Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income
Net earnings	$ 71,168	$ 62,267	$ 65,836	$ 62,273	$ 59,394	$ 53,765	$ 55,545	$ 54,939	$ 261,544	$ 223,643	$ 190,114
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of income tax									0	0	515
Comprehensive income, net of income tax									261,544	223,643	190,629
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests									188,841	161,080	140,117
Comprehensive income attributable to AmSurg Corp. common shareholders									$ 72,703	$ 62,563	$ 50,512