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

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundaton

Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region

Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region

Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region

Cleveland Clinic Health System - East Region

Cleveland Clinic Health Systems

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Cleveland Clinic Value Based Organization

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital Nonprofit Corporation

Cleveland Clinic- Cleveland-oh

Cleveland County Healthcare System

Cleveland County Healthcare System

Cleveland County Healthcare System

Cleveland County Healthcare System

Cleveland County Healthcare System

Cleveland County Healthcare Systems

Cleveland East Vascular Care, LLC

Cleveland General Hospital LLC

Cleveland Healthcare Properties, LLC

Cleveland Imaging And Surgical Hospital, L.L.C.

Cleveland Regional Medical Center

Cleveland Regional Medical Center Lifeline

Cleveland Regional Medical Center-care Solutions

Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Lp

Cleveland Tennessee Hospital Company LLC

Cleveland Vamc

Clhg - Minden, LLC

Clhg-acadian, LLC

Clhg-avoyelles LLC

Clhg-avoyelles, LLC

Clhg-dequincy, LLC

Clhg-leesville

Clhg-leesville

Clhg-oakdale, LLC

Clhg-ruston LLC

Clhg-ville Platte LLC

Clhg-winn, LLC

Client First Residential Services LLC

Clifton Springs Sanitarium CO

Clifton Springs Sanitarium Company

Clifton-fine Healthcare Corporation