Top 6 General Surgery Clinics in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need general surgery?

General surgeons assess and treat conditions of the abdomen and abdominal wall. These include gallbladder disease, hernias and appendicitis, as well as conditions of the thyroid, the breast, and the skin and soft tissues, such as fatty lumps and cysts. Many general surgeons also focus on a particular area:

• laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
• bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
• colorectal and anal conditions
• vascular surgery for arteries and veins

A surgical consultation does not automatically mean an operation. Often the surgeon reviews your tests and then discusses monitoring, non-surgical options or referral to another specialist.

Signs worth booking a visit

• Recurrent abdominal pain with digestive symptoms such as bloating, nausea, or pain after fatty meals
• Repeated attacks of upper-right abdominal pain after being told you have gallstones
• A bulge in the groin, at the navel or near an old scar that appears when you stand, cough or strain
• An unexplained lump in the neck, breast, skin or elsewhere, especially one that is growing or changing
• Rectal bleeding, painful swelling near the anus, or a discharging opening near the tailbone
• Calf pain when walking that eases with rest, or swollen, aching varicose veins

Your family doctor can help decide whether you need a surgeon or another specialist first. A new breast lump, or unexplained rectal bleeding in an adult, should be checked promptly rather than left to see whether it settles.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go straight to an emergency department if you have any of the following:

• Sudden, severe abdominal pain, or pain that keeps getting worse
• Pain that starts around the navel and moves to the lower right side, especially with fever or vomiting
• A hernia that becomes hard, very tender or discoloured, or cannot be pushed back, particularly with vomiting or being unable to pass wind
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes together with fever and abdominal pain
• Vomiting blood, black tarry stools or heavy rectal bleeding
• A leg that suddenly turns cold, pale and painful
• One-sided leg swelling combined with chest pain or breathlessness

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the clinics here

The six profiles fall into three types: single-surgeon practices, clinics focused on blood vessels, and two multi-specialty outpatient centres. Anyone weighing up the best general surgery clinics in Jabal Amman will usually do better by matching a clinic to the specific problem than by looking at list position alone.

• Match the focus to your problem.
• Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic publishes many anorectal and colorectal services, plus bariatric surgery.
• Dr. Moath Fathi Saleh Clinic describes bariatric and laparoscopic work.
• The two vascular clinics deal with arteries, veins and varicose veins.
• Know who you will see. At the larger centres (Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics and Al Khalidi Medical Plaza), ask which surgeon handles your type of problem before you book.
• Ask where any operation would happen. Several descriptions say operations are performed or coordinated at a hospital or another facility. Ask which one, who performs the surgery, and who handles follow-up afterwards.
• Check the hours. All six publish Saturday-to-Thursday hours, and most close earlier on Thursday. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza runs latest on weekdays, until 18:00.
• Read verification and reviews carefully. Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic's profile is verified by the platform and has one approved review. A single review is a very small sample, so treat it as a starting point only.
• Consider insurance early. See the section below.

What to expect at the first visit

A first general surgery visit usually involves a detailed history and a physical examination of the area of concern, such as the abdomen, groin, neck, breast or legs. The surgeon may then request blood tests, an ultrasound or other imaging before discussing options.

What to bring

• A short written timeline of your symptoms and what makes them better or worse
• A list of all your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements, plus any allergies
• Previous operation notes, imaging reports and discs, endoscopy reports and recent laboratory results
• Any referral letter, your ID, and your insurance card if you have one

Questions worth asking

• What is the likely cause, and are more tests needed?
• Is surgery necessary now, or can this be monitored?
• What are the non-surgical alternatives?
• Would the operation be laparoscopic or open, and why?
• What are the main risks, and what does recovery involve, including time off work and lifting limits?
• Where would the operation take place, and how are follow-up visits arranged?

For bariatric surgery, expect assessment over several stages rather than a decision at one appointment. This often includes discussion of nutrition and long-term follow-up. Taking a family member along can help you remember what was said.

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

Insurance details differ across these profiles:

• Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics lists Arab Orient Insurance.
• Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic's profile indicates that insurance is not accepted.
• For the other clinics, confirm directly whether your insurer is accepted.

When you call to book, ask:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit charged separately?
• Does my insurer cover this clinic, and do I need pre-approval or a referral?
• If surgery is recommended, does the cost estimate cover the surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay and follow-up visits?
• Which investigations can be done on site, and which elsewhere?
• What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Ask your insurer separately what your policy covers for surgical procedures, as limits for consultations and operations often differ.

Getting there

All six clinics are in Jabal Amman, in central Amman, the capital governorate. Patients coming from other parts of the city should allow extra time for traffic at peak hours. This applies whether you are travelling from Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Jubeiha, Dabouq or the 7th Circle area.

Several of these clinics are inside medical complexes or hospital buildings. Before leaving, note the exact building, floor and clinic number from each profile, and ask reception about parking.

If you are referred for surgery or need emergency care, Amman also has major hospitals such as Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. King Hussein Cancer Center provides cancer care.

Checklist before you book

• Is the clinic's published focus a match for my problem (abdominal, anorectal, bariatric, thyroid, breast or vascular)?
• Do I know which surgeon I will see, especially at a multi-specialty centre?
• Have I confirmed the consultation fee and whether my insurance applies?
• Do I know where any operation would be performed and who will follow me up?
• Do the clinic's hours, including the shorter Thursday hours, suit me?
• Have I gathered my reports, scans, medicine list and ID?
• Have I written down my questions?
• Do I know the warning signs that mean calling 911 instead of waiting for an appointment?