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

Weiss Memorial Hospital

Welia Health

Welia Health

Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center LLC

Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital INC

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Health System

Wellmont Integrated Network

Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital

Wellness Mountain Medicine

Wellosophy Corporation

Wellspan Health

Wellspan Health Newberry LLC

Wellspan Health Newberry LLC

Wellspan Health Newberry LLC

Wellstar Health Systems

Wellstar Mcg Health Warm Springs, INC.

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, INC

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, INC.

Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, INC

Wellstar Surgical Associates Of Marietta

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, INC

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, INC

Wenatchee Valley Hospital

Wenatchee Valley Hospital

Wenatchee Valley Hospital

Wentworth Douglass Hospital

Wentworth Douglass Hospital

Wentworth Douglass Hospital

Wentworth Douglass Hospital

Wentworth-douglass Hospital

Wesley Health System LLC

Wesley Medical Center

Wesley Medical Center LLC

Wesley Medical Center, LLC

Wesley Medical Center, LLC

Wesley Woods Long Term Hospital, INC

West 49th Street E.R. Physician CORP.

West Allis Memorial Hospital, INC.

West Ascension Parish Hospital