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                                                                EXHIBIT 23.4

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
AmeriPath, Inc. on Form S-1 of our reports appearing in Registration Statement
No. 333-34265 on Form S-1 of AmeriPath, Inc., as follows:  dated October 1, 1996
on the financial statements of Derrick and Associates Pathology, Inc.; and dated
November 1, 1996 on the financial statements of Volusia Pathology Group, M.D.,
P.A.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Orlando, Florida

October 21, 1997
