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

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute

Carondelet Heart And Vascular Institute

Carondelet St. Joseph'S Hospital

Carraway Methodist Medical Center

Carrington Health Center

Carrington Health Center

Carris Health - Redwood LLC

Carris Health LLC

Carroll County Anesthesia Associates

Carroll County Hospital Phtysicians

Carroll County Medical Advisors Lp

Carroll County Memorial Hospital

Carroll Hospital Center, INC

Carroll Hospital Center, INC.

Carrus Lakeside Hospital, LLC

Carson City Hospital

Carson City Hospital

Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital INC

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare

Carteret County General Hospital Corporation

Carteret General Hospital

Cartersville Medical Center LLC

Cartersville Medical Center, LLC

Carthage Area Hospital INC

Carthage Area Hospital INC

Carthage Area Hospital INC

Carthage Area Hospital, INC.

Carthage Area Hospital, INC.

Carthage Hospital, LLC

Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare

Casa Colina Hospital For Rehabilitative Medicine

Casa Grande Community Hospital

Casa Grande Urgent Care

Cascade Medical Center Hospital District