Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income
Net earnings (loss)	$ 55,545	$ 46,377	$ 110,484	$ 91,005
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of income tax	0	138	0	515
Comprehensive income, net of income tax	55,545	46,515	110,484	91,520
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	40,009	34,747	80,172	67,682
Comprehensive income attributable to AmSurg Corp. common shareholders	$ 15,536	$ 11,768	$ 30,312	$ 23,838