Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 09, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Surgery Partners, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001638833    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   48,625,166  
Entity Well-known seasoned issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 255.7