Top 23 Ulcerative Colitis assessment doctors in Jordan

Choosing Ulcerative Colitis 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

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%).

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.

Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh

Marj Al-Hamam, Amman

Dr. Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh provides gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy care alongside internal medicine consultations. His practice includes digestive and bowel symptoms, H. pylori infection and reflux, chronic liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Services include diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy and assessment for gastric balloon and smart capsule weight-management options. He sees patients at his Marj Al Hamam clinic in Hasan Al Bardeeni Complex at Dalleh Circle, arranging investigations and procedures according to clinical assessment.

Services published in this profile: Gastroenterology Follow Up, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Helicobacter pylori infection treatment, Treatments Of The Gastro Oesophageal Reflux, Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment, Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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.

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).

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Discussing Ulcerative Colitis with a relevant clinician

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the colon with inflammation and ulcers, causing bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications and biologic therapies, alongside lifestyle modifications.

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 Ulcerative Colitis 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)
• Crohn's Disease
• 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 ulcerative colitis is assessed by a doctor in Jordan

The doctor starts with a full medical history, asking about the nature of the diarrhoea, any blood or mucus, the location and timing of pain, how long symptoms have lasted, and any symptoms outside the digestive system such as joint pain or mouth ulcers.

A physical examination of the abdomen and a check of vital signs follow, to assess your general condition.

Common tests in this field include:

• Stool analysis to check for hidden blood or signs of infection.
• Blood tests, including a complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. A high CRP can indicate active inflammation.
• Faecal calprotectin, a sensitive marker of intestinal inflammation.
• Colonoscopy, the main diagnostic test, with tissue samples taken for histological examination.
• MRI or CT imaging to assess how far the inflammation extends and to look for possible complications.

Early, accurate diagnosis helps treatment start on time and prevents complications.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an assessment with a gastroenterologist if you have bloody diarrhoea, if your symptoms worsen despite medication, or if you notice unintended weight loss. Regular follow-up is important to ensure treatment remains effective.

Call 911 immediately if any of the following occur:

• Severe abdominal pain that does not ease with medication.
• Heavy rectal bleeding or large blood loss.
• Persistent high fever above 38.5°C.
• Marked abdominal swelling with no bowel movements.
• Inability to keep down food or fluids for more than 24 hours.

This guidance is general and does not replace a direct assessment by a doctor.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jordan

Before the visit, write down your symptoms: how many times you open your bowels each day, whether blood or mucus appears, when pain occurs, any link to your menstrual cycle, and any change in weight or appetite.

Bring with you:

• A list of all medications and supplements you currently take.
• Any previous test results, scans or endoscopy reports.
• A note of any autoimmune or chronic conditions in your family.

Ask the doctor which assessment plan fits your case, which tests are needed, what treatment options exist and their side effects, and when follow-up is required. You may also ask about lifestyle changes that suit your situation.

Listed gastroenterology doctors in Jordan

The doctors below are listed in this directory. The order does not indicate preference or a medical recommendation. Here is what each listing publishes about its specialty and services:

• Dr Rami Dweiri: a gastroenterology physician at I Clinic Medical Center Karak, reception at Al Thaniyah, Karak. No service list is published in the listing.
• Dr Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid: consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine in Amman (3rd Circle). Published services include treatment of colitis and inflammatory bowel disease, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and oesophageal manometry.
• Dr Raed Abu Ghosh: consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy in Amman (Shmeisani). Published services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy and gastroenterology follow-up.
• Dr Mustafa Ramadan: works in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy in Amman (Wadi Saqra). Published services include colonoscopy, gastroenterology follow-up and colon cancer screening.
• Dr Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh: provides gastroenterology and endoscopy consultations in Amman (Marj Al-Hamam). Published services include diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy and management of inflammatory bowel disease.

Check each doctor's listing before booking, and confirm the clinician's attendance, the appointment time and the service you need.

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