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

Methodist Hospital Plainview Texas

Methodist Hospital Plainview Texas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas

Methodist Hospitals Spine Care Center

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare

Methodist Mckinney Hospital LLC

Methodist Medical Center

Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois

Methodist PC PLLC

Methodist Radiology Associates, PLLC

Methodist West Houston Hospital

Methodist-cdi

Methodist-cdi

Methodist-cdi

Methodist-lebonheur Healthcare

Metro Caguas Incorporated

Metro Diagnostic Imaging, PLLC

Metro Hato Rey INC

Metro Health Hospital Company LLC

Metro Health Medical Center

Metro Imaging Cumming, LLC

Metro Imaging Sandy Springs, LLC

Metro Imaging, LLC

Metro Knoxville Hma LLC

Metro Mayaguez INC

Metro Physicians Specialty Group, P.C.

Metro Ponce INC

Metro Santurce, INC.

Metro Spinal Group, P.L.L.C

Metro Spine, PLLC

Metro West

Metro West Anesthesia

Metro West Hospital

Metro West Rehab CORP

Metro-east Services, INC.

Metroamerican Radiology Consultants P A

Metrohealth Central Corporation

Metrohealth Medical Center

Metrohealth Medical Center