Top 5 Gastric Ulcers Treatment Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need a gastroenterologist for a stomach ulcer?

A gastric ulcer is a true break in the stomach lining that goes deeper than the surface layer. That depth is what separates it from simple gastritis or excess acid. The two main causes are well established:

• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), which many people buy without a prescription for back pain, joint pain or headaches

Smoking, blood thinners, some other medicines and severe illness can also contribute. Good treatment therefore aims at the cause, not only at reducing acid.

Consider booking a gastroenterology visit if you have:

• Burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen, especially if it is linked to meals or wakes you at night
• Nausea, bloating or feeling full after only a few bites
• Indigestion that keeps coming back despite pharmacy remedies
• A positive H. pylori test, or a past ulcer with returning symptoms
• Upper abdominal symptoms while you take regular painkillers or blood thinners

Some people with an ulcer feel little or no pain until a complication appears. Mild pain does not mean a mild problem.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if you have any of these:

• Vomiting blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Black, sticky or tar-like stools
• Sudden, severe abdominal pain, especially if your abdomen feels rigid
• Feeling faint, dizzy or very weak, or collapsing
• Repeated vomiting that stops you keeping fluids down

Unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing or persistent vomiting are not usually emergencies. They still deserve a prompt specialist appointment rather than a wait-and-see approach.

How to choose among the doctors here

All five profiles are gastroenterologists in Amman with endoscopy listed as a sub-specialty. The differences are practical rather than a matter of rank. When people search for the best gastric ulcers treatment doctors in Jordan, the more useful question is which clinic fits their situation.

• Match the service to your problem. If you mainly need H. pylori testing and treatment, check that the profile names it. If you have had dark stools or anaemia, look for gastrointestinal bleeding assessment or endoscopic bleeding care. If reflux or swallowing symptoms overlap with your pain, some profiles list pH monitoring or swallowing assessment.
• Consider where procedures happen. Some doctors consult inside hospital outpatient clinics, which can make a same-site endoscopy easier to arrange. Ask the clinic where gastroscopy would take place and whether sedation is offered.
• Check hours against your week. Confirmed hours differ. One clinic opens only on afternoons from Saturday to Wednesday. Others open from morning, and some also open on Thursday.
• Check your insurer. Listed insurers vary from five to one, and two profiles list none. Confirm directly before relying on any of them.
• Language. Only one profile lists its languages (Arabic and English). If you need another language, ask when booking.

The order of the list reflects how complete each profile is. It is not a judgement of which doctor will suit you best.

What to expect at the first visit

An assessment visit usually takes about twenty to forty minutes. The doctor will ask about your symptoms and their timing, your medicines and any warning signs. They may then recommend:

• H. pylori testing, such as a breath or stool test
• Upper endoscopy (gastroscopy), which usually takes ten to twenty minutes plus a short recovery. It confirms whether an ulcer is present and allows samples to be taken.
• Blood tests, for example to check for anaemia

Treatment usually tackles the cause, for example clearing H. pylori or reviewing painkiller use, together with acid suppression. Healing is usually measured in weeks. Your doctor may ask for a follow-up test or a repeat endoscopy later to confirm healing.

What to bring

• A full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter painkillers, aspirin, blood thinners and supplements
• Previous endoscopy reports, H. pylori results, blood tests and scan reports
• Your insurance card and ID
• A short note on when symptoms started and what makes them better or worse

Acid-reducing medicines and antibiotics can affect H. pylori test results. Tell the clinic what you have taken recently. Do not stop a prescribed medicine, especially a blood thinner, unless a doctor tells you to. If an endoscopy is planned, follow the clinic's instructions on fasting and on arranging someone to take you home after sedation.

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and how will we confirm it?
• Do I need an endoscopy, and where would it be done?
• How will we know the treatment has worked?
• Which painkillers should I avoid in future?

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

None of these five profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask the clinic directly. Useful questions include:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit charged separately?
• If an endoscopy is needed, is it billed separately from the consultation? Does the bill include sedation, biopsy and pathology?
• Is my insurer accepted for both the consultation and the endoscopy? Does the procedure need pre-approval?
• Do I need a referral letter for my insurance to cover the visit?
• Can I bring existing test results to avoid repeating them?

On the listed profiles, Arab Orient Insurance appears for three doctors. One profile also lists Euro Arab Insurance Group, Bupa, GlobeMed and NatHealth. Insurance networks change, so confirm when you book.

Getting there

All five clinics are in Amman, and each profile states its own area:

• Jabal Amman: Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali, at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics, third floor. Dr. Sobhi Mahmoud Nassar, at Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, fourth floor.
• 3rd Circle: Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid's clinic
• Wadi Saqra: Dr. Mustafa Ramadan, whose biography mentions Istishari Hospital's outpatient clinics
• Sports City: Dr. Hamdi Abdulrahman Ahmad Shaaban, at Royal Hospital's outpatient clinics off Jordan Street, second floor

Use the map on each profile for directions, and ask the clinic about parking. If you are having an endoscopy with sedation, plan for someone else to drive you home.

Checklist before you book

• Rule out warning signs first. If any are present, call 911 rather than booking a clinic visit.
• Choose a profile whose published services match your main concern (ulcer, H. pylori, bleeding or reflux).
• Check the confirmed hours against your schedule, including Thursday availability.
• Confirm that your insurer covers both the consultation and any endoscopy.
• Ask about the consultation fee, since none is published here.
• List every medicine you take, especially painkillers and blood thinners.
• Gather previous reports and test results.
• Ask about preparation if an endoscopy or H. pylori test may be done.
• Arrange transport if sedation is likely.