Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat)
19 years of experience
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1701 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 664-3000

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Overall Rating:
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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
Total Ratings

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Ease of Appointment:
  • Currently 3.0833333333333 of 4 stars
Promptness:
  • Currently 3.2222222222222 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff:
  • Currently 3.1666666666667 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis:
  • Currently 2.3333333333333 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner:
  • Currently 1.9166666666667 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me:
  • Currently 1.8333333333333 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit:
  • Currently 1.8181818181818 of 4 stars
Average Wait: 16 minutes
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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by Katie M. on May 22nd, 2013

I had surgery on my septum and sinuses about a month ago by Dr. Amble. I will say his bedside manner is the best, but I never felt like he was rude or pressuring. He explained the scope that he was going to do in my nose and afterwards ordered a CT without saying much about what he saw. I wish he would have explained what he thought the problem may be even if he followed up saying he wanted to get a CT to be sure. But at the end of the day I found out a couple of weeks later after he had the results back. We then scheduled surgery and the day of my surgery he was great. I could tell he was very busy but most doctors schedule several surgeries on one day so I didn't take it personally. After my surgery I had a follow up with his assistant a couple of weeks later and she was fantastic! And I have only had a couple of questions since then and the staff has been a great help. I would recommend this doctor to others but just with the warning that he isn't very personable but good at what he does. It's not like I plan on seeing him in the future very often like my family doctor.

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
 |  Worst doctor ever!!!!!!  |  show details
by edward on Apr 24th, 2013

Was sent to him by a neuroligist,for massive headaches from an exposed nerve in my nasal cavity,the office staff was super,he came in the room had me sit in chair,squirted some stuff in my nose, grabbed a little light,pulled me by my hair backwards till my head was against the headrest,then waved the light across my face,and say's to me,your headaches are not from your nose,you need to see a neuroligist! 60 seconds max! Put on my paperwork sinus infection,but was not given any meds,when called back to inquire his nurse say's you probably have an exposed nerve in your nose!No kidding,that is why i was sent there!Never again!!!! I should have him arrested for battery!

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
 |  RUDE AND BAD DR. AMBLE  |  show details
Apr 11th, 2013

The nurse was great. Dr. Amble was the worst doctor I have been too. He rushed in the room and put medicine in my nose and I tried to tell him it hasn't taken effect yet and kept shoving the camera through my nose. It hurt so bad. I have had a headache for 9 weeks and been 3 antibiotics, plus been seen by three family doctors and had a cat scan and they all say the same I have a cyst on my right cheek causing the problem. So that is why they referred me to Dr. Amble. he said I have no sinus problems. He is sending me to a neurologist. I also told him my right ear is clogged and it hurts and he said there was nothing wrong with my ears. He decided all this in less than 4 minutes. He was very unfriendly and didn't let me ask questions. Where did he get his degree and manners? Now I have to lose more time from work to find another doctor. Let me tell you if you have an appointment with you are wasting you time. So I left with an earache and headache. But he says the cyst on my sinus is not causing the problem.

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
 |  No Respect - Very Rude - Never answer your questoins  |  show details
by John on Apr 10th, 2013

He rushed into the room and started with - I was totally confused with your simptoms - I was half dead... he poked some mechene into my nose and looked inside my throat and finally said we will remove your tonsils. I wonder how he decided on that.I was trying to communicate backwith thim, but he cut me bluntly saying he got lot of other patients waiting for him. I paid for my visit and now in search of another ENT specialist to get my issue fixed. ***WARNING - DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME BY VISITING THIS DOC***

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
 |  Pleased  |  show details
by Ted R. on Mar 11th, 2013

Dr. Amble was very professional and courteous . He made sure my questions were answered and told me I could call his office any time . My surgery was nicely done and my follow up with his assistant pleasant. I had a question after that visit and was answered promptly . I will recommend this Doctor.

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
 |  Competent Surgeon  |  show details
May 1st, 2012

Competent and knowledgable surgeon. Office staff was friendly and courteous. Would defintely recommend.

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
 |  Arrogant and rude  |  show details
Apr 26th, 2012

Made no attempt to connect with patient. Unwilling to explain diagnosis or provide a clear picture of future care recommendations.

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
 |  Rude  |  show details
Mar 7th, 2012

this doctor is egotistical and rude. You cannot ask questions. I do not recommend him. Beware!

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