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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jul. 31, 2017
Document Information    
Entity Registrant Name GLOBUS MEDICAL INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001237831  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   96,291,880