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Top 7 Cholecystectomy Doctors in Amman 2026

Looking for cholecystectomy doctors in Amman? This page profiles seven general surgeons in Amman who publish laparoscopic or abdominal surgery services. The list is ordered by how complete and checkable each profile is, not by clinical quality, and no doctor here is presented as the best. Use the entries and checklist to compare experience, services, fees, hours and insurers, then confirm details directly with the clinic.

7 of 12 doctors on ClinicsJoUpdated 20 October 2026How we choseClinicsJo editorial team · Sources

At a glance

#DoctorAreaRatingExperienceConsultationHoursInsuranceSuitsProfile score
1Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud DawoudFeaturedJabal Amman 5.0 (1 review)18 yrs25 JOD6 days · 09:00–17:00Not acceptedPatients seeking gallbladder or bariatric surgery review in Jabal Amman71/100
2Mumen Mamoun DiraneyyaAmman—25 yrs25 JOD6 days · 10:00–16:00AcceptedGallbladder, hernia and hemorrhoid consultations in Amman63/100
3Mohammad Faiq HamdanRabieh—17 yrs30 JOD6 days · 10:00–18:00AcceptedLaparoscopic gallbladder and bariatric consultations in Rabieh area58/100
4Hisham Issa ShabaniShmeisani——20 JOD6 days · 11:00–17:00AcceptedGallbladder, bile duct and endocrine surgery consultations in Shmeisani50/100
5Haitham HamdanArjan——25 JOD6 days · 08:00–16:00AcceptedLaparoscopic, hernia and bariatric consultations in Arjan, Amman50/100
6Mohammad Sami Al-MuhtasebJabal Amman——30 JOD6 days · 09:00–18:00AcceptedColorectal, haemorrhoid and gallbladder consultations in Jabal Amman50/100
7Mohammad Zaied Al Kiswani7th Circle——20 JOD7 days · 08:00–19:00AcceptedLaparoscopic gallbladder and hernia visits in 7th Circle, Amman50/100

From each profile as published today: approved reviews only, consultation fees only where the profile states them, confirmed weekly hours (the most common shift). «—» means the profile does not publish it.

Profiles marked “Featured” appear first, in the display order set by the platform administration; the rest follow the published profile score. Featured placement is not a measure of clinical quality.

  1. 1Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud DawoudFeatured

    Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud is a general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with 18 years of published experience and the Jordanian Board in General Surgery. His profile is marked as verified by the platform and shows one approved review, averaging 5. He is a consultant at Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic in Al-Basma Medical Complex, Jabal Amman. His published services include gallbladder treatment alongside hernia, reflux and bariatric procedures. He lists Arabic and English, with consultations Saturday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and a published fee of 25 JOD.

    Suits: Patients seeking gallbladder or bariatric surgery review in Jabal Amman

  2. 2Mumen Mamoun Diraneyya

    Dr. Mumen Mamoun Diraneyya is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with 25 years of published experience. He practises at Al-Noor Specialized Clinics complex on Abdullah Bin Jubair Street in Amman. Published services include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, hemorrhoid surgery and thyroidectomy. His education lists a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Jordan, and his memberships include a Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh fellowship in general surgery. He lists more than ten insurers, a published fee of 25 JOD, and clinic hours Saturday to Thursday.

    Suits: Gallbladder, hernia and hemorrhoid consultations in Amman

  3. 3Mohammad Faiq Hamdan

    Dr. Mohammad Faiq Hamdan is a consultant general surgeon with 17 years of published experience. He holds a University of Jordan medical degree from 2005 and lists UK surgical training in Southampton, Bristol and Reading. His memberships include Royal College of Surgeons of England fellowship and Jordanian boards in general surgery and bariatric surgery. His profile places the clinic in Rabieh, Amman, and his biography describes outpatient sessions at Istishari Hospital on Al Kindi Street. Services include laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hemorrhoid surgery. He publishes a 30 JOD fee and lists hours Saturday to Thursday.

    Suits: Laparoscopic gallbladder and bariatric consultations in Rabieh area

  4. 4Hisham Issa Shabani

    Dr. Hisham Issa Shabani practises general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, with listed subspecialties in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and surgical oncology. His education includes Jordan University of Science and Technology, residency at Islamic Hospital, the Jordanian general surgery board from 2012, and surgical oncology fellowship training at King Hussein Cancer Center. Published services include gallbladder and bile duct surgery, hernia repair and sleeve gastrectomy. He lists Arabic and English, twelve insurers and a 20 JOD fee. His clinic is in Shmeisani, with hours Saturday to Thursday.

    Suits: Gallbladder, bile duct and endocrine surgery consultations in Shmeisani

  5. 5Haitham Hamdan

    Dr. Haitham Hamdan is a consultant in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Jordan in 2001 and holds the Jordanian Board in General Surgery. His clinic is listed as the outpatient clinics of Istiklal Hospital in Arjan, Amman, and his biography describes a first-floor clinic there. Published services include laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, GERD surgery and hemorrhoid surgery. He lists Arabic and English, a published fee of 25 JOD, and clinic hours Saturday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00. His biography also records earlier Ministry of Health work.

    Suits: Laparoscopic, hernia and bariatric consultations in Arjan, Amman

  6. 6Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb

    Dr. Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon. His biography lists a colorectal surgery fellowship from Cleveland Clinic and British Royal College fellowship training in general and colorectal surgery. His experience includes a consultant role at the surgery clinic of Jordan University Hospital and a private clinic. Published services include laparoscopic gallbladder removal, laparoscopic appendectomy, hernia repair, colorectal cancer surgery and haemorrhoid treatment. His Amman clinic is on the fifth floor of Al Khalidi Medical Plaza in Jabal Amman. He publishes a 30 JOD fee and hours Saturday to Thursday.

    Suits: Colorectal, haemorrhoid and gallbladder consultations in Jabal Amman

  7. 7Mohammad Zaied Al Kiswani

    Dr. Mohammad Zaied Al Kiswani is a general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with Jordanian Board certification in general surgery. He is a Fellow of the British College of Surgeons and works as a General Surgery Specialist at Jo Sante Medical Center, Amman. His profile lists the JoSante Healthcare Center Amman Branch in the 7th Circle area. He was a clinical lecturer at The Hashemite University from 2016 to 2018. Published services include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, hernia repair and anal and pilonidal care. He lists Arabic and English, a 20 JOD fee, and hours Saturday to Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00.

    Suits: Laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia visits in 7th Circle, Amman

This shortlist covers 7 of the 12 matching doctors on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.

How we chose this list

Every matching doctor profile in this area was scored out of 100 for how complete and checkable its published information is, and the highest scores appear here in order. Featured placement does not change a profile's score, and the score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes — it tells you how much you can check before you call. Profiles marked “Featured” are shown first, in the display order set by the platform administration.

  • Profile verified by the platform15
  • Approved reviews (number and average)20
  • Published years of experience (up to 25)15
  • Published qualifications10
  • Written professional biography8
  • Profile photo5
  • Published services8
  • Listed insurers7
  • Confirmed opening hours6
  • Published consultation fee3
  • Map location3

Ties are broken by the number of approved reviews, then published years of experience. Confirm the service, branch, appointment, fees and insurance coverage with the practice before visiting.

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A cholecystectomy is an operation to remove the gallbladder, usually because gallstones keep causing symptoms or have led to inflammation. The typical symptom is steady, pressing pain in the upper right abdomen or below the breastbone, often after a rich meal. It can last from tens of minutes to a few hours, may spread to the back or right shoulder, and is often accompanied by nausea or vomiting.

Book a visit with a general surgeon if this kind of pain keeps coming back, or if an ultrasound shows gallstones together with symptoms. Stones found by chance in someone with no symptoms do not automatically mean an operation. The decision depends on clinical examination and imaging, so discuss it with a doctor rather than acting on a scan report alone.

Seek urgent care at once, or call 911, if you have severe abdominal pain that does not settle, fever with chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine with pale stools, persistent vomiting, or pain with confusion or fainting. These can signal a blocked bile duct, infection or pancreatitis and need prompt assessment.

How to choose among the doctors here

Start with the procedure itself. Six of the seven profiles on this page list gallbladder-related services, and four name laparoscopic cholecystectomy or laparoscopic gallbladder removal explicitly. If you need this operation, read each entry's services list before you book, and ask the clinic to confirm that the surgeon performs it.

Other useful criteria include:

  • Published years of experience, which appear for some profiles but not all
  • The clinic or hospital where the surgeon sees patients and operates
  • Clinic hours, so you can fit a visit around work
  • The published consultation fee
  • Languages offered, if you prefer Arabic or English
  • Whether the surgeon accepts your insurer

The order on this page reflects how complete and checkable each profile is. A complete profile is easier to verify, but it is not proof of surgical skill or outcomes. Use the page to build a shortlist, then judge the surgeon through your own consultation: how clearly they explain options, risks and recovery, and how well they answer your questions.

What to expect at the first visit

The first visit usually starts with your history: when pain starts, what triggers it, how long it lasts, your current medications, allergies and any previous abdominal operations. The doctor will examine your abdomen and review any scans and blood tests. Further tests may be arranged depending on what they find.

Bring the following to make the visit more productive:

  • Previous ultrasound reports and images, and any blood test results
  • A current list of medications and supplements
  • A short symptom diary noting the date, time, meal eaten and how long the pain lasted

Useful questions include: Is surgery needed now, or is monitoring an option? What does the operation involve, and how long is recovery? Will I stay overnight or go home the same day? What does the bile duct assessment involve, if it is needed? What are the main risks, and what happens if something goes wrong? What follow-up is included?

For a standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the operation usually takes about 45 to 90 minutes, and discharge is typically the same day or after one to two nights. Longer operations can occur with severe inflammation or when the bile duct is imaged during surgery.

Insurance, fees and booking

Each profile publishes its own consultation fee, and the published amounts on this page are 20 JOD, 25 JOD or 30 JOD, depending on the doctor. Confirm the fee for the consultation, and ask separately about the cost of the operation, any hospital stay, anaesthesia and follow-up visits, since these may be billed differently.

Several profiles list insurers, and the lists differ from doctor to doctor. Check that your specific policy is accepted by the specific doctor and clinic you choose, and ask whether referrals or pre-approval are needed. Insurance terms can change, so confirm them before the appointment.

When you book, ask who will perform the operation, which hospital it will take place at, whether that hospital is your preferred choice, and how pre-operation tests are arranged. Confirm the clinic hours, since several clinics on this page have shorter hours on Thursdays.

Getting there

Amman is large and traffic can be heavy at peak times, so allow extra time, especially for afternoon appointments. Several clinics on this page are in Shmeisani and the 7th Circle, and the directory also covers Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali and Dabouq. Hospitals named in this directory include Jordan University Hospital and Istishari Hospital.

When you book, ask the clinic which hospital the operation would take place at, and how to reach it by car or taxi. Confirm the route in advance, particularly if you will need to travel again for follow-up visits.

Checklist before you book

  • Confirm the surgeon lists gallbladder surgery among their services.
  • Check the clinic address, opening hours and the hospital where operations take place.
  • Ask for the published consultation fee and what it does not include.
  • Check that your insurer is accepted by that doctor and clinic.
  • Bring previous scans, reports and a list of medications.
  • Write down your symptoms, meal triggers and how long attacks last.
  • Ask about recovery, time off work and when you can drive.
  • Know the warning signs in this guide, and remember that 911 is the emergency number in Jordan.

How much does Cholecystectomy cost in Amman?

No clinic on ClinicsJo has published a price for Cholecystectomy yet, so we do not quote an estimated figure. What is published is the consultation fee: 20–30 JOD (profiles: 11). The doctor sets the treatment price after assessing your case.

What clinics and doctors have published on ClinicsJo

Other doctor profiles with a published fee: 6.

What sets the price of Cholecystectomy?

  • Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
  • The hospital, room type and length of stay
  • The technique used (keyhole, laser or open surgery)
  • Pre-operative tests and medical supplies
  • Follow-up visits after the operation

Expected duration (from the procedure guide): Usually 45 to 90 minutes laparoscopically, longer with severe inflammation or when the bile duct is imaged; discharge is typically the same day or after one to two nights.

How to ask about the price

Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the doctor and clinic profiles on this page.

The figures above were published by the clinics and doctors themselves on ClinicsJo and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the all-inclusive price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo

Frequently asked questions

How was this list of cholecystectomy doctors in Amman chosen?
Profiles are ordered by a published 100-point score of how complete and checkable their information is. It covers platform verification, approved reviews, published years of experience, qualifications, biography, photo, services, insurers, confirmed hours, consultation fee and map location. Featured placement does not change the score. The order does not measure surgical skill or treatment outcomes.
Do I need a referral to see a cholecystectomy surgeon in Amman?
Many patients book a general surgeon directly, but rules depend on your insurance policy. If you have insurance, check with your insurer whether a referral or pre-approval is required before the consultation or the operation.
Does having gallstones always mean I need my gallbladder removed?
No. Gallstones without symptoms do not automatically require surgery. The decision depends on your symptoms, complications and the results of examination and imaging. A surgeon can explain whether surgery is advisable in your case and what the alternatives are.
How much does a consultation cost with these doctors?
Each doctor publishes a consultation fee, and the published amounts on this page are 20 JOD, 25 JOD or 30 JOD depending on the profile. Confirm the fee directly with the clinic before booking, and ask separately about the cost of any operation, hospital stay or follow-up care.
Is a laparoscopic gallbladder removal a same-day procedure?
Often it is. Discharge is typically the same day or after one to two nights, and the operation usually takes about 45 to 90 minutes. Recovery time varies, so ask the surgeon what to expect for your situation.
When should I call 911 instead of booking an appointment?
Call 911 or go to emergency care straight away for severe abdominal pain that does not settle, fever with chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine with pale stools, persistent vomiting, or pain with confusion or fainting. These can signal a serious complication that needs urgent assessment.
Can I find a gallbladder surgeon in a specific area of Amman?
Yes. This page includes doctors in Shmeisani, the 7th Circle, Jabal Amman, Rabieh and Arjan. Check each entry's location and hours, and consider how long the journey will take, especially for follow-up visits.
Why do some profiles appear first?
Profiles marked “Featured” appear first, in the display order set by the platform administration. They are a featured placement, not a measure of clinical quality; the rest of the list follows the published profile score. A featured profile shown on a district page may practise elsewhere in Amman — check the address on its card.

Sources and references

Prepared by: the ClinicsJo editorial team. Last updated 20 October 2026.

List data: the doctor and clinic profiles published on ClinicsJo — services, doctors, hours, insurers and addresses entered by the providers or compiled by our team from public sources. Reviews appear only after moderation, the verified badge only on profiles the platform administration verified, and no price appears unless the profile itself publishes it. Where the data comes from and how lists are ordered · Medical content policy

Health references: the health information in the guide is general and written to agree with the guidance of major health bodies. To read further or check it:

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This page helps you compare published profiles; it is not medical advice and does not rank clinical skill. In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.