| Cover Statement | Nov. 06, 2020 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-36007 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 6, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PHYSICIANS REALTY TRUST |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2519850 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 309 N. Water Street, Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Milwaukee |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53202 |
| City Area Code | 414 |
| Local Phone Number | 367-5600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | DOC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001574540 |
