Top 4 Endocrine Surgery Specialists in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Endocrine surgery is the surgical side of hormone-gland care. It deals mainly with the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the neck, and sometimes with the adrenal glands.

Many hormone problems are managed with tests and medicines by an endocrinologist, not with an operation. These include diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders and growth hormone issues. A surgeon usually becomes involved when tests suggest a structural problem that may need to be removed, or that needs a tissue diagnosis.

Common reasons people are referred to an endocrine surgeon include:

• A thyroid nodule or lump that has been checked with ultrasound and, often, a fine-needle biopsy
• An enlarged thyroid (goitre) that causes visible swelling or presses on the windpipe or food pipe
• Confirmed or suspected thyroid cancer
• An overactive thyroid, where surgery is one of the options discussed with an endocrinologist
• Overactive parathyroid glands, often found through raised blood calcium and sometimes linked with kidney stones, bone thinning, tiredness or low mood
• An adrenal mass found on a scan

Some signs are worth raising with your GP or endocrinologist, who may then refer you:

• A new lump at the front of the neck
• A change in voice that lasts more than a few weeks
• A feeling of pressure when swallowing
• Ongoing tiredness, hair thinning, weight change or mood changes

These symptoms have many possible causes, and tests decide whether surgery is relevant at all.

Urgent warning signs

Call 911 or go to an emergency department if you have:

• Difficulty breathing, noisy breathing, or a neck swelling that grows quickly
• Trouble swallowing your own saliva
• After thyroid or parathyroid surgery: increasing neck swelling, breathing difficulty, or tingling around the lips and fingertips with muscle cramps (a possible sign of low calcium)
• High fever, a very fast or irregular heartbeat and confusion in someone with a known overactive thyroid

How to choose among the doctors here

All four doctors are general surgeons whose profiles list endocrine surgery as a sub-specialty. If you searched for the best endocrine surgery specialists in Jabal Amman, checking which profile fits your situation is more useful than looking for a single top name. These practical points can help:

• Match the procedure to the published services. Thyroid surgery appears on all four profiles. Parathyroid work is named explicitly by Dr. Moath Rabah (thyroid and parathyroid surgery) and Dr. Rami Khaled Zakarneh (thyroid and parathyroid surgery consultation). If your problem involves the parathyroid glands, ask each clinic how often the surgeon performs that operation.
• Consider related conditions. For a breast concern as well, Dr. Mahmoud Bals and Dr. Moath Rabah list breast services, and Dr. Mahmoud Khattab lists breast surgery. Dr. Khattab's profile also covers liver and gallbladder surgery.
• Language. Dr. Khattab's profile lists Arabic and English, and Dr. Zakarneh's lists English. For the other two doctors, ask when you book.
• Hours. Dr. Bals and Dr. Rabah have confirmed hours: Saturday to Wednesday 09:00–18:00 and Thursday 09:00–13:30. For the two doctors at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics, confirm clinic days when you call.
• Where surgery would take place. The consultation clinic is not always where the operation happens. Ask which hospital the surgeon operates in, whether your insurance covers it, and who handles follow-up.
• Team approach. Thyroid and parathyroid care often involves an endocrinologist, a radiologist and a pathologist. Ask how the surgeon works with your existing doctors.

Getting a second opinion is reasonable before any planned, non-urgent operation.

What to expect at the first visit

The surgeon will usually take your history, examine your neck and review earlier results. Then they will discuss whether surgery is needed or whether monitoring is enough.

Two profiles describe this step. Dr. Zakarneh's notes that consultations review the condition and the investigations to decide between surgery and follow-up. Dr. Khattab's notes that previous reports and imaging support that discussion.

What to bring

• Recent blood tests, such as thyroid function, calcium and parathyroid hormone if these were done
• Ultrasound reports and images, other scans, and any biopsy (cytology) results
• The referral letter or notes from your endocrinologist or GP
• A list of all your medicines and supplements, including blood thinners
• Copies or a disc of any tests done at another hospital, such as Jordan University Hospital or Al-Bashir Hospital

Do not stop any medicine before surgery unless your doctor tells you to.

Questions to ask

• Is surgery needed now, or is monitoring an option?
• How much of the gland would be removed, and will I need lifelong medicine afterwards?
• What are the main risks, such as voice changes or low calcium, and how are they checked?
• Where would the operation take place, how long is the hospital stay, and when can I return to work?
• Who do I contact if I have problems after surgery?

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

Confirm costs and coverage directly with the clinic before you go. Useful questions:

• What is the consultation fee, and does it include a follow-up visit to review results?
• Is my insurer accepted for the consultation, and separately for surgery?
• Does surgery need pre-approval from my insurer, and who submits the request?
• If surgery is recommended, what will a written estimate include? For example, the hospital stay, anaesthesia and pathology.
• Do I need a referral letter for my insurance to cover the visit?
• What is the policy if I need to cancel or reschedule?

For the two doctors at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics, Dr. Zakarneh's profile notes that Patient Services confirms the appointment and the clinic building. Ask for both when you book.

Getting there

Jabal Amman is in central Amman. The capital has around 5 million residents and the kingdom's largest concentration of hospitals and specialty clinics.

Patients coming from Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, the 7th Circle or the Gardens usually have a fairly short trip. Those coming from Khalda, Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali or Jubeiha should allow extra time, especially at morning and late-afternoon peaks.

Practical tips:

• Check the building and floor on the profile before you leave. Two of the doctors share the same medical building.
• Street parking in central areas can be limited, so a taxi or ride-hailing app may be easier.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to register and hand over your reports.
• If you have mobility needs, ask the clinic about lift access when you book.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the doctor's published services include your procedure: thyroid, parathyroid or another gland
• Gather blood tests, ultrasound images, biopsy results and your referral letter
• Write a list of all your medicines and supplements
• Ask about the consultation fee and whether your insurer is accepted
• Ask which hospital the surgeon operates in if surgery is recommended
• Confirm clinic days, hours, building and floor
• Check the consultation language if you prefer Arabic or English
• Prepare your questions about risks, recovery and follow-up
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear