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.

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Midwest Radiology, INC.

Midwest Radiology, PA

Midwest Regional Imaging Services LLC

Midwest Regional Medical Center, LLC

Midwest Vascular Institute INC

Midwestern Regional Medical Center

Midwestern Regional Medical Center, INC.

Miguel A Oyarzun MD PA

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Miguel Oneto, MD, PA

Miispine

Mikayel Grigoryan MD INC

Milan General Hospital, INC.

Mile Bluff Medical Center INC

Mile Bluff Medical Center INC

Miles Memorial Hospital Incorporated

Milford Diagnostic Imagine PA

Milford Hospital

Milford Hospital, INC

Milford Memorial Hospital

Milford Vascular Institute, PC

Mill Basin Imaging

Millard Emergency Physicians, PLLC

Millard Family Hospital, LLC

Millburn Medical Imaging, PA

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Millcreek Community Hospital

Mille Lacs Health System

Millenium Open Mri And Imaging Center II Psc

Millennium Medical Group South PC

Millennium Medical Group South PC

Millennium Medical Group West PC

Millennium Medical Imaging Center, A Medical Corporation

Millennium Medical Imaging PC

Millennium Physicians Association, PLLC