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

Stroger Hospital Of Cook County

Stuart Community Hospital INC

Stuart Community Hospital INC

Stuart H Miller MD LLC

Stuart Tsuji, MD Limited Liability Company

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Sturdy Memorial Hospital INC

Sturdy Radiology Associates, LLC

Sturgis Hospital, INC.

Stuttgart Regional Medical Center

Suasin Cancer Care INC.

Suasin Cancer Care, INC.

Subhash S Pujara MD LLC

Sublette County Hospital District

Subspecialty Imaging Partners Prof, LLC

Subspecialty Imaging, LLC

Subspecialty Radiology INC

Suburban Dianostics PLLC

Suburban Hospital

Suburban Hospital, INC.

Suburban Infectious Disease LLC

Suburban Medical Imaging PC

Suburban Mobile Services INC

Suburban Radiologists, S.C.

Suburban Radiology Limi

Suburban Radiology, LLC

Success Healthcare 1 LLC

Suffern Radiology Associates, P.C.

Suffolk Breast Imaging PC

Suffolk Medical Imaging, PC

Suffolk Mri PC

Suffolk Radiology Associates, INC.

Sugarfootz & Wellness LLC

Sujata K Jhaveri MD, LLC

Suk S Lee M.D. INC

Sullivan County Community Hospital

Sullivan County Community Hospital

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital

Sulphur Healthcare Partners

Sulphur Springs Imaging Center LTD

Sultan Center

Sumaca S.A De C.V.

Summa Akron City Hospital

Summa Emergency Associates, INC

Summa Health System

Summa Health System

Summa Health System