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

Center City Healthcare, LLC

Center City Healthcare, LLC

Center For Childhood And Neonatal Surgery

Center For Infectious Diseases And Intl. Travel Care Of Monmouth, P.C.

Center For Wound Science And Healing

Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence, LLC

Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Centra

Centra Health INC

Centra Health INC

Centra Health INC

Centra Health, INC

Centra Health, INC.

Centra Health, INC.

Centracare Health - Benson LLC

Centracare Health System

Centracare Health System - Long Prairie

Centracare Health System - Melrose

Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre

Centracare Health System-nr LLC

Centracare Health-paynesville LLC

Centracare Health-paynesville LLC

Centracare Health-paynesville LLC

Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System John L. Mcclellan Memorial

Central Arkansas Vetrans Healthcare Service

Central Carolina Hospital

Central Community Hospital

Central Community Hospital

Central Community Hospital

Central Dupage Hospital

Central Dupage Hospital

Central Dupage Hospital Association

Central Florida Regional Hospital

Central Florida Regional Hospital, INC

Central Florida Regional Hospital, INC

Central Hospital Of Bowie Lp

Central Indiana-amg Specialty Hospital, LLC

Central Iowa Healthcare

Central Iowa Healthcare

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation