Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income
Net earnings	$ 190,114	$ 180,496	$ 181,350
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of income tax	515	1,334	1,002
Comprehensive income, net of income tax	190,629	181,830	182,352
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	140,117	130,671	129,202
Comprehensive income attributable to AmSurg Corp. common shareholders	$ 50,512	$ 51,159	$ 53,150