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Dr. Thomas Ambrose, MD

Dr. Thomas Ambrose, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Ambrose, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1983. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (90 reviews)

Practice

1120 W Michigan St Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Dr. Ambrose's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ambrose

4.6
90 ratings, 63 with a written review
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Will walk out better than I walked in now need tot
Had a torn meniscus, he said I would walk out of the surgery better than I walked in, now I need a total knee replacement. Beside manner is awful, like an army general. Staff blamed me for the pain I was having saying “I couldn’t handle it”. Always a good idea to blame the patient. He’s no longer at Avera and BCBS sent us a letter as well. I’d like to know what else he did to cause those ties to be severed.
What went well
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 24, 2024
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Poor bedside manner and aggressive with his opinions. Gives outdated and sometimes poor treatment advice. He might be a good surgeon, but take anything he says with a grain of sand and be your own advocate.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 12, 2022
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Bedside manner is awful. Will never recommend him, nor will ever see him again. Wasted visit. Arrogant and not easy to talk to or approachable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 30, 2020
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Dr. Ambrose is excellent. He is very thorough and explains the reasons for procedures very well. My surgery and recovery far exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend him. He is AWESOME!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Silvers – Nov 23, 2019
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Having hip surgery was the smartest thing I ever did. I feel like new!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 26, 2019
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My hip replacement experience was very good. Well worth the time so I could get back to life and ride motorcycle with my husband. The intense learning all the way trough was great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2019
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It has been 6 months since my hip replacement and it is wonderful. No more living with pain 24/7. Avera Orthopedics/Dr. Ambrose are great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 2019
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Goood care. Easy to visit with. Understands my concerns. Very good doctor! Excellent experience, would do it again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2019
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Dr. Ambrose is great- my problems were ended with the surgery & knee replacements (left and right) that he did.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 31, 2019
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Everything has been excellent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 23, 2019
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GREAT staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2019
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Excellent health care services- very attentive and comforting. Ill have another operation without hesitation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2019
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Everything went well!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2019
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Dr. Ambrose is an awesome Doctor. He explains everything in words i could understand. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2019
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Friendly staff, very efficient. My wait time was minimal, I appreciate that.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr. Ambrose explains procedures very well. Very friendly and answers questions with terms you can understand. Would very much recommend him to everyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Did excellent job in knee replacement!!! No problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Best thing i have done. I can walk with no pain and the best thing is i sleep all night.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 07, 2019
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I am so happy I had my knee replaced, Dr. Ambrose did an excellent job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2019
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Doctors very knowledgeable, very friendly and personable. Surgery was best thing i ever did.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 22, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

My care philosophy is to engage the patient as a partner in the treatment of their hip or knee arthritis symptoms.  I strive to educate patients about the disease process, how it can be managed non-operatively early on, and when desired activities...read more

biography

I came to Sioux Falls from Indiana, where I served on the faculty of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University for 24 years. As an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, I was responsible for educating and training the next...read more

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Ao Intl

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • Denver Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • The Ohio State University Medical Center & Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • The Ohio State University

    Medical School, 1983

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Fellow

  • Mid America Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Member

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow

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Practice

Indiana University School of Medicine1120 W Michigan St Indianapolis, IN 46202
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