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

Southwoods Rehabilitation LLC

Southwoods Rehabilitation LLC

Southwoods Rehabilitation LLC

Southwoods Rehabilitation LLC

Sovereign Health Imaging, LLC

Sovereign Medical Group LLC

Sovereign Medical Group LLC

Sovereign Medical Group LLC

Sovereign Medical Group LLC

Sovereign Medical Group LLC

Sp Radiology

Spaa

Spaa

Spaa

Spaa

Space Coast Radiology Associates

Spalding Rehabilitation, L.L.C.

Spalding Rehabilitation, L.L.C.

Sparks Family Hospital INC

Sparks Family Hospital INC

Sparks Family Hospital INC

Sparks Medical Foundation

Sparks Medical Foundation

Sparks Radiology Group LTD.

Sparrow

Sparrow Carson Hospital

Sparrow Clinton Hospital

Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Sparrow Health Care Systems

Sparrow Health System

Sparrow Hospital

Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Sparrow Specialty Hospital

Sparrow Specialty Hospital

Sparta Cancer Center LLC

Sparta Community Hospital

Spartan Radiology, INC

Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Radiation Oncology Associates, PA

Spartanburg Regional

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems

Spauldign Hospital Cambridge

Spaulding Hospital For Continuing Medical Care Cambridge