Top 6 Hepatology Clinics in Amman 2026

When do you need a hepatology clinic?

Hepatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. In Jordan, liver care is usually given by gastroenterologists who also follow liver disease. That is why every clinic on this page combines digestive and liver services.

Common reasons people are referred include:

• Abnormal liver blood tests found during a routine check-up or insurance medical
• Fatty liver seen on an ultrasound, often alongside excess weight, diabetes or high cholesterol
• Hepatitis B or hepatitis C found on screening, including before surgery, pregnancy or travel
• Liver effects of regular alcohol use
• Follow-up of known chronic liver disease or cirrhosis, including monitoring for complications
• Gallstones or bile duct problems that may need investigation

Book a routine appointment if you notice persistent tiredness with discomfort under the right ribs, itching without a rash, or unexplained weight loss. The same applies if a doctor has told you your liver enzymes are raised. Many liver conditions cause no symptoms until they are advanced, so a normal feeling does not rule out a problem.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone with you has:

• Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Black, tarry stools
• New confusion, unusual drowsiness or difficulty staying awake, especially in someone with known liver disease
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes together with fever, severe abdominal pain or feeling very unwell
• Rapidly swelling abdomen with breathlessness
• A possible overdose of any medicine, including over-the-counter painkillers, even if there are no symptoms yet

A clinic appointment is not the right place for these situations.

How to choose among the clinics here

People searching for the best hepatology clinics in Amman often want a single answer. In practice, the right choice depends on what you need. Some practical points:

• Single specialist or multi-specialty centre. Three listings are individual gastroenterology practices that list hepatology as a specialty. The other three are larger outpatient services that also include kidney, endocrine, heart and cancer clinics. A multi-specialty setting can help if your liver problem sits alongside diabetes, kidney disease or another long-term condition.
• Procedures you may need. If your doctor has mentioned endoscopy, for example to check for varices (enlarged veins) in cirrhosis, look at each entry's published services. Ask where the procedure itself takes place, as some clinics coordinate procedures at another facility.
• Ongoing follow-up. Chronic hepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis usually need repeat blood tests and scans over years. Choose a location and opening hours you can realistically reach again and again.
• Insurance. Check that your insurer is accepted before the visit, not after.
• Your own questions. Ask whether the doctor regularly follows your specific condition, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or fatty liver.

What to expect at the first visit

The first consultation usually involves a detailed history and an examination. The doctor reviews your previous results and decides which tests are needed next. Blood tests and an abdominal ultrasound are common starting points. Some patients are offered a liver stiffness scan or other imaging, and occasionally a biopsy is discussed.

What to bring

• All previous blood test results, especially liver function tests and hepatitis results, with dates
• Ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, and the images on disc if you have them
• A list of every medicine, herbal product and supplement you take, as some can affect the liver
• Discharge summaries or endoscopy reports from any earlier hospital care
• Your insurance card and ID

Be ready to answer honest questions about alcohol, weight changes, family history of liver disease, and past blood transfusions or surgery. Ask whether you should fast before the visit, in case blood is drawn or an ultrasound is done on the same day.

Questions worth asking

• What is the likely cause of my abnormal results, and what tests will confirm it?
• How often will I need follow-up, and what will be monitored?
• Are there lifestyle changes that matter for my condition?
• Should my family members be tested or vaccinated?
• Which symptoms should make me seek help before my next appointment?

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

None of the six profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask when you book. Useful questions include:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit within a set period charged separately?
• Is my insurer accepted, and do I need prior approval or a referral?
• Are blood tests, ultrasound or endoscopy billed separately, and are they done on site?
• For endoscopy: what preparation is needed, will sedation be used, and do I need someone to drive me home?
• Can I book with a specific named doctor? The larger outpatient services book by physician name.

Four of the listings show Arab Orient Insurance among accepted insurers. Coverage for procedures can differ from coverage for consultations, so confirm both.

Getting there

Amman's traffic can be heavy at rush hours, so allow extra time and arrive early for a first visit. That gives you time to register and complete forms.

• Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh's clinic is in Shmeisani, one of the city's established medical areas.
• Dr. Mustafa Ramadan's clinic is inside the outpatient buildings of Istishari Hospital. Check the building number and floor shown in his entry.
• The other clinics are in central and western parts of the city. Each entry above gives its area and the building, floor or street details from its profile.

If you are coming from districts such as Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Jubeiha or Sweifieh, compare the clinic areas with your route. Regular follow-up is much easier when the clinic is convenient. Larger outpatient services may also have separate entrances for clinics and emergency departments, so confirm the entrance when you book.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether you need a liver consultation only, or may also need endoscopy
• Gather previous liver tests, hepatitis results, scan reports and your medicine list
• Confirm the consultation fee and whether tests are charged separately
• Check that your insurer is accepted and whether pre-approval is required
• Ask whether to fast before the visit
• Confirm the exact building, floor and appointment time
• Check the clinic's confirmed hours, especially if you need a Thursday appointment
• Know the warning signs above and call 911 if any appear