
                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Ameripath, Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 29, 2001, appearing in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ameripath, Inc. for the year ended December
31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
April 19, 2001




