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.

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Salem Vamc

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Salida Hospital District

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Salient Radiology Associates, PLLC

Salimi Medical PC

Salina Regional Health Center, INC

Salina Regional Health Center, INC

Salina Regional Health Center, INC.

Saline County Medical Center

Saline County Medical Center

Saline County Medical Center

Saline County Medical Center

Saline Hospital LLC

Saline Hospital LLC

Saline Memorial Hospital

Salisbury Vamc

Sally W Regan MD PC

Salman M Muddassir

Salon 180 Angels INC

Salt Creek Medical Imaging, LLC

Salt Lake City Va

Salt Lake City Vamc

Salt Lake Mri LLC

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center Lp

Salt Lake Specialty Hospital INC

Salter Radiation Oncology Consultants LLC

Salubrio, LLC

Salud Del Caribe LLC

Salwa F Asaad

Sam Houston Cancer Center Lp

Sam L Horton MD

Samaritan Alliance L.L.C.

Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Samaritan Inland Mri LLC

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Samaritan Pacific Health Services, INC

Samaritan Regional Health System

Samer Cheaib

Samir Hadi PLLC

Sampson Radiation Oncology, PA

Sampson Regional Medical Center

Sampson Regional Medical Center

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital