About
Mark S. Ambler, MD
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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
- Adult Mental Health
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Adult Mental Health
You can schedule an office visit to discuss mental health concerns, medication refills, and follow-up care. Your primary care team may utilize screening tools during office visits to identify potential mental health concerns, enabling them to provide appropriate resources and/or treatment options.
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- Annual Physical Exam
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Annual Physical Exam
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC doctor, address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
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- Breast Exams
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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
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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
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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
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Flu Shots
A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- HIV Prophylaxis (PrEP)
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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
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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
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Medicare Wellness
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
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- Mental Health Medication Management
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Mental Health Medication Management
ARC offers mental health medication management for patients with behavioral or cognitive health conditions.
- Minor Procedures
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Minor Procedures
ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.
- Musculoskeletal Care
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Musculoskeletal Care
ARC Family Medicine doctors can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.
- Pap Smear
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Pap Smear
Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.
- Prostate Screenings
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Prostate Screenings
Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.
- Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
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Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
Our providers 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
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors 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
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Well-Check Exam
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors 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
Medical School
University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Houston, TX, 1998
Residency
Memorial Southwest Family Practice Program, Houston, TX, 2001
Education
B.A. in Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX, 1994
Professional Positions
- Associate Chief, ARC Family Medicine Department
- Medical Director, Connected Senior Care Advantage
- Volunteer Physician, Volunteer Healthcare Clinic
Awards & Honors
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
- "Super Doctors," Texas Monthly, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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