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

Mi Hospitalito

Miami Beach Efl Imaging Center LLC

Miami Beach Healthcare Group, LTD.

Miami Children'S Hospital

Miami Children'S Hospital

Miami Children'S Hospital

Miami Children'S Hospital

Miami County Medical Center INC

Miami Dade County Mri CORP

Miami International Diagnostics INC

Miami International Medical Center LLC

Miami Jewish Health Systems, INC.

Miami Neuroscience Center LLC

Miami Radiology Associates PA

Miami Va Health Care System

Miami Va Health Care System

Miami Va Healthcare System

Miami Va Healthcare System

Miami Va Healthcare System

Miami Va Medical Center

Miami Va Medical Center

Miami Va Medical Center

Miami Va Medical Health Center

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospitalist Group

Miami Vamc

Mian Mohsin Shah Amc

Michael A Rogoff MD PA

Michael A Rowley MD PA

Michael A. Arata, M.D., INC.

Michael A. Baron, M.D., LTD.

Michael A. Flores

Michael A. Nissenbaum, MD, PA

Michael Aaron Lalezarian, MD CORP

Michael Andrew Arata MD PC

Michael B. Singer MD PC

Michael Broukhim, M.D. PC

Michael Collier MD

Michael D. Weiss, MD, PA

Michael Decandia M.D.,P.A.