Top 3 Bariatric Surgery Specialists in Abdali 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Bariatric surgery is a group of operations that change the stomach, and sometimes the intestine, to help people with significant excess body weight and related health problems. The procedures named on these profiles include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric banding and revisional surgery, which is an operation to revise an earlier weight-loss procedure. Only a specialist assessment can show whether any of them is appropriate for a particular person.

Consider booking a consultation if your weight has been a long-term medical concern, if diet, exercise or medication have not given enough benefit, or if weight-related conditions are affecting your health. Mainstream guidance from bodies such as the WHO and the NHS treats surgery as one option within a wider plan that includes medical support, nutrition and physical activity. Surgery is usually considered when body weight is high and health risks are significant. A first consultation is a discussion, not a commitment to surgery.

The profiles here also list general surgery for reflux, gallbladder problems, hernias, haemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus. If your main concern is one of these, a general surgery consultation with one of these surgeons may be the more relevant starting point.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a routine appointment if you have any of the following:

• Chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting
• Severe or worsening abdominal pain
• Vomiting that does not stop, or you cannot keep fluids down
• Fever together with abdominal pain
• Black or bloody stools, or vomiting blood
• A painful swelling in the groin or abdomen that will not go down
• A swollen, painful leg

Call 911, the emergency number in Jordan. If you have had recent surgery, tell the staff about it straight away.

How to choose among the doctors here

Three doctors are listed on this page. All three are listed under General Surgery with bariatric subspecialties, and all three profiles name Abdali Hospital outpatient clinics. The order on the page reflects how complete each profile is, not which doctor is better. These criteria can help you compare them:

• Services: Does the profile list the procedure you are asking about? Bariatric assessment and revisional surgery appear on more than one profile, while reflux and hernia consultation are listed on some profiles only.
• Training: Read the qualification lines, such as board certificates and fellowships, and ask the doctor to explain any you do not understand.
• Language: One profile lists Arabic and English. Confirm the language of consultation before you book, especially if you want to discuss complex options in detail.
• Your history: If you have had an earlier stomach, intestinal or hernia operation, a surgeon with revisional experience listed on the profile may be more relevant. Mention previous surgery when you call.
• Cost and insurance: Compare the insurers listed and the published fees, as explained below.

Ask each surgeon the same questions so you can compare their answers, not only their profiles.

What to expect at the first visit

The first consultation usually reviews your weight history, medical conditions, current medicines, previous operations and past attempts at weight management. The surgeon will examine you and may order blood tests or imaging. The biographies on these profiles describe assessment that considers the patient's medical condition and previous operations before a procedure is discussed. A good consultation also explains alternatives to surgery, the main risks and the follow-up that would be needed.

Bring the following:

• A list of your current medicines, with doses, and any allergies
• Previous medical reports, scans and blood test results
• Records of any earlier abdominal, stomach or hernia operations
• A note of your weight history and any diets or programmes you have tried
• Your insurance card and plan details
• Your questions, written down

Useful questions include: Which procedure do you think suits my situation, and why? What are the main risks for me? What follow-up will I need, and for how long? Who supports nutrition and emotional wellbeing after surgery? Which costs are not included in this consultation?

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Each profile lists the insurers the doctor accepts. Some entries are marked with a NatHealth tag. Insurance networks change, so call the clinic or the surgeon's office and confirm that your specific plan covers the consultation, the tests and any surgery. Ask whether a referral or pre-approval is required. Do not rely on the list alone.

Where a profile publishes a consultation fee, it is shown on that profile. The profiles for Dr. Mohammad Aziz Alhaijawi and Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu Nuwar both show a published consultation fee of 30 JOD. Ask about any other charges before you agree to anything, including tests, surgery, hospital stay and follow-up visits.

When booking, ask what the consultation includes, whether it is in person, how long it lasts, and how to cancel or reschedule. Confirm opening hours directly with the clinic before you travel.

Getting there

All three profiles list Abdali, Amman as the location. The Amman districts in our directory are Abdoun, Abdali, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Dabouq. If you are travelling from another part of the city, check the route in advance and allow extra time at busy hours.

The Amman hospitals in our directory's location data are Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. If a hospital setting matters to you for surgery or follow-up, ask the surgeon's office where the procedures would take place.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the procedure you are asking about is listed in the surgeon's services
• Ask the doctor to explain their board certificates and fellowships
• Confirm the consultation language
• Check that your insurer is accepted and whether a referral is needed
• Ask about all costs beyond the published consultation fee
• Gather your medical records and a current medicines list
• Write down your questions before the visit
• Save 911 as the emergency number and know the warning signs above