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

St. Louis Children'S Hospital

St. Louis Children'S Hospital

St. Louis Heart & Vascular, P.C.

St. Louis Jc Vamc

St. Louis Jc Vamc

St. Louis Jc Vamc

St. Louis Jc Vamc

St. Louis Vamc John Cochran

St. Lucie Medical Center

St. Luke'S Aco, LLC

St. Luke'S Children'S

St. Luke'S Cornwall Jv, LLC

St. Luke'S Des Peres Episcopal-presbyterian Hospital

St. Luke'S Des Peres Episcopal-presbyterian Hospital

St. Luke'S Emergency Associates, P.C.

St. Luke'S Episcopal Presbyterian Hospital

St. Luke'S Health System

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital

St. Luke'S Hospital And Health Network

St. Luke'S Hospital And Health Network

St. Luke'S Hospital Grand View Campus

St. Luke'S Hospital INC

St. Luke'S Hospital INC.

St. Luke'S Hospital INC.

St. Luke'S Hospital Monroe Campus

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Kansas City

St. Luke'S Hospital Of Mexico

St. Luke'S Hospital- Easton Campus

St. Luke'S Hospital-carbon Campus

St. Luke'S Hospital-department Of Pediatrics

St. Luke'S Hospitalist Group

St. Luke'S Hospitral Network

St. Luke'S Magic Valley Medical Center

St. Luke'S Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, LTD.

St. Luke'S Magic Valley Rmc-lifeline

St. Luke'S Methodist Hospital, INC.

St. Luke'S Physician Group, INC.

St. Luke'S Physician Group, INC.

St. Luke'S Physician Group, INC.