Mark Ambler, MD

Mark S. Ambler, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.7of 5 | (826) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

ARC Southwest Ages seen: 2 - 99 Languages: Spanish Joined ARC: 2001

About Mark S. Ambler, MD

  • Dr. Ambler currently has long wait times for new patients. Please see below for the physician and advanced practice clinician (APC) he recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC.

    If Dr. Ambler is your primary care physician, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).


    Dr. Ambler enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and swimming with his two children. He is currently taking piano lessons with his daughter, and believes that you really can teach an old dog new tricks.

Medical care is a cooperative effort that includes physician advice, patient preferences, and a combination of treatment with lifestyle changes, supplements, and medications.

Services

Annual Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.

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Breast Exams

Breast Exams

Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.

Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management

Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.

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Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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HIV Prophylaxis (PrEP)

HIV Prophylaxis (PrEP)

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a way for people who do not have HIV to prevent getting HIV. This treatment, designed for people who are at substantial risk of getting HIV infection, consists of taking a pill every day. 

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Immunizations

Immunizations

Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.

Medicare Wellness

Medicare Wellness

A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.

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Minor Procedures

Minor Procedures

ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.

Musculoskeletal Care

Musculoskeletal Care

ARC Family Medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.

Pap Smear

Pap Smear

Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.

Prostate Screenings

Prostate Screenings

Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Residency
    Memorial Southwest Family Practice Program, Houston, TX, 2001
  • Medical School
    University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Houston, TX, 1998
  • Education
    B.A. in Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX, 1994
  • Professional Positions
    • Associate Chief Medical Officer for Primary Care
    • Associate Chief, ARC Family Medicine Department
    • Volunteer Physician, Volunteer Healthcare Clinic
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 20212022
    • "Super Doctors," Texas Monthly, 2017, 2018, 2019, 20202021, 2022, 2023 , 2024
    • Best General Practice Doctor, Austin American-Statesman Community’s Choice Awards 2020

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.7out of 5
  • March 24, 2025

    Dr. Ambler is the best and most thorough doctor I've had in my 70 years of life! He always allows me plenty of time to address all my concerns.

  • March 22, 2025

    Dr. Ambler is very nice and caring.

  • March 22, 2025

    Dr. Ambler shows a wealth of empathy and knowledge. I would recommend him to anyone

  • March 21, 2025

    The information he gave us. We can always count on him with our problem.

  • March 21, 2025

    I was very happy with the service always very helpful and I’m very satisfied. Thank you for awesome service

  • March 20, 2025

    Dr Ambler is an excellent doctor. He has been my primary for a very long time. He is professional, a good listener, kind and knows what he is doing

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