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

Pattie A Clay Regional Medical Center

Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Assn

Patwari Medical Corporation

Paul Behfarin MD PC

Paul C. Davis, MD

Paul Casadonte

Paul D. Ostrovsky, James W. Brady Mdpc

Paul Dwight Beery, MD

Paul J Kim MD INC

Paul J. Sheya, M.D.,P.C.

Paul Lindholm, PC

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Paul S Kim And Kirk L Ohanian,MD INC

Paul W. Adams, MD, PC

Paulding County Hospital

Paulding Medical Center, INC.

Pauline L. Jacinto MD

Pauls Valley General Hospital

Pauls Valley General Hospital

Pavilion Radiology PC

Pavillion Imaging Center LLC

Pavonia Diagnostic Imaging, PA

Pavonia Medical Imaging INC

Pawhuska Hospital, INC.

Pawhuska Hospital, INC.

Pawnee County Memorial Hospital

Pawnee Municipal Hospital Authority

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, INC.

Payam Kashfian, M.D., INC.

Payersdirect, INC.

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Paynesville Area Hospital District

Payson Healthcare Management INC

Payson Hospital Corporation

Pbcgme

Pbcgme/ Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital

Pbcgme/Palms West Hospital