Question 1

What is a spine ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?

Accepted Answer

An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is an outpatient surgical facility where spine procedures — such as discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion — are performed without an overnight hospital stay. ASCs typically have lower infection rates and faster discharge times than inpatient hospitals for appropriate surgical candidates.

Question 2

How do I find an accredited spine surgery center near me?

Accepted Answer

Use the search or filter tools on this page to find accredited spine facilities by location, facility type, or name. Each facility listing shows verified accreditation status, OR counts, and affiliated staff rosters so you can compare options before contacting a facility.

Question 3

What is the difference between a spine hospital and an ASC?

Accepted Answer

A spine hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical care, typically for more complex or high-risk procedures requiring post-operative monitoring. An ASC handles outpatient-only procedures for medically appropriate patients and usually offers lower costs and quicker discharge. Your surgeon will recommend the appropriate setting based on the procedure and your health status.

Question 4

What should I look for when choosing a spine surgery facility?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include accreditation status (Joint Commission, AAAHC, or CMS certification), the number of spine-trained surgeons on staff, annual procedure volume for your specific surgery type, infection rates, and whether the facility participates with your insurance plan. Spine.co displays verified staff rosters and OR counts to help you compare facilities side by side.

Spine Care Facilities

Medstar National Rehabilitation Network

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center INC

Medstar Southern Maryland Physicians, LLC

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Medsurant, LLC

Medtech Mammography Centers

Medulla Diagnostic Services PLLC

Medvamc

Medvision, L.L.C.

Medvue Diagnostic Imaging INC

Medwise PC

Medx Diagnostics INC

Medx Imaging LLC

Medx-imaging Services

Medx-imaging Services

Meeker County Memorial Hospital

Megha Nayyar Gupta MD INC.

Meharry Health Network, PC

Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College

Melanie H Scott MD PC

Melbourne Hma, LLC

Melkus Diagnostic Radiology Services PC

Melody A. Holladay, D.C., PLLC

Melrosewakefield Healthcare, INC.

Melvin C. Murphy, M.D. P.C.

Memorail Hospital Of Los Banos

Memorial Behavioral Health

Memorial Community Health, INC

Memorial Community Hospital Corporation

Memorial Health

Memorial Health Care System

Memorial Health Care System INC.

Memorial Health Care System INC.

Memorial Health Care Systems

Memorial Health Care Systems

Memorial Health System

Memorial Health System Of East Texas

Memorial Health System Of East Texas

Memorial Health Systems INC

Memorial Health Systems INC

Memorial Health Systems INC.

Memorial Health Systems INC.

Memorial Health University Medical Center