Top 5 Gastric Sleeve Surgery Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need gastric sleeve surgery?

Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is a laparoscopic operation. The surgeon removes a large part of the stomach and leaves a narrow tube. This limits how much you can eat at one time and changes hunger signals.

It is a treatment for severe obesity when diet, physical activity and medical care have not brought lasting results. It is not a cosmetic procedure. It is a lifelong change that needs ongoing nutritional follow-up.

International guidance commonly considers bariatric surgery for:

• a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, or
• a BMI of 35 or above with an obesity-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or obstructive sleep apnoea.

Some recent guidance allows lower thresholds in selected people. Whether surgery is suitable for you can only be decided after a full specialist evaluation.

Signs it is worth booking a bariatric consultation

• Your BMI is in the ranges above and repeated weight-loss attempts have not lasted.
• You have weight-related conditions, such as raised blood sugar, high blood pressure, joint pain, loud snoring with daytime sleepiness, or fatty liver.
• Your doctor has suggested a surgical opinion.
• You want an honest discussion of risks, alternatives and long-term commitments before deciding.

Warning signs that need urgent care

If you have had bariatric surgery, recently or in the past, seek urgent help for any of the following. In Jordan, call 911.

• Severe or worsening abdominal pain
• Fever or a racing heartbeat
• Shortness of breath or chest pain
• Repeated vomiting, or being unable to keep fluids down
• Vomiting blood, or black stools
• Painful swelling in one leg
• Confusion or fainting

These can signal complications that need same-day assessment.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best gastric sleeve surgery doctors in Jordan usually need a way to judge which surgeon and team fit their situation. All five surgeons listed here publish sleeve gastrectomy as a service. Useful criteria:

• Case volume and outcomes. Ask how many sleeve operations the surgeon performs each year, their complication and readmission rates, and how leaks or bleeding are managed if they happen.
• Training you can check. These profiles list board certification, fellowships, courses and memberships. Ask to see certificates if this matters to you. One profile is verified by the platform; the page shows each profile's status.
• The whole team. Good bariatric care usually involves a dietitian, an anaesthetist and, where needed, an endocrinologist and a psychologist. Ask who is on the team and when you will see each of them.
• Where the operation happens. The clinic address is not always the hospital where surgery takes place. Ask which hospital is used, how long the stay is, and whether intensive care is available if needed.
• Choice of procedure. Several profiles also list gastric bypass, and one lists gastric banding. A surgeon who offers more than one procedure can explain why a sleeve or an alternative fits your history. This matters especially if you have reflux, because a sleeve can worsen it in some people.
• Follow-up plan. Ask how often you will be seen in the first year and afterwards, and who answers your questions between visits.
• Practical fit. Compare opening hours (morning, midday or afternoon clinics), consultation language and listed insurers.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is part of the comprehensive evaluation, the first of four stages. The others are laparoscopic surgery, early recovery and nutritional follow-up.

Bring:

• your national ID or passport, and your insurance card
• a list of all medicines and supplements you take
• previous blood tests, scans, endoscopy reports and medical letters
• a short weight history: past diets, weight-loss medicines and any earlier operations

The surgeon will usually take a detailed history and examine you. You may then be referred for blood tests, an endoscopy or ultrasound, a dietitian assessment, and sometimes a psychological or sleep evaluation. Diabetes, blood pressure and other conditions may need to be optimised before an operation date is set.

The operation itself typically takes 60–90 minutes laparoscopically, with a one- to two-night stay. Afterwards comes a staged diet: liquids first, then soft foods, then regular textures. Bariatric patients generally need vitamin and mineral supplements for life. If you are planning a pregnancy, ask how long you should wait after surgery.

Questions worth asking:

• Am I a suitable candidate, and what are my alternatives?
• What are the specific risks for someone with my health history?
• What does preparation involve, and how long will it take?
• When can I return to work, driving and exercise?
• What happens if I regain weight or develop reflux later?

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

Only one profile here publishes a consultation fee: Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud lists 25 JOD. For the others, ask the clinic for the consultation fee when booking.

No profile publishes a surgery price. Ask for a written, itemised quote that states what is included:

• surgeon and anaesthesia fees
• hospital stay and pre-operative tests
• follow-up visits and dietitian sessions
• what happens financially if a complication or a longer stay occurs

On insurance, Dr. Mohammad Zaied Al Kiswani lists 12 insurers and Dr. Nedal Semreen lists Arab Orient Insurance. A listed insurer does not guarantee coverage of bariatric surgery. Before booking, ask your insurer:

• whether sleeve gastrectomy is covered at all
• what medical criteria must be documented
• whether pre-approval is required, and what exclusions or co-payments apply

Keep copies of all approvals.

Getting there

This is a kingdom-wide list for Jordan, and each profile states its own city and district. Check the address on the profile and confirm the exact location when you book. Two of the surgeons share the same outpatient clinics and hours.

Bariatric care involves many visits before and after surgery, so choose a clinic you can reach easily. Arrange for someone to take you home after discharge, as you should not drive until your surgeon says it is safe. Visitors from outside Jordan should plan to stay long enough for the early recovery checks. Agree in advance on how follow-up will continue once they return home.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the profile lists gastric sleeve surgery and check the clinic's city, district and hours.
• Gather your medical reports, medicine list, ID and insurance card.
• Write down your weight history and your health conditions.
• Ask about the surgeon's sleeve case volume and complication rates.
• Ask which hospital will be used and how long the stay is expected to be.
• Confirm a dietitian and a follow-up plan are part of the programme.
• Get a written, itemised quote and your insurer's pre-approval.
• Ask about alternatives, especially if you have reflux.
• Learn the urgent warning signs and keep 911 in mind.