Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ 85,083 $ 72,845 $ (27,052)
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) 85,083 72,845 (27,052)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests (75,630) (71,416) (38,845)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Surgery Partners, Inc. $ 9,453 $ 1,429 $ (65,897)