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Dr. Milind Ambe, MD

Dr. Milind Ambe, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Milind Ambe, MD is a plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ca in 1988. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1441 Avocado Ave Ste 801 Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ambe is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ambe specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ambe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ambe

3.3
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Poor Business Practice
In April, 2023 I called Dr. Ambe's office to make an appointment for a consultation. I was told that the earliest available appointment was October 10, 2023. I booked the appointment and it was confirmed the first week of October. On the morning of October 10th, I received a call stating that Dr Ambe was sick and they needed to cancel my appointment but would call back in a few days to reschedule. After a week of not hearing from his office, I called to inquire about a rescheduled appointment time. I was told I would there was nothing available and that I would have to wait for a cancellation. It has been over a month and I have yet to hear from them and it is doubtful I ever will. Attitude starts at the top of any business and filters down to the employees. When people start believing they are the above common business practices of courtesy and follow through, their business invariably suffers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Bg – Nov 17, 2023
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Dr Ambe is a THEIF! Stole from OUR COMPANY! Used our services and did a CHARGEBACK during a PANDEMIC! All Because he can’t handle a bad review!! Wow!!! He had lots of BAD reviews on the internet! The good ones he must pay for! If a doctor can’t pay a Bill and steal from a small family then he shouldn’t be trusted!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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CHARGEBACK – Apr 11, 2021
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I was referred to Dr. Ambe by a friend who assured me that Dr. Ambe would perform a natural facelift. Although I am happy with my lower face, my neck does not feel or appear lifted to me. I still have sagging and excess skin and do not feel an inner tightness in my neck. Dr. Ambe was at least one third more expensive than other top Newport surgeons. Although I appreciate his conservative approach, I am underwhelmed with my results.
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2020
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I had a tummy tuck done by Dr Ambe on the first visit after surgery I asked him why I am bloated? I do not see a difference after surgery other than extra skin was removed and one side is different than the other side.Dr. Ambe's response was itself swelling after surgery. none of my friends & family didn't notice a difference & they told me to go see him again and let him know there is no result and feel threw away $15,000 of my hard working money. I went back to him many times complaining and even his nurses were shocked with the results and told me to ask him to fix it. Then finally he told me to lose the weight. on the first consultation when my husband & I asked him if I should lose weight first and then get a tummy tuck he said NO need you will see a huge difference after surgery. two years has gone by and I look like I am six months pregnant. He never acknowledge the problem & UNWILLING to fix it. I have never dealt with such a unprofessional DR. On my last visit with he told me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2019
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amazing surgeon.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Laguna Niguel, CA – Jun 20, 2017
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Stay away!!! Horible and horrible. Short and sweet review about this dr. He didnot do what he told us on a nose job.he kept telling us come back in 3 months, 5 months, 6 months and after making appointment they call and cancel to come in a year. How does hia concious let him take the $12000 and do a very sluppy job and enjoy the money?! Shame on him!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Compton, CA – May 24, 2017
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Absolutely do not go here!, I got to my appointment 15 mins early got called back 15 mins after my actual appointment a nurse came in after about 10 mins, I was in the doctors actual office not an exam room, she asked me a few questions about what I was looking at getting done had to ask the front desk for a breast form, they knew what I was coming in for when I made the appointment and when I filled out the paperwork. The actual Dr. came in for a quick second said hello introduced himself and w
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Brenda K. in Lake Forest, CA – Jan 13, 2017
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Facelift: I was left with ugly scars going down my cheeks and down my neck. After breast reduction all the tissue is at the bottom hanging. He told me there was nothing to do to correct the problems
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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California – Jun 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Milind Ambe, MD is a plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ca in 1988. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Calif Irvine Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Harbor Ucla Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 1988
  • University Of California, Irvine

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office1441 Avocado Ave Ste 801 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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