Top 5 Hepatic Encephalopathy assessment Doctors in Jubaiha, Amman

Choosing Hepatic Encephalopathy doctors in Jubaiha, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jubaiha, Amman, 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 Jubaiha, Amman

Tarik Alhmoud

Jubaiha, Amman

Tarik Alhmoud is a consultant Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Advanced Endoscopy at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Board certifications include 2021: Jordanian Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2015: American Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2012: American Board of Internal Medicine.

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).

Hazem Hammad

Jubaiha, Amman

Hazem Hammad is a head, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Board certifications include 2008: American Board of Internal Medicine. (90th percentile) 2011: American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology (Top 10%).

Ahmad Hushki

Jubaiha, Amman

Ahmad Hushki is a consultant Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Advanced Endoscopy at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Board certifications include Jordan Board of Internal Medicine Jordan Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Mutaz Al Makhamreh

Jubaiha, Amman

Mutaz Al Makhamreh is a consultant Hepatobiliary Liver Transplant Upper GI Surgical Oncology at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Board certifications include 2023: Surgical Oncology Arabic Board 2023: Jordanian Ministry of Health - Professional License of Surgical Oncology 2023: European Surgical Oncology Board (FEBS) 2018: Jordanian Board in General Surgery 2017: Palestinian Board in General Surgery 2016: MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.

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Discussing Hepatic Encephalopathy with a relevant clinician

Hepatic encephalopathy affects thinking and awareness when liver function is impaired or blood bypasses the liver through a shunt. Severity ranges from subtle changes to coma.

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 Hepatic Encephalopathy health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jubaiha, Amman, 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)
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Hepatitis B

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

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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 hepatic encephalopathy in Jubaiha, Amman

Hepatic encephalopathy is a disturbance of thinking and awareness linked to impaired liver function, or to blood bypassing the liver through a shunt. Its severity ranges from subtle changes to coma, so assessment usually starts with a detailed history.

The doctor will ask about known liver disease, medicines, how long symptoms have lasted and how they have changed, and sleep and behaviour patterns. A clinical examination follows, checking awareness, attention and hand movements. The liver disease itself is assessed, and triggers such as infection, bleeding or dehydration are looked for.

Diagnosis is essentially clinical. Other causes such as infection, low blood sugar, stroke and intoxication are excluded. An ammonia result alone neither confirms the diagnosis nor measures symptom severity. Mild cases may need attention testing to detect.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an urgent assessment if a person with liver disease develops new confusion or unusual sleepiness, especially with fever, bleeding or difficulty waking.

Call emergency services on 911 straight away if the person is unconscious or hard to wake, shows signs of bleeding, or deteriorates quickly.

Do not drive while symptoms are present, and never give oral medicine to an unconscious person.

Preparing for your visit in Jubaiha, Amman

Before the visit, write down the symptoms in order: when they started, how sleep has changed, and any changes in speech or behaviour. Bring a list of all medicines and supplements being taken, plus any previous liver reports or blood tests.

Note any fever, bleeding, vomiting, constipation or dehydration, as these can help the doctor look for triggers.

Useful questions include: What could be causing these symptoms? Do we need attention tests or further blood work? What warning signs should prompt an immediate return?

Also ask about next steps in Jubaiha, Amman, and how often follow-up is needed.

Listed doctors on this page

This list shows gastroenterology specialists, all working within the medical team at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation; the choice remains yours.

Ahmad Hushki: Consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Published certifications: Jordan Board of Internal Medicine (2011) and Jordan Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2015).

Hazem Hammad: Consultant and head of the gastroenterology and endoscopy section. Published certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (2008) and American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2011).

Tarik Alhmoud: Consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Published certifications: Jordanian Board of Gastroenterology (2021), American Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2015) and American Board of Internal Medicine (2012).

Faris Hamdan: Consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and advanced endoscopy. Published certifications: Jordan Board of Internal Medicine (2013) and Jordan Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2019).

Mutaz Al Makhamreh: Consultant in hepatobiliary, liver transplant and upper GI surgical oncology. Published certifications include Jordanian Board in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery (2025) and Arab Board in surgical oncology (2023).

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