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

Wildwood Sanitarium Incorporated

Wildwood Sanitarium, Incorporated

Wilhelm C J Larsen MD PA

Wilkes Barre Hospital Company LLC

Wilkes Barre Vamc

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Wilkes Hospital Operating Corporation

Willamette Valley Medical Center LLC

William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Beaumont Hospital

William Bee Ririe Hospital

William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Hospital

William Newton Memorial Hospital

William S. Middleton Memorial Va Hospital

Williamsburg Regional Hospital

Williamson County Hospital District

Williamson Family Care Center

Williamson Memorial Hospital

Williamson Memorial Hospital LLC

Williamson Memorial, INC.

Williamston Hospital Corporation

Williamston Hospital Corporation

Willis Knighton Health System

Willis Knighton Health System

Willis Knighton Medical Center INC. Crna Group

Willis Knighton Medical Center, INC.

Willis Knighton Medical Center, INC.

Willis Knighton Medical Center, INC.

Willis Knighton Medical Center, INC.

Willis-knighton Medical System

Wilmington Treatment Center, LLC

Wilmington Treatment Center, LLC

Wilmington Vamc

Wilson County Hospital

Wilson County Memorial Hospital District

Wilson Medical Center, INC.