Top 3 Bariatric Surgery Specialists in Tla' Al Ali 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 severe obesity lose weight. It is not a first step for everyone. Surgeons usually look at body weight, other health conditions, earlier attempts at weight management and the person's wider circumstances before recommending an operation, and they may discuss non-surgical options alongside it.

Consider booking a consultation if your doctor has told you that your weight is affecting your health, or if you have weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea or joint problems and want to know whether surgery is an option for you. A consultation is for assessment and questions. It does not commit you to any procedure.

The profiles in this list also include general and laparoscopic surgery consultations, so a visit may cover other surgical concerns as well as weight.

Urgent warning signs

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of the following. Call 911 straight away:

• Severe or worsening abdominal pain
• Vomiting that does not stop, or being unable to keep fluids down
• Chest pain or pressure
• Difficulty breathing
• Fainting, confusion or unusual drowsiness
• Black or bloody stools
• A high fever with a wound that is red, hot, swollen or leaking
• Sudden breathlessness with one swollen, painful leg

If you have already had surgery, contact your surgical team promptly about any worsening symptom, and use 911 if the symptom is severe.

How to choose among the doctors here

There are three specialists in this list, so a side-by-side comparison is manageable. Remember that the order reflects profile completeness, not treatment quality. Useful criteria include:

• Subspecialty and services. All three profiles list bariatric surgery among their sub-specialties or services, though the wording differs. One lists a bariatric surgery consultation, while the others list bariatric surgery assessment. Read the full service list to see what else is offered.
• Training and credentials. Read the published education, memberships and biography. Dr. Emad Alaeddin's profile lists a Jordanian Board certificate in general surgery and a Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow fellowship. Dr. Haitham Ghazi Qandeel's biography mentions a British fellowship in general and gastrointestinal surgery.
• Experience. Where a profile publishes years of experience or dated roles, compare them. Where details are not shown, ask the clinic to explain the surgeon's experience with bariatric cases.
• Reviews. Read approved reviews where a profile displays them. A small number of reviews says little about the wider experience of patients.
• Languages. Dr. Emad Alaeddin's profile lists Arabic, English and Russian. Choose a surgeon you can understand well, because bariatric care involves long-term follow-up and detailed instructions.
• Clinic and fee. All three profiles list Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Tla' Al Ali, so the location is the same. The choice rests on the profile details and on how the consultation feels to you.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation normally reviews your condition and the reports you bring, then discusses suitable options and whether a surgical procedure is needed. Good preparation makes the visit more useful.

Bring the following:

• A list of all current medicines, vitamins and supplements, with doses as written on the packaging or by your prescriber
• Records of past operations and any anaesthetic problems you know about
• Laboratory results, imaging reports and any letters from other doctors
• A dated record of your weight over recent years, plus notes on diets or programmes you have tried and how they went
• Your identity document and insurance card, if you plan to use insurance

Prepare questions in advance, such as: What assessment do you recommend for my situation? Which options besides surgery should I consider? What would follow-up look like over the long term? What are the main risks for someone with my health profile? Is a dietitian or another team member involved in follow-up?

Write the answers down, and do not feel pressured to decide on the same day.

Insurance, fees and booking

Dr. Emad Alaeddin's profile publishes a consultation fee of 25 JOD and lists several insurers through NatHealth, including AXA, Allianz and Arab Orient Insurance. Insurance cover can differ between a consultation, tests and any procedure, so confirm with your insurer and the clinic exactly what is covered before you attend. Ask whether a referral is required.

For any profile where a fee, insurer or consultation time is not shown, ask the clinic reception before you travel. The three biographies advise contacting hospital reception to request the clinic and confirm the consultation time and location.

Getting there

All three profiles list their outpatient clinics in Tla' Al Ali, Amman. If you travel from another district, such as Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Khalda, Shmeisani, Dabouq or the Gardens, check the route and travel time on a map application before you set out, and allow extra time at busy hours. Confirm the exact clinic entrance with reception when you book.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the doctor's listed services include what you need, such as bariatric surgery assessment
• Check the published education, memberships and biography for each doctor you are considering
• Ask for the consultation fee and payment methods, if they are not shown on the profile
• Confirm whether your insurer covers the consultation, tests and any later procedure
• Confirm the appointment time, clinic location and whether a referral is needed
• Bring all medical records, medicines and a dated weight history
• Write down your questions and any concerns before the visit
• Know the warning signs in this guide and call 911 for an emergency