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

Michigan Institute Of Urology, PC

Michigan Institute Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology, PLLC

Michigan Mrt Holdings, LLC

Michigan Oncology Associates PLLC

Michigan Radiation Institute LLC

Michigan Radiation Medicine PLLC

Michigan Radiation Network

Michigan Radiation Oncology, PC

Michigan Radiology Consultants, PC

Michigan Radiology Institute PLLC

Michigan Radiology PC

Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Michigan State University

Michigan Surgery Specialists, P.C.

Michigan Surgery Specialists, P.C.

Michigan Surgical Group

Michigan Telerad LLC

Microsurgical Consultants INC.

Mid America Emergency Medicine

Mid America Medical Consultants

Mid America Radiology Sc

Mid Carolina Radiology Associates PA

Mid Coast Health System

Mid Coast Hospital

Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity

Mid Coast Medical Center Crockett INC

Mid County Diagnostics INC

Mid Delta Radiology Associates, LLC

Mid Florida Radiology Centers P.A

Mid Manhattan Medical, P.C.

Mid Michigan Advanced Imaging LLC

Mid Michigan Advanced Imaging Services LLC

Mid Michigan Diagnostic CORP

Mid Michigan Diagnostic CORP

Mid Michigan Diagnostic CORP

Mid Michigan Diagnostic CORP

Mid Michigan Diagnostic CORP

Mid Michigan Imaging Services LLC

Mid Michigan Radiology Associates, P.C.

Mid South Radiation Oncology Center, LLC

Mid South Radiology Partners, LLC

Mid Valley Hospital Assoc

Mid Valley Hospital Assoc

Mid-america Radiology INC

Mid-atlantic Anesthesia Associate

Mid-atlantic Radiation Oncology-reston Plc