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

Wa Foote Memorial Hospital

Wabash General Hospital District

Wabash General Hospital District

Waccamaw Community Hospital

Wadsworth Imaging, INC

Wadsworth Imaging, INC

Wagner Community Memorial Hospital

Wagner Community Memorial Hospital

Wagoner Hospital Authority

Wagoner Hospital Authority

Wagoner Orthopedic Center

Wahiawa General Hospital

Wahoo Radiology, PLLC

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Wake Forest Baptist Imaging LLC

Wake Forest Baptist Imaging, LLC

Wake Forest Baptist Imaging, LLC

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest Health Network LLC

Wake Forest Health Network LLC

Wake Forest Health Network LLC

Wake Forest Univ Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center

Wake Pet Services LLC

Wake Radiology Consultants PA

Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging INC.

Wakemed

Wakemed

Wakemed

Wakemed Health & Hospitals

Wakemed Specialists Group LLC

Waldo County General Hospital

Walker Baptist Medical Center-mark Roberts MD

Walla Walla General Hospital

Walla Walla Vamc

Wallace Thomson Hospital

Wallace Thomson Hospital

Wallace Thomson Hospital

Wallace Thomson Hospital

Wallace Thomson Hospital

Waller And Davis Radiology

Wallowa County Health Care District

Wallowa County Health Care District

Wallowa County Health Care District