# Mr. Losberne — Oliver Twist character guide > Mr. Losberne in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the kindhearted Mr. Losberne, the doctor **First appearance:** 0028-xxix-has-an-introductory-account-of-the-inmates-of-the-house-to-which-oliver-resorted ## Snapshot The warm-hearted country doctor who tends Oliver after the burglary and drives him through London in search of the friends he has lost. ## Who they are Mr. Losberne is the Maylies' physician and ally, a bluff, impulsive man whose professional competence is matched by a readiness to act on generous instinct. He takes Oliver under his care after the shooting, and later drives him to Mr. Brownlow's old house only to find it empty and a 'To Let' bill in the window — a disappointment he bears with the same brisk sympathy he shows the boy. His presence gives the novel's middle chapters their practical kindness: a doctor who treats not just a wound but a child's hope. ## Relationships ### [Oliver Twist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/oliver_twist) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a kind, loyal friend to Oliver, tending to his injuries and supporting him. ### [Rose Maylie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/rose_maylie) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a trusted family friend and physician to Rose and the Maylie household. ### [Rose Maylie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/rose_maylie) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a trusted family friend and physician to Rose and the Maylie household. ### [Oliver Twist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/oliver_twist) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a kind, loyal friend to Oliver, tending to his injuries and supporting him. ### [Rose Maylie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/rose_maylie) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a trusted family friend and physician to Rose and the Maylie household. ### [Oliver Twist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/oliver_twist) _friendship_ Dr. Losberne is a kind, loyal friend to Oliver, tending to his injuries and supporting him. ## In the story ### [XXIX: Has an Introductory Account of the Inmates of the House, to Which Oliver Resorted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxix-has-an-introductory-account-of-the-inmates-of-the-house-to-which-oliver-resorted) The fat, good-humoured local surgeon who arrives to examine the wounded boy and insists the ladies see him. ### [XXX: Relates What Oliver's New Visitors Thought of Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxx-relates-what-oliver-s-new-visitors-thought-of-him) Devises a plan to bully Giles and Brittles into doubting Oliver's identity. ### [Involves a Critical Position](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxi-involves-a-critical-position) Defends Oliver by fabricating a story about a spring-gun accident and arranges bail for him. ### [Of the Happy Life Oliver Began to Lead with His Kind Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxii-of-the-happy-life-oliver-began-to-lead-with-his-kind-friends) Takes Oliver to visit Mr. Brownlow, confronts a humpbacked man at the thieves' house, and comforts Oliver after the disappointment. ### [Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends Experiences a Sudden Check](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxiii-wherein-the-happiness-of-oliver-and-his-friends-experiences-a-sudden-check) The doctor is summoned urgently and arrives to attend to Rose, bringing hope of her recovery. ### [XXXV: Containing the Unsatisfactory Result of Oliver’s Adventure; and a Conversation of Some Importance Between Harry Maylie and Rose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxv-containing-the-unsatisfactory-result-of-oliver-s-adventure-and-a-conversation-of-some-importance-between-harry-maylie-and-rose) The doctor joins the search and later prepares to leave for Chertsey. ### [Chapter XXXVI: Is a Very Short One, and May Appear of No Great Importance in Its Place, but It Should Be Read Notwithstanding, as a Sequel to the Last, and a Key to One That Will Follow When Its Time Arrives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xxxvi-is-a-very-short-one-and-may-appear-of-no-great-importance-in-its-place-but-it-should-be-read-notwithstanding-as-a-sequel-to-the-last-and-a-key-to-one-that-will-follow-when-its-time-arrives) Teases Harry about his changing plans and accompanies him to London. ### [XLI: Containing Fresh Discoveries, and Showing That Surprises, Like Misfortunes, Seldom Come Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/chapters/xli-containing-fresh-discoveries-and-showing-that-surprises-like-misfortunes-seldom-come-alone) The doctor initially reacts with fury to Nancy's story, wanting immediate vengeance, but is persuaded by Mr. Brownlow to proceed with caution. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters/mr_losberne - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oliver_twist_se/characters