Top 5 General Surgeons in Tla' Al Ali 2026

When do you need a general surgeon?

General surgery covers operations on the abdomen and digestive organs, hernias, the gallbladder, the appendix, the thyroid, the breast, some blood vessel problems, and skin or soft-tissue lumps such as fatty lumps and cysts. Common procedures in this field include laparoscopic (keyhole) gallbladder removal, hernia repair, thyroid surgery, appendix removal, breast surgery and removal of lipomas and cysts. Seeing a surgeon does not mean you will have an operation. Many consultations end with tests, monitoring or non-surgical treatment.

Consider booking a general surgery consultation if you have:

• Recurring abdominal pain with digestive symptoms such as bloating, nausea or pain after fatty meals
• A lump anywhere on the body that has no clear explanation, especially one that is growing, hard or fixed
• A visible bulge in the groin, around the navel or at an old surgical scar that may be a hernia
• Known gallstones with repeated attacks of pain, usually in the upper right abdomen

Your family doctor or GP can often assess these symptoms first and arrange initial tests such as an ultrasound or blood work. Bring those results to the surgeon.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Some surgical problems are emergencies. Call 911 or go straight to the nearest emergency department if you have any of these:

• Sudden, severe abdominal pain, or pain that keeps getting worse, especially with fever, repeated vomiting or a rigid, tender belly
• A hernia that becomes painful, hard or discoloured and can no longer be pushed back, particularly with vomiting or no passing of wind or stool
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes with fever and pain under the right ribs
• Vomiting blood, or black or bloody stools
• Heavy bleeding, a deep wound or a significant burn

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best general surgeons in Tla' Al-Ali usually want someone whose focus matches their problem and whose clinic is easy to reach. A few practical criteria help:

• Match the listed focus to your concern. All five profiles cover general surgery consultation. Laparoscopic surgery appears in four profiles, and bariatric surgery in three. Dr. Haitham Ghazi Qandeel's profile adds gastrointestinal, endoscopic and tumour surgery. Dr. Jafar Alawneh's profile includes burns, injuries and chronic ulcers.
• Read the biography carefully. Several profiles describe training and previous roles in their own words. Treat these as the surgeon's published information and ask about anything that matters to you, such as how often they perform your type of operation.
• Ask where the operation itself would take place. The consultation clinic and the operating hospital are not always the same. One biography states that the location of any operation is decided after examination.
• Check availability. One profile publishes confirmed hours. For the others, the biographies ask patients to arrange times through the clinic or hospital reception.
• Remember what the ranking means. The order reflects how complete each profile is, not surgical outcomes. Use it as a starting point for comparison, not a verdict.

A second opinion is reasonable before planned surgery, especially for thyroid, breast, tumour or weight-loss operations.

What to expect at the first visit

A first general surgery consultation usually includes a discussion of your symptoms and history, a physical examination of the affected area, and a review of any tests you already have. The surgeon may request further imaging, blood tests or a specialist referral before recommending anything.

What to bring

• Previous reports: ultrasound, CT or MRI reports and, if possible, the images on disc or in an app
• Recent blood test results and any biopsy or pathology reports
• A list of all your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements
• Details of past operations, anaesthesia problems and allergies
• Your ID and insurance card

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and are more tests needed?
• Do I need surgery now, later or not at all? What happens if I wait?
• Is a laparoscopic approach possible in my case, and what would make it unsuitable?
• Where would the operation be done, and how long is the usual hospital stay?
• What are the main risks, and what does recovery and return to work look like?
• Who do I contact if problems appear after surgery?

Write the answers down or bring a relative to help you remember them.

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

Costs in surgery come in stages: the consultation, tests, and then any operation and hospital stay. Before you book, ask the clinic or hospital reception:

• What the consultation fee is, and whether a follow-up visit to review results is charged separately
• Whether your insurance company is accepted for the consultation, and separately for surgery and admission
• Whether your insurer needs a referral or prior approval for the visit, the scans or the operation
• If surgery is recommended, whether you can receive a written estimate covering the surgeon, anaesthesia, the hospital stay and any special equipment
• How to reach the clinic, and whether you will see the surgeon in person at the first appointment

For the four profiles based at Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics, the biographies advise contacting hospital reception to request the specific surgeon's clinic. Confirm the day, time and exact clinic location when you book.

Getting there

Tla' Al-Ali is a residential and commercial district of Amman. It is reachable by car or taxi from nearby areas such as Khalda, Gardens, Jubeiha and Shmeisani, and from Sweifieh, Abdoun, Dabouq and the 7th Circle. Traffic can be heavy at peak hours, so allow extra time and ask the clinic about parking and the nearest entrance when you confirm your appointment.

If you need emergency care rather than a clinic visit, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Amman's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. King Hussein Cancer Center also treats patients with cancer.

Checklist before you book

• Decide what you need assessed: a hernia, a lump, gallbladder symptoms, a weight-loss surgery discussion or something else
• Match that need to the services and sub-specialties listed in each profile
• Confirm the clinic location, consultation day and time with the clinic or hospital reception
• Ask about the consultation fee and whether your insurer is accepted
• Check whether your insurer needs a referral or prior approval
• Gather previous reports, images, blood results and a full medicine list
• Prepare your questions about surgery, alternatives, risks and recovery
• Know the warning signs that need urgent care, and call 911 if they appear