Top 3 GI Endoscopy Specialists in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

GI endoscopy uses a thin, flexible camera to look inside the digestive tract. An upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) examines the food pipe, the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. A colonoscopy examines the large bowel. Some endoscopic procedures are also therapeutic: a doctor can remove a polyp or treat bleeding veins during the same session. The specialists listed here also work on liver conditions, and some profiles include ERCP, which examines the bile and pancreatic ducts.

Consider booking a visit if you have:

• Abdominal pain that lasts or keeps returning
• A lasting change in your bowel habits
• Heartburn that comes back often
• Difficulty swallowing
• Blood in your stool

The services listed on these profiles also cover H. pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, fatty liver follow-up and hemorrhoids. A symptom list is not a diagnosis. A specialist decides whether a test is needed and which one.

Some symptoms need emergency care rather than a routine appointment. Call 911 in Jordan or go to the nearest emergency department if you have vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, black tarry stools or large amounts of blood in your stool, sudden severe abdominal pain, chest pain or pressure, trouble breathing, an inability to swallow your saliva, or fainting.

How to choose among the doctors here

Start with the procedure you need. Some profiles list ERCP or capsule endoscopy, while others focus on gastroscopy, colonoscopy and treatments for H. pylori, IBS or liver disease. Compare each profile's services with your reason for visit, and confirm the details directly with the clinic.

Next, check the practical details. Languages differ: Arabic appears on all listed profiles that publish languages, English on two, and Turkish on one. Hours also differ. One clinic is listed Saturday to Thursday until 18:00, another Saturday to Wednesday until 16:00, and a third Saturday to Wednesday until 18:00 with Thursday until 15:00. Published consultation fees are 30 JOD and 20 JOD on the two profiles that show them. Insurers listed on the profiles vary, so compare them with your own policy.

Remember that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile is. A detailed profile does not guarantee better results. Use it as a starting point, then ask the doctor directly about the procedure you need, who performs it in the clinic, and what follow-up looks like after a result.

What to expect at the first visit

The first visit is usually a consultation. The doctor will ask about your symptoms, past illnesses, family history of bowel conditions, and medicines you take. They may examine your abdomen and review any earlier results. Depending on your situation, the doctor may order blood tests or stool tests before deciding whether an endoscopy is needed.

If an endoscopy is planned, the clinic will give preparation instructions. For upper endoscopy this often includes fasting for several hours beforehand, and bowel preparation is common before colonoscopy. Instructions vary by procedure and by patient, so follow the clinic's written guidance exactly. Do not stop a prescribed medicine, especially a blood thinner or diabetes medicine, unless a doctor tells you to.

Bring:

• Previous laboratory results, imaging reports and endoscopy reports
• A current list of your medicines and supplements
• Your identification and any insurance card
• A written list of questions

Useful questions include: Which test do you recommend and why? What preparation do I need? Will I be given sedation, and what does that mean for driving afterwards? When and how will I receive the results? What follow-up is needed?

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, confirm three things with the clinic: that your insurer is accepted, the fee for your visit, and the hours for the day you plan to come. Insurers are listed on some profiles, but the list may not reflect current arrangements, so check with both your insurer and the clinic. The published consultation fees on this page are 30 JOD for Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh and 20 JOD for Dr. Mahmoud Khalil Al Sheikh. Ask whether a procedure, its anaesthetic or any tests are billed separately from the consultation.

If a procedure is booked, ask how long it takes, how long you will need to stay at the clinic and whether you need a companion. If you receive sedation, arrange for someone to take you home. Ask how the appointment can be changed if you are unwell on the day.

Getting there

Shmeisani is a central district of Amman. Specialty Hospital is the most useful reference point on this page. Dr. Mahmoud Khalil Al Sheikh's clinic is opposite it, and Dr. Mohammad Yousef Al Baba's clinic is on the ground floor of a medical complex opposite its emergency entrance. Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh's listed location is Shmeisani, Amman, so confirm the exact address when you book.

Other hospitals in the directory's Amman data include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center and Istishari Hospital. Neighbouring districts include Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, 7th Circle and Dabouq. Allow extra time for traffic in central Amman, especially at peak hours, and plan your route before the appointment.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the clinic offers the procedure or service you need.
• Check the confirmed hours for the day you plan to attend.
• Ask for the consultation fee and whether it is paid at the visit.
• Check your insurer against the list on the profile and confirm with the clinic.
• Ask for written preparation instructions, especially about fasting and medicines.
• Bring previous reports, your medicine list and your identification.
• Arrange a companion if sedation is planned.
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care, and call 911 if they occur.