Top 4 Hand & Upper Limb Surgery Specialists in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Hand and upper limb surgery covers the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. That includes bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It is a sub-specialty of orthopaedics, and all four surgeons on this page are orthopaedic surgeons who list it among their areas of practice.

Common reasons people see a hand and upper limb specialist include:

• Nerve compression, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This typically causes tingling, numbness or pain in the thumb and first fingers, often worse at night, sometimes with a weaker grip.
• Fractures and dislocations of the fingers, wrist, elbow or shoulder, including follow-up after a fracture has been set.
• Tendon and ligament problems, such as a finger that catches or locks, pain at the base of the thumb, or a sports injury to the wrist or shoulder.
• Shoulder conditions, including repeated dislocation, stiffness or long-standing pain that limits lifting the arm.
• Arthritis in the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder that makes everyday tasks difficult.
• Lumps on the hand or wrist that are growing, painful or worrying you.

Book a routine visit if symptoms last more than a few weeks or keep coming back. You should also book if they wake you at night, or if they make it hard to grip, write, type or lift. Many hand conditions are first managed without surgery, for example with splints, activity changes, physiotherapy or injections. The surgeon will explain which options apply to you after an examination.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away for any of the following:

• A deep cut to the hand or fingers, especially with numbness, a finger you cannot bend or straighten, or heavy bleeding.
• A finger or hand that turns pale, blue or cold.
• An obvious deformity after a fall, or bone visible through the skin.
• A partial or complete finger amputation. Bring the part with you, wrapped in a clean, damp cloth, sealed in a bag and kept cool. Do not put it directly on ice.
• Rapidly spreading redness, swelling and throbbing pain with fever. A wound from a bite, including a human bite, also needs prompt assessment.
• Sudden weakness or numbness of an arm together with facial drooping, speech difficulty, or chest pain. These can signal a stroke or heart attack, not a hand problem.

How to choose among the doctors here

The four hand and upper limb surgery specialists in Jabal Amman listed here share a sub-specialty. Their published services and practical details differ, so match them to your problem:

• Look at the listed services, not just the sub-specialty label. Dr. Saher Al-Dabba lists carpal tunnel treatment and shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Kamel Faeq Afifi lists hand and trauma surgery, and his biography mentions an upper-limb and microsurgery fellowship. Dr. Mohammed Omar Tabaza lists shoulder dislocation treatment and fracture care. Dr. Hazem Al-Droubi lists shoulder replacement and arthroscopy, and much of his published work is in spine surgery.
• Consider whether your symptoms might come from the neck. Tingling or pain running down the arm can sometimes come from the cervical spine rather than the wrist. A surgeon who also treats spinal conditions may be relevant here, but your doctor will decide what tests you need.
• Language. Dr. Tabaza lists Arabic, English and Italian. Dr. Afifi lists Arabic, English, German and Turkish.
• Hours. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza lists confirmed hours of 09:00–18:00 Saturday to Wednesday, with a shorter Thursday. Dr. Tabaza lists 10:00–17:00, Saturday to Thursday.
• Insurance. Check that your insurer appears on the profile, then confirm with both the clinic and the insurer.

If you searched for the best hand & upper limb surgery specialists in Jabal Amman, note that this page does not rank clinical skill. It helps you find the profile whose services, language and hours fit your situation.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation usually involves a history of your symptoms and a physical examination of the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. This may include tests of grip, movement and sensation. The surgeon may then request X-rays or other imaging, or nerve conduction studies, before discussing treatment.

What to bring:

• Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card.
• Any previous X-rays, scans and reports, including the images on disc if you have them.
• A list of your current medicines and any allergies.
• Notes from previous treatment, such as physiotherapy, splinting, injections or earlier surgery.

Useful questions to ask:

• What is the likely cause of my symptoms, and what else could it be?
• Which nonsurgical options are reasonable to try first?
• If surgery is suggested, what does recovery involve, and how long will I need to rest the hand or arm?
• When can I return to work, driving or sport?
• Which warning signs after treatment should prompt me to call back?

Wear loose sleeves so the arm can be examined easily. Remove rings before the visit if your fingers are swollen.

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

Two of the profiles list insurers, and some companies appear on both. Examples include GlobeMed, MedNet, Arab Orient Insurance, Euro Arab Insurance Group, The Islamic Insurance Company and Med Service. Inclusion on a profile does not guarantee cover for a specific procedure. Before booking, ask:

• Is my policy accepted at this clinic, and is a referral or pre-approval needed?
• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit charged separately?
• Will imaging, nerve studies, splints or injections be billed separately?
• If surgery is recommended, which facility would it take place in, and does my insurer cover it there?

Ask the clinic to confirm the doctor's current days and hours, especially for a profile without confirmed hours.

Getting there

All four doctors are listed in Jabal Amman, in Amman. Amman has around 5 million residents, and Jabal Amman is reachable from districts such as Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, the Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq and Jubeiha, as well as the 7th Circle area. Traffic in the capital can be heavy at peak times, so allow extra time. Use the map on each profile, and confirm the floor and room when you book, because large medical buildings house many clinics.

If you have an injured hand, ask someone else to drive you. In an emergency, call 911 rather than travelling to an outpatient clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Match your problem to the doctor's listed services, not only the sub-specialty label.
• Confirm the clinic address, floor and room.
• Check the doctor's current days and hours.
• Confirm insurance acceptance and any pre-approval with both the clinic and your insurer.
• Ask the consultation fee and what it includes.
• Gather previous X-rays, scans, reports and your medicine list.
• Note when symptoms started, what makes them worse, and what you have tried.
• Ask about the preferred language for the consultation if needed.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear.