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                                                                EXHIBIT 23.9

LEGAL EXPERT'S CONSENT

We consent to the reference to our firm under the heading "Business--
Government Regulation" in the Registration Statement of AmeriPath, Inc. on 
Form S-1.


/s/ Bricker & Eckler LLP


BRICKER & ECKLER LLP
Columbus, Ohio

August 19, 1997
