Dr. Tim Ambrose
BSc (Hons), MBChB, FRCP, DPhil
Live bookings available
20 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
19 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jeremy Cobbold, Dr. Michael FitzPatrick and 3 other professionals
Live bookings available
20 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
19 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Jeremy Cobbold, Dr. Michael FitzPatrick and 3 other professionals
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About Dr. Tim Ambrose
Dr Tim Ambrose (MBChB, FRCP, DPhil) is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford.
Dr Ambrose has expertise in all aspects of general gastroenterology including anaemia, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, reflux, swallowing difficulties, nausea/vomiting and weight loss. His subspecialty interests lie in inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and clinical nutrition (including coeliac disease, short bowel syndrome and stoma dysfunction). He is accredited for diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Dr Ambrose provides patient-focused consultations with shared agreement on investigations and treatment strategies. Politeness, communication and explanation have been consistent themes in patient feedback.
Dr Ambrose qualified in medicine from The University of Edinburgh and completed his training in Gastroenterology in Oxford and the wider Thames Valley region. He undertook a Fellowship in Intestinal Rehabilitation at St Mark’s Hospital, London, and in Intestinal Transplantation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge (2014-2015). He was awarded his DPhil from The University of Oxford (2018) and for his thesis, he was awarded a Letter of Commendation.
Dr Ambrose has ongoing academic interests related to his areas of practice and has peer-reviewed for a number of relevant journals. He enjoys teaching and training others and has been the Training Lead for gastroenterology trainees in Oxford since 2019. He lectures on the graduate entry medical student teaching programme for Gastroenterology.
Dr Ambrose sits on the Small Bowel & Nutrition committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology and on the committee of the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Medical section. He is also a member of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation. He is on the specialist register with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Subspecialties
- Neuro-Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- General (Internal) Medicine
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6134453
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
No. 62168
Royal College of Physicians
No. 141988
Education
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 2006
Qualifications
FRCP Royal Colleges of Physicians UK 2024
DPhil The University of Oxford 2019
MBChB The University of Edinburgh 2006
MRCP (UK) Royal Colleges of Physicians UK 2009
BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 2003
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- WPA
- Vitality
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- The PHC
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Healix Health Services
- Benenden Health
- The Exeter
- Bupa
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Self-pay only
- General and Medical
Fees
New appointment
£325Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital Oxford
Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
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Dr. Tim Ambrose shows a professional and clear approach in his interactions with patients. He provides thorough explanations of investigations and treatment options for conditions such as coeliac disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Ambrose listens to patient concerns and outlines straightforward plans for their care. His practice addresses many common digestive issues, including irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, bloating, and stomach pain, alongside procedures such as colonoscopy.
Dr Ambrose explained test results and diagnosis very clearly. He was very patient and did not rush. He listened to my point of view and included that in a plan going forward.
Thank you for consulting with me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford about your abdominal pain - shared decision making with patients is really important to me and I am pleased that you felt your views were both listened to and incorporated into the onward plan.
Dr Ambrose listened intently to my worries and understood. He showed empathy and explained a possible resolution clearly.
Thank you for consulting with me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford about your abdominal symptoms and thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am really pleased that it was a positive experience for you.
I was impressed with the detail he discussed with me, and with the copious notes he took. His summary of the next moves he would take were clear and wholly to the point - not rushing to conclusions, but intending to find more out from the records of all relative matters which would lead him to the best advice. I look forward to working further with him to solve my 'problems'. One of the very best consultations I have had over my long life.
Thank you for consulting with me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford about your bloating - I am delighted that you had such a positive consultation.
Extremely thorough. He took the time to answer questions and explain his own thoughts. He set out a clear roadmap for further investigation, and detailed what I might expect in terms of treatment options.
Thank you for consulting with me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford about your reflux symptoms and abdominal pain - I am really pleased that the route forwards was clear along with the therapeutic choices.
I’m useless at things medical and Tim embraced that ailment and explained things very clearly. He’s easy to talk to
Thank you for consulting with me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford - I am delighted that you found the explanations clear and understandable.
Very good experience, very thorough and listened clearly to my concerns.
Thank you for coming to see me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford - I am pleased that you felt the consultation about your abdominal pain and bowel symptoms was thorough and that you were listened to during the consultation. I was sorry to read from your feedback that you felt the explanation was not as good as you would have hoped for - please do let my secretary know if there were any particular aspects that were unclear and I would be happy to go through them again.
Tim is an excellent doctor and very easy to talk to about topics that are tough. Would absolutely recommend him for all GI issues
Thank you for coming to see me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford - I am really pleased to hear that you felt able to talk freely about your diarrhoea/irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Thank you for taking the time to feed this back.
I’m useless at understanding things medical and Tim managed to explain sufficiently well for me to follow!
Thank you for coming to see me at Nuffield Health the Manor Oxford - I am delighted to hear that you found the explanations regarding your constipation and abdominal symptoms understandable. Thank you for taking the time to feed this back.
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Dr Ambrose is excellent, kind, patient and makes you feel reassured will all of the facts in front of him. I would highly recommend him especially to anxious patients
Thank you for this kind feedback - glad it has been a positive experience for you.
Skill Endorsements
Dr Ambrose is an outstanding clinician and Gastroenterologist. He is highly skilled in the management of a broad range of gastroenterological issues and communicates very effectively with a calm, compassionate and holistic approach.
27 Feb 2026
Dr Jeremy Cobbold
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Michael FitzPatrick
GastroenterologistI work closely with Dr Ambrose looking after patients with complex nutritional needs and always find him a thoughtful and knowledgeable colleague. I would happily recommend him to friends and family as an excellent and patient centric gastroenterologist.
31 Oct 2025
Mr Geoffrey Roberts
General SurgeonDr Ambrose is an excellent gastroenterologist.
08 Oct 2025
Dr Alissa Walsh
Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Tim Ambrose's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 98 reviews.
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Dr. Tim Ambrose speaks English
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Dr. Tim Ambrose primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital Oxford, located at Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
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Dr. Tim Ambrose is working Thursday (17:30 - 20:00), Friday (08:00 - 12:00)
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