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

Forest Park Hospital Corporation

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Fornance Physician Services, INC.

Fornance Physician Services, INC.

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Forrest County General Hospital

Forrest Health Billing & Finance

Forsyth Memorial Hospital INC

Forsyth Radilogical Associates

Forsyth Radiological Associates

Forsyth Radiological Associates

Forsyth Radiological Associates

Fort Collins Radiologic Associates PC

Fort Lauderdale Vascular Access, LLC

Fort Loudoun Radiology, PC

Fort Payne Mri LLC

Fort Smith Hma Pbc Management, LLC

Fort Smith Radiation Oncology

Fort Walton Open Radiology, PLLC

Fort Washington Radiological Associates PC

Fort Wayne Radiology Associates LLC

Fort Worth Radiology, PLLC

Fort Worth Vascular Specialists CORP

Fort Yates Indian Health Service Hospital

Fortino Castaneda, MD., INC

Fortress Corporation

Forum Health Enterprises CO

Foundation For Osteoporosis Research & Education

Foundation Health Mobile Imaging, LLC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Foundation Radiology Group PC

Fountains Family Care, P.C.

Four Corners Radiology Associates PC

Fowler Family Chiropractic INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Chase Cancer Center Medical Group, INC

Fox Images LLC

Fox Valley Radiation Oncology LLC

Fpa Hospital Based

Fpa Hospital Based

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital

Francis M Crnkovich MD PC

Franciscan Alliance, INC

Franciscan Alliance, INC