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

Franciscan Health System

Franciscan Hospital For Children, INC.

Franciscan Physician Network

Franciscan Physician Network

Franciscan Physician Network

Francisco S. Pardo MD PC

Franhill Open Mri PC

Frank A Yarussi MD And Associates

Frank J Voralik MD

Frank M Fayz MD PC

Frank Olney & Rudy Nicolas Ptrs

Frankfort Mri Associates, LLC

Franklin & Seidelmann INC

Franklin & Seidelmann Medical CORP

Franklin And Seidelmann Cleveland, INC

Franklin Hospital Corporation

Franklin Hospital Radiology

Franklin Imaging, PLLC

Franklin Primary Health Center INC

Franklin Primary Health Center INC

Franklin Primary Health Center INC.

Franklin Primary Health Center INC.

Franklin Primary Health Center, INC

Franklin Primary Health Center, INC

Franklin Primary Health Center, INC.

Franz Velarde, MD. PLLC

Fred Lim, M.D., INC

Fred Smeltzer MD & Associates INC

Frederic A Mendelsohn Neurodiagnostics INC

Frederica Imaging PC

Frederick Health Medical Group LLC

Frederick Health Medical Group LLC

Frederick Imaging Centers, LLC

Freedman Clinic Of Chiropractic LLC

Freehold Area Radiology, P.A.

Freehold Mr Associates, P.A.

Freehold Mr Associates, P.A.

Freehold Radiology Group

Freehold Radiology Group, P.A.

Fremont Radiology, PC

Fresenius Access Care Physicians Of Madison LLC

Fresenius Vascular Care Augusta, LLC

Fresenius Vascular Care Birmingham Mso LLC

Fresenius Vascular Care Del Caribe,INC

Fresenius Vascular Care Montgomery Lllp

Fresenius Vascular Care Pensacola LLC

Fresenius Vascular Care Pensacola LLC

Fresenius Vascular Care Pensacola LLC