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

Powers Radiology, PC

Poyan Rafiei, MD, PLLC

Pr Health Care Management Group - Grupo Medico Catano LLC

Pr Health Care Management Group LLC

Pr Imaging LLC

Pr Medical Service LLC

Practice Associates

Prague Healthcare Alliance INC

Prague Healthcare Alliance INC

Prague Healthcare Authority

Prague Healthcare Authority

Prairie County Hospital District

Prairie Creek Imaging LLC

Prairie Creek Radiology,INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Assoc INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association INC

Prairie Imaging, PC

Prairie Lakes Health Care System INC

Prairie Lakes Health Care System INC

Prairie Lakes Health Care System INC

Prairie Ridge Health, INC.

Prairie Ridge Health, INC.

Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services

Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services

Prairie St. Johns

Prairieville Emergency Physicians, PLLC

Prairieville General Hospital, LLC

Prairieville General Hospital, LLC

Pran M Kar Mdpa

Prashant K Chawla MD PC

Pratt Medical Center LTD

Pratt Medical Center,LTD

Pratt Medical Group, INC

Pratt Regional Medical Center Corporation

Praveen K Malhotra MD INC

Prebyterian Healthcare Services

Precious Life Medical Services LLC

Precise Mri CORP.

Precise Radiation Oncology Center Psc

Precise Radiology, Psc