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

Millennium Radiology Associates, LTD

Millennium Radiology INC

Millennium Scan International LLC

Millennium Surgical Group

Miller Children'S Hospital

Miller Children'S Hospital Center

Miller Vein - Dearborn

Millinocket Regional Hospital

Millinocket Regional Hospital

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Mills-peninsula Health Services

Milltown Medical Associates, LLC

Milltown Medical Associates, LLC

Milton H. Louie, MD

Milwaukee Center For Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Milwaukee Center For Diagnostic Imaging LLC

Milwaukee Hospital, LLC

Milwaukee Internal Medicine Associates INC

Milwaukee Radiologists LTD

Milwaukee Va

Milwaukee Va Medical Center

Milwaukee Vamc

Min Suk Chang,DDS,INC

Minanti Health LLC

Mineral King Radiological Medical Group, INC

Miners Colfax Medical Center

Mineto Kamada

Ming Global, Lc

Minidoka Memorial Hospital

Minimally Invasive & Vascular Solutions, LLC

Minimally Invasive Care Institute Of Lehigh Valley LLC

Minimally Invasive Care Institute Of Main Line LLC

Minimally Invasive Care Institute Of Philadelphia LLC

Minimally Invasive Clinics Of Chicago LLC

Minimally Invasive Interventional Associates

Minimally Invasive Procedure Specialists PLLC

Minimally Invasive Specialists Of Texas

Minimally Invasive Surgery Associates Of Houston, PLLC

Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital

Minimally Invasive Surgical PLLC

Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions Medical Corporation

Minimally Invasive Therapy Specialists Sc

Minimally Invasive Vascular Associates, LLC

Minimally Invasive Vascular, INC

Mink Radiologic Imaging Medical Associates, INC.

Minneapolis Childrens Hospital

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology PA