Top 23 Crohn's Disease assessment doctors in Jordan

Choosing Crohn's Disease doctors in Jordan

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jordan, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Jordan

Faris Hamdan

Jubaiha, Amman

Faris Hamdan is a consultant Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Advanced Endoscopy at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Board certifications include 2013: Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Jordan Medical Council, Jordan 2019: Board Certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jordan Medical Council, Jordan 2021: Board Certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH).

Raed Abu Ghosh

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr Raed Abu Ghosh is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. He holds the Jordanian Internal Medicine Board, Arab Board and higher specialty in gastroenterology and hepatology, a European board and British fellowship in the field. He studied medicine in Turkey, trained at the Specialty and University of Jordan hospitals and previously worked at King Hussein Cancer Center. His scope includes oesophageal, liver, inflammatory bowel and coeliac disease and colon cancer screening. Procedures include upper and lower endoscopy, polypectomy, variceal treatment, ERCP, capsule and advanced enteroscopy and oesophageal manometry. Endoscopic weight-management options are discussed individually.

Services published in this profile: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Esophageal Manometry, Gastric Balloon, Gastroenterology Follow Up, Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment.

Walid Youssef Farah

Khalda, Amman

Dr Walid Youssef Farah is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine at Saudi Hospital in Khalda. His work includes assessment of stomach and intestinal disorders, liver disease follow-up and upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. His previous appointments include heading gastroenterology at Prince Hamza Hospital and clinical work in Saudi Arabia. His published credentials include Jordanian boards in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and fellowship of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Services published in this profile: Treatments Of The Gastro Oesophageal Reflux, Stomach pain treatment, Stomach disorders treatment, Gastroenterology Follow Up, Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy.

Amr Samir Mohammad Diab

Shmeisani, Amman

Amr Samir Mohammad Diab specialises in gastroenterology, liver disease and endoscopy and is a member of the Jordanian gastroenterology association. His clinic is on Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari Street in Shmeisani. Consultations address gastric, intestinal and liver symptoms and digestive-disease follow-up. Assessment determines investigations and any need for endoscopy; confirm attendance and required preparation with reception.

Tarek Qutob

Abdali, Amman

Dr. Tarek Qutob is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Abdali Hospital, with a clinical interest in therapeutic and bariatric endoscopy. He studied medicine at the University of Jordan, completed an internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo, and trained in gastroenterology and liver disease at the University of Rochester. His services include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, pancreatobiliary endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and assessment of non-surgical endoscopic weight-management options.

Services published in this profile: Therapeutic Endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound.

These links are examples from the matching directory, not a ranked recommendation. The live cards show current matching results; eligibility and available contacts may change.

Discussing Crohn's Disease with a relevant clinician

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition causing deep, patchy inflammation of the digestive tract. It leads to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Treatment includes immunosuppressants, biologics like TNF inhibitors, and corticosteroids.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Crohn's Disease health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jordan, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a Doctor Assesses Crohn's Disease in Jordan

No single test confirms Crohn's disease, so assessment relies on several steps. A gastroenterologist usually starts with a detailed history covering the diarrhea and its duration, abdominal pain, weight loss, and any family history of the disease.

Next comes a physical examination, including palpation of the abdomen for pain or bloating, and a rectal examination to check for bleeding or fistulas.

Common tests the doctor may order include:

• Stool tests to exclude infection, and an inflammatory marker such as fecal calprotectin.
• Blood tests, including a complete blood count and iron, folate and vitamin B12 levels, to check for anemia and nutrient deficiency.
• Colonoscopy with tissue biopsies, the key test for confirming diagnosis.
• MRI, ultrasound or CT scans to assess inflammation and complications.

When to Book an Assessment and When Emergency Care Is Needed

If persistent symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss continue, book an appointment with a gastroenterology specialist for a full evaluation. If a relative has had the disease, tell your doctor.

Go to the nearest emergency department in Jordan immediately, or call 911, if you have any of the following:

• Sudden, severe abdominal pain.
• Severe bleeding from the bowel, or bloody black stools.
• High fever above 39°C with abdominal pain.
• Persistent vomiting that prevents eating or drinking.
• Signs of severe dehydration, such as severe dizziness, no urination, or a very dry mouth.
• Marked abdominal swelling with no bowel movements.
• Severe watery diarrhea lasting more than two days in a row.

Preparing for Your Assessment Visit in Jordan

Before the visit, write down your symptoms, when they started and how they have changed, how many times a day you have diarrhea, whether it contains blood or mucus, and how eating affects your pain. Note any weight loss and changes in appetite.

Bring with you:

• A list of all medicines and supplements you currently take, with names exactly as printed on the packaging.
• Previous lab results, imaging or endoscopy reports, if you have them.
• Information about any family history of digestive disease.

Useful questions include: Which tests do I need and why? What does a diagnosis mean for my daily life? Which warning signs should I watch for between visits? When will I need follow-up?

Listed Gastroenterology Doctors on This Page

This page lists gastroenterology doctors who appear in the ClinicsJo directory. Each entry below reflects only what the doctor has published. The order is alphabetical and does not indicate any ranking or recommendation.

• Dr Rami Dweiri: gastroenterology physician at I Clinic Medical Center Karak, in Al Thaniyah, Karak. No specific services have been published in his listing.
• Dr Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid: consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine in Amman (3rd Circle). Published services include colonoscopy and gastroscopy, management of inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, and esophageal manometry.
• Dr Raed Abu Ghosh: consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy in Amman (Shmeisani). Published services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy and capsule endoscopy.
• Dr Mustafa Ramadan: gastroenterology and endoscopy specialist in Amman (Wadi Saqra). Published services include gastroenterology follow-up, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy and colon cancer screening.
• Dr Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh: gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy consultant in Amman (Marj Al-Hamam). Published services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, follow-up care and management of inflammatory bowel disease.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. Confirm the doctor's services and appointment details directly before your visit.

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