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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8, No. 333-45907) pertaining to the Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan and
Directors' Stock Option Plan of Pediatric Services of America, Inc. of our
report dated November 17, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Pediatric Services of America, Inc. included in the
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2000.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
December 11, 2000
