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

Stiennon Radiology Group

Stiles Road Imaging, LLC

Stillman Radiology Ps

Stillwater Hospital Association, INC.

Stillwater Hospital Association, INC.

Stillwater Medical Center Authority

Stillwater Medical Center Authority

Stillwater Medical Center Authority

Stillwater Radiology LLC

Stl Interventional Oncology Interventional Radiology Clinics LLC

Stl Loreto

Stockton Diagnostic Imaging

Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital, INC.

Stone City Radiology, PLLC

Stone County Hospital, INC

Stone County Hospital, INC

Stone County Hospital, INC.

Stone County Hospital, INC.

Stonebridge Health Systems, LLC

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital CO

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Company

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Med Group

Stonewall Memorial Hospital

Stony Brook Community Medical, P.C.

Stony Brook Radiation Oncology, University Faculty Practice Corporatio

Stony Brook Radiologic Services PC

Stony Brook Radiology, University Faculty Practice Corporation

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills LLC

Stormont-vail Healthcare INC

Story County Hospital

Story County Hospital

Story County Hospital

Stoughton Hospital Association

Stoughton Hospital Association

Stoughton Hospital Association

Stoughton Hospital Association

Strack Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC

Strafford Health Alliance

Straight Imaging, PC

Straith Hospital For Special Surgery

Straith Hospital For Special Surgery

Strategic Solutions-panola Medical Center LLC

Stratford Medical Group, PC

Straub Clinic & Hospital

Stream Clinics, LLC

Streamline Medical Billing

Strickler Radiology LLC

Stroger Hospital