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Douglas L. Ambler, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

Cancer Screening
Cholesterol Management
Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Diabetes
Heart Disease Prevention
Hypertension
Preventive Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1995
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

1338 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler is thorough, knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler responds to concerns and is very knowledgeable.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

I have communicated positively to at least 6 or 7 of fellow Wyndemere Residents who are considering joining his Practice. Dr. Ambler takes time to talk about what I need and use the services of therapyâ€™ people who will be assigned to help me. He has personal experience using them.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Listens. Works with me.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler has been my trusted and professional primary care physician for many years! In my opinion, he sets the standard for what all family medicine doctors should be like. He listens well, asks good questions, and is caring, wise and informed in sharing his medical knowledge and recommendations.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He listens and answers your questions.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is kind friendly and knowledgeable.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Listens closely, asks questions and then gives an answer with the justifications. Practical in approach Very knowledgeable

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He is genuinely interested in his patience. When he is with you, it is like he has all the time in the world. He is great at answering questions.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Ambler for years. He is very thorough, does not rush the patient and answers all questions. I hope he never retires:)

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April 12, 2024

5.0

I trust what he says and listens to what I say

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April 11, 2024

5.0

look at previous answer which was answered d before reading 2nd question he is the BEST

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He is a caring and thorough Doctor who takes time to listen, doesnâ€™t rush appointments & follows up.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler is so nice you feel relaxed and comfortable around him immediately. If youâ€™re looking for a Dr who listens to you so he can help answer your questions to take better care of you then look no further.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Personal, patient, accessible

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler always listens and shares options.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Caring and concerned for me.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I have been very fortunate that Dr. Ambler has been my primary care physician for many years. He has always been very caring and has provided outstanding care in all aspects of my medical care (e.g., from yearly physicals to severe allergic reactions and a serious infection from a cat bite). He always takes time to answer my questions and to discuss options (when they are needed). Janet, the nurse that has worked with Dr. Ambler for years, has also been very caring helpful. The front-office staff always greets me with a nice ``Hello'' and have offered a friendly welcome when I keep my appointments.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

See above notes. Best doctor I have ever been to.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler and his associate (Janet) are always professional and take their time to explain things to me at my annual physical.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler is an amazing physician with excellent bedside manner, and he encourages questions and an atmosphere of trust and professionalism.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

excellent doctor

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He knows me and answers questions A good listener

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler is extremely knowledgeable and caring with his patients and provides top notch advice on all medical conditions and provides great referrals as necessary

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He listens

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He listens to my concerns and updates me on my health improvements.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

A good listener, understanding, incisive.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Best physician we ever had

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Very thorough.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Takes time for personal case interest.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Capable. Askâ€™s appropriate questions and answers that I can understand

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Again, I've been with him for years and have always appreciated his kindness and thoroughness.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient for around 25 years and he takes the time to talk and listen.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Friendly, caring, knowledgeable

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Great to talk to. Very open and informative.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Second to none

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler is outstanding! He's very friendly, thorough, attentive, and he does an excellent job explaining my health and care plans.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He is a very personable care provider.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very astute and knowledgeable. Excellent bedside manner. Did homework before visit to learn about my health history.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He's professional, highly competent, and a good man.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Spent time addressing my concerns.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He has been my doctor for close to 25 years. Heâ€™s an amazing Doctor who I fully trust.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler is always extremely caring and knowledgeable, very lucky to have him for decades already.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler is amazing! He's very personable and acts like he has all the time in the world for you. He is very thorough and reviews all your labs with you.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Kind, caring, very good listener, genuine

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February 14, 2024

5.0

I have already recommended him to numerous people at Wyndemere.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent clinician, personable and I felt he really cares about my health care needs

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He has been my primary doctor since September 2007, and has set the bar high for this relationshipâ€”with his friendly, courteous, respectful manner. He listens carefully to concerns, gives sufficient time for questions, and recommends solutions.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

I have appreciated Dr. Amblerâ€™s approach and patient-centered care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Listening is his strong point, knowledgeable on relative issues, dialog on those issues.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler is great. I trust him and he has very good input.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler is alway there to answer all you questions.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He is so personable and makes you feel that you are important.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler took time at my appointment to answer all my questions.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Listens to patient & explains things well.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Thorough

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very professional & answers all questions

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I had a non-urgent episode last week. Dr. A still made special arrangements on Friday afternoon for me to come in before his first appt on Monday morning. Heâ€™s the best.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Ambler is the bestâ€¦kind, caring, smart etc!!!!!

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Took time to discuss my total health following my annual physical and was extremely knowledgeable in supporting me with my questions

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler listens, explains and plans with the patient.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ambler truly listens. He is also a great diagnostician. Always seems to find the best approach for treatment.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s the best! Very thorough and friendly.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Thorough, compassionate, listens well, explains well, cares for us holistically.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Yes. To any person looking for a good doctor

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He is one of the best doctors, period!

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and easy to talk to.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, intelligent professional, empathetic, engaging, friendly

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He is always very receptive to discussing different things I am concerned about when it comes to my healthy and shares his honest expertise. He makes time to listen and put me at ease.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

So knowledgeable, friendly, articulate,. Explains things so that you can understand what he is talking about.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Great communication and care

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and listens to my needs and questions.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s awesome.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

He sits down and takes the time you need to answer your questions

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Appointment was on time. Nurse Janet is absolutely wonderful, upbeat and fun, and is an excellent member of doctor's team. Dr Ambler is just great too. He truly cares about his patients. He may not agree with some of the medical decisions I make but only points out the pros and cons for me to consider. He never pressures me to do things I don't want to. Northwestern couldn't have better people representing them. I love them both!

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He is patient, kind, caring and very knowledgeable

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December 18, 2023

5.0

A fine doctor...

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Ambler, he's kind, considerate, respectful & listens & gi.ves me unbiased information.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Great listener and amazing care!

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Ambler is an excellent professional doctor.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Attentive, appts are fairly easy to get, staff is quick and responsive

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Great listener. Clearly explained all test results. Outstanding physician

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr.Ambler is an excellent physician and has always given accurate and timely diagnoses.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ambler is thorough, to the point, and pleasant. He was on time with no unnessary waiting. I appreciate this!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ambler listened and gave clear direction to all requests. He made a strong case for physical exercise on a regular basis.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Doctor Ambler takes time to listen, explain, make eye contact, and is able to make you feel comfortable. I feel very fortunate to have a doctor with his level of knowledge.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s excellent at his job

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Very personable, shows concern for his patients and Staff, explains things in detail, covers all the questions that I had and provides very understandable courses of action!!!

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Superb diagnostician, compassionate caring skilled physician.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

We just love Dr. Ambler. He really takes the time to answer all our questions with our mom and we always have so much confidence in him. He is so knowledgeable and patient and we really appreciate him. Thank you from all our family.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough! Makes sure you are completely satisfied!

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr ambler has be my doctor for 20 plus years and has always answered my questions and and did not rush me out the door

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Timely, professional medical evaluationâ€™s with practical solutions.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Dr Ambler explains everything and gives choices for treatment.

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