Top 3 Umbilical Hernia assessment Doctors in Abdali, Amman

Choosing Umbilical Hernia doctors in Abdali, Amman

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

Amir Malkawi

Abdali, Amman

Amir Malkawi is a consultant vascular surgeon at Abdali Hospital. His clinic evaluates venous insufficiency, varicose veins, leg swelling, peripheral arterial and aortic disease, diabetic-foot concerns, wounds and dialysis access. The care plan depends on examination and the patient’s health needs.

Layal El Asir

Abdali, Amman

Layal El Asir specialises in breast disease, surgery, reconstruction and general surgery at Abdali Hospital. Her qualifications include British surgical and breast-reconstruction fellowships and a medicine and surgery degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology. Consultation fields cover breast disease, tumours, reconstruction and general surgery. Confirm the reception location within the hospital and her attendance when booking.

Hashem Barakat

Abdali, Amman

Hashem Barakat is a consultant in vascular surgery and endovascular care at Abdali Hospital outpatient clinics. He assesses varicose veins, poor circulation, venous thrombosis, diabetic-foot concerns and chronic wounds, reviewing arterial and venous disease and the need for endovascular or surgical care.

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Discussing Umbilical Hernia with a relevant clinician

An umbilical hernia is tissue protruding through a weakness near the navel. Many childhood hernias close with growth, whereas adults need surgical assessment. Severe pain or vomiting with a trapped lump may signal an emergency.

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 Umbilical Hernia health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Abdali, 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

• Hemorrhoids
• Gallstones
• Inguinal Hernia
• Appendicitis
• Acute Cholecystitis
• Bowel Obstruction

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 an umbilical hernia in Abdali, Amman

Assessment usually starts with questions about when the swelling near the navel began, whether it has changed over time, and whether it causes pain or discomfort. The doctor then examines the navel area while you are lying down and standing, to judge the size of the bulge and the position of the defect in the abdominal wall.

A clinical examination often identifies the hernia on its own. If the diagnosis is unclear or a complication is suspected, the doctor may request imaging. The size of the muscle opening is not the same as the visible bulge, and this difference helps guide whether to monitor or repair.

In children, many umbilical hernias close as the child grows, so regular follow-up is the usual approach. Adults generally need a surgical assessment.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an assessment if a new or growing bulge appears near the navel, or if discomfort persists. Keep a child’s follow-up appointments even when the hernia does not hurt.

Go to emergency care now, or call 911 in Jordan, for:

• Sudden severe pain with a trapped lump
• Vomiting
• Skin discolouration over the lump
• Abdominal swelling with inability to pass gas

A lump that becomes painful, firm or discoloured, or that no longer goes back in as before, also needs prompt assessment.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Abdali, Amman

Before the visit, try to note:

• When you first noticed the swelling and whether it is getting bigger or smaller
• Whether it goes down when you lie flat
• How you would describe any pain or discomfort, and when it worsens
• Any digestive symptoms such as vomiting or difficulty passing gas
• Current medicines and long-term conditions, especially diabetes or circulation problems

Bring any previous scans or medical reports. For a child, bring the follow-up record. Useful questions include: What would determine whether monitoring or repair is needed? Which warning signs should I watch for at home? Is imaging needed to clarify the diagnosis?

Confirm your appointment directly with the clinic or hospital in Abdali, Amman.

Listed doctors and clinics in Abdali, Amman

The following published profiles relate to general surgery in this area. They describe their fields as shown in their listings:

• Layal El Asir: specialises in breast disease, surgery, reconstruction and general surgery at Abdali Hospital, with consultation fields covering breast disease, tumours, reconstruction and general surgery.
• Hashem Barakat: consultant in vascular surgery and endovascular care at Abdali Hospital outpatient clinics, seeing varicose veins, venous thrombosis, chronic wounds and diabetic-foot concerns, among others.
• Amir Malkawi: consultant vascular surgeon at Abdali Hospital, whose clinic covers venous insufficiency, varicose veins, peripheral arterial disease, wounds and dialysis access.

Being listed on this page is not a medical recommendation. Review each doctor’s field and choose the one most suited to your situation.

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