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Top 10 Hepatology Specialists in Amman — A doctor explaining a digestive examination to a patient — directory of the best Hepatology (Liver Disease) doctors in Amman

Top 10 Hepatology Specialists in Amman 2026

Looking for the best hepatology specialists in Amman? This page lists 10 of the 23 profiles on ClinicsJo for liver disease in Amman. All ten are gastroenterologists with a hepatology sub-specialty. They are ordered by how complete and checkable their published profiles are, not by clinical skill. Compare training, liver services, clinic areas, hours and insurers, then read practical guidance on choosing a doctor and preparing for your visit.

10 of 19 doctors on ClinicsJoUpdated 18 October 2026How we chose

At a glance

#DoctorAreaSuitsProfile score
1Ashraf Mohammad Sabri AliJabal AmmanChronic liver disease follow-up plus endoscopy, six days a week47/100
2Noor Abu FarsakhKhaldaFatty liver follow-up; patients preferring an all-female endoscopy team47/100
3Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid3rd CircleHepatitis or cirrhosis needing fibrosis assessment or advanced endoscopy45/100
4Raed Abu GhoshShmeisaniLiver disease follow-up, including variceal treatment, in Shmeisani45/100
5Mustafa RamadanWadi SaqraLiver follow-up alongside colon cancer screening near Wadi Saqra45/100
6Osama Younis TabeelJabal AmmanA considered review of liver symptoms and previous investigations45/100
7Hamdi Abdulrahman Ahmad ShaabanSports CityCombined liver and digestive symptom review near Sports City40/100
8Sobhi Mahmoud NassarJabal AmmanLiver and pancreatic follow-up, with appointments from 09:0040/100
9Tarek QutobAbdaliBiliary and pancreatic assessment, or weight-related metabolic concerns40/100
10Walid Youssef FarahKhaldaAbnormal liver tests or hepatitis follow-up in Khalda40/100

  1. 1Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali

    Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali practises internal medicine, gastroenterology and liver disease at the Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics in Jabal Amman, with consultations on the third floor. He graduated in medicine from Al Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad in 2000. He completed internal medicine training at Jordan Hospital in 2006, followed by a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship there. His liver services include liver disease follow-up, chronic liver disease follow-up and abdominal ultrasound. He also offers upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, biliary endoscopy and pH monitoring. He speaks Arabic and English. Listed insurers are Arab Orient, Euro Arab, Bupa, GlobeMed and NatHealth. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Chronic liver disease follow-up plus endoscopy, six days a week

  2. 2Noor Abu Farsakh

    Dr. Noor Abu Farsakh practises gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine on the ground floor of the Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics in Khalda. She studied medicine at Jordan University of Science and Technology and holds a higher specialty degree in internal medicine from the University of Jordan. She also holds Jordanian Boards in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Her liver services include fatty liver follow-up. She also offers gastroscopy, colonoscopy, reflux and H. pylori management, and gastric balloon care. Her profile describes an all-female team for endoscopy. Listed insurers are Arab Orient, Solidarity – First Insurance Company and Euro Arab. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Fatty liver follow-up; patients preferring an all-female endoscopy team

  3. 3Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid

    Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine with his own clinic at 3rd Circle. According to his biography, he graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1997 and obtained MRCP in 2002. He gained UK specialist qualifications in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine in 2008, and FRCP fellowships in London and Edinburgh in 2012. His practice covers hepatitis and cirrhosis, with liver fibrosis assessment and liver disease follow-up. He also offers endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, capsule endoscopy, and oesophageal pH and motility studies. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Wednesday, 12:00–16:00.

    Suits: Hepatitis or cirrhosis needing fibrosis assessment or advanced endoscopy

  4. 4Raed Abu Ghosh

    Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy with a clinic in Shmeisani. He holds the Jordanian Board in Internal Medicine and the Arab Board in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, and completed higher specialty training at Jordan University Hospital. His biography also mentions a European board and a British fellowship. It notes that he studied medicine in Turkey, trained at the Specialty Hospital and previously worked at King Hussein Cancer Center. His liver services include liver disease follow-up and endoscopic variceal treatment. He also offers ERCP, polyp removal, capsule endoscopy, oesophageal manometry and intragastric balloon. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Hours are Saturday–Wednesday 10:00–18:00 and Thursday 10:00–15:00.

    Suits: Liver disease follow-up, including variceal treatment, in Shmeisani

  5. 5Mustafa Ramadan

    Dr. Mustafa Ramadan specialises in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. His biography says he sees patients at Istishari Hospital's outpatient clinics, and his listed location is Wadi Saqra. He graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology. He trained in internal medicine at the Specialty Hospital and in gastroenterology at the Royal Medical Services. He holds Jordanian Boards in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. His services include liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease follow-up, H. pylori management, gastroscopy, colonoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy. He also offers colon cancer screening and gastric balloon placement. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Hours are Saturday–Wednesday 10:00–17:00 and Thursday 10:00–14:00.

    Suits: Liver follow-up alongside colon cancer screening near Wadi Saqra

  6. 6Osama Younis Tabeel

    Dr. Osama Younis Tabeel practises gastroenterology and liver medicine at the Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics in Jabal Amman. Dr. Tabeel studied medicine at the University of Baghdad, graduating in 2002. This was followed by internal medicine training at Jordan Hospital, completed in 2008, and a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship there, completed in 2015. Consultations cover stomach, bowel and liver symptoms and liver disease follow-up. They also include reviewing earlier investigations and deciding whether endoscopy is needed. Consultations are available in Arabic and English, and Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: A considered review of liver symptoms and previous investigations

  7. 7Hamdi Abdulrahman Ahmad Shaaban

    Dr. Hamdi Abdulrahman Ahmad Shaaban is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. His clinic is on the second floor of Royal Hospital's outpatient clinics off Jordan Street, and his listed location is Sports City. He trained in internal medicine with the Jordanian Ministry of Health. He then completed a gastroenterology and endoscopy fellowship at Jordan University Hospital. His services include gastroenterology and liver consultation, liver disease follow-up and gastrointestinal bleeding assessment. He also assesses dyspepsia and swallowing difficulty and manages reflux, ulcers and H. pylori. Other services are inflammatory bowel disease follow-up, gastroscopy, colonoscopy and gastric balloon. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00.

    Suits: Combined liver and digestive symptom review near Sports City

  8. 8Sobhi Mahmoud Nassar

    Dr. Sobhi Mahmoud Nassar is a gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy specialist on the fourth floor of Al Khalidi Medical Plaza in Jabal Amman. He studied medicine at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Pakistan. He then trained in gastroenterology and hepatology at Jordan University Hospital, where his biography says he served as chief gastroenterology fellow. He holds Jordanian internal medicine and gastroenterology board credentials. His services include liver and pancreatic follow-up, endoscopic care for gastrointestinal bleeding, polyp removal and capsule endoscopy. He also offers swallowing and stricture assessment and intragastric balloon assessment. Confirmed hours are Saturday–Wednesday 09:00–18:00 and Thursday 09:00–13:30.

    Suits: Liver and pancreatic follow-up, with appointments from 09:00

  9. 9Tarek Qutob

    Dr. Tarek Qutob is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at the Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics, with a clinical interest in therapeutic and bariatric endoscopy. He studied medicine at the University of Jordan and completed an internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo. He then completed a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the University of Rochester. His listed services focus on pancreatic and biliary disease assessment, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. They also include gastric balloon when clinically appropriate and weight-related nutrition and metabolic assessment. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Biliary and pancreatic assessment, or weight-related metabolic concerns

  10. 10Walid Youssef Farah

    Dr. Walid Youssef Farah is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and internal medicine at the Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics in Khalda. He holds Jordanian Boards in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. His biography notes that he previously headed gastroenterology at Prince Hamza Hospital and has clinical experience in Saudi Arabia. His liver services include liver assessment, liver-test review and hepatitis follow-up. He also offers upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, reflux and stomach disorder care, and review of digestive medicines and investigations. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Abnormal liver tests or hepatitis follow-up in Khalda

This shortlist covers 10 of the 19 matching doctors on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.

How we chose this list

Every matching doctor profile in this area was scored out of 100 for how complete and checkable its published information is, and the highest scores appear here in order. Featured placement does not change a profile's score, and the score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes — it tells you how much you can check before you call.

  • Profile verified by the platform15
  • Approved reviews (number and average)20
  • Published years of experience (up to 25)15
  • Published qualifications10
  • Written professional biography8
  • Profile photo5
  • Published services8
  • Listed insurers7
  • Confirmed opening hours6
  • Published consultation fee3
  • Map location3

Ties are broken by the number of approved reviews, then published years of experience. Confirm the service, branch, appointment, fees and insurance coverage with the practice before visiting.

When do you need a hepatology specialist?

Hepatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, and it often overlaps with care of the pancreas. In Jordan, liver care is usually provided by gastroenterologists with additional hepatology training. That is the case for every doctor on this page.

Common reasons people see a liver specialist include:

  • Fatty liver disease, which is often linked to excess weight, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol and is frequently found by chance on an ultrasound.
  • Viral hepatitis, especially hepatitis B and C, which can damage the liver silently for years.
  • Alcohol-related liver disease and liver injury linked to medicines or herbal products.
  • Autoimmune and inherited liver conditions, such as autoimmune hepatitis or iron overload.
  • Cirrhosis (advanced scarring) and its complications.
  • Gallstones, bile duct problems and liver lumps seen on a scan.

Signs it is worth booking a visit

  • Liver blood tests that come back abnormal, even if you feel well.
  • Fatty liver reported on an ultrasound.
  • A positive hepatitis B or C test, or a close family member with either infection.
  • Persistent tiredness with itching, mild yellowing of the eyes, or dark urine.
  • Long-term medicines that your doctor says need liver monitoring.

A general practitioner or internist can often do the first tests and refer you if needed.

Warning signs that need urgent care

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

  • Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.
  • Black, tarry stools.
  • New confusion, unusual drowsiness or a change in behaviour, especially in someone with known liver disease.
  • Yellow skin or eyes together with fever, severe abdominal pain or feeling very unwell.
  • A rapidly swelling abdomen with breathlessness or fever.
  • A suspected overdose of any medicine, including paracetamol, even if there are no symptoms yet.

How to choose among the doctors here

A directory cannot objectively rank the best hepatology specialists in Amman. Use the profiles to find the doctor whose published services and practical details fit your situation.

  • Match the services to your problem. Several profiles name specific liver services:
  • Fatty liver follow-up: Dr. Noor Abu Farsakh.
  • Hepatitis follow-up and liver-test review: Dr. Walid Youssef Farah.
  • Hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver fibrosis assessment: Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid's biography.
  • Endoscopic variceal treatment: Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh.
  • Liver and pancreatic follow-up: Dr. Sobhi Mahmoud Nassar.
  • Bile duct and pancreatic questions. ERCP or endoscopic ultrasound appears on the profiles of Dr. Rashid, Dr. Abu Ghosh and Dr. Tarek Qutob.
  • Read the training. Each entry summarises the published degrees, boards and fellowships. These tell you where a doctor trained, not how outcomes compare.
  • Check hours against your routine. Most clinics here open Saturday to Thursday, and some close earlier on Thursday. Dr. Rashid's confirmed hours are Saturday to Wednesday afternoons. Dr. Nassar starts at 09:00.
  • Ask where procedures happen. If endoscopy or a scan is likely, ask which facility performs it and whether your insurer covers that facility.
  • Language and gender preferences. Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali and Dr. Osama Younis Tabeel list Arabic and English. Dr. Abu Farsakh's profile describes an all-female endoscopy team.
  • Think long term. Chronic liver conditions usually need follow-up over months or years. A clinic you can reach easily and regularly matters.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually ask about your symptoms, medical history, medicines, alcohol use and family history, then examine you. Expect a careful review of any results you bring. Depending on the situation, the doctor may arrange further steps:

  • Repeat liver blood tests and hepatitis tests.
  • An abdominal ultrasound.
  • A non-invasive test of liver stiffness to estimate scarring.
  • An endoscopy, for example to check for enlarged veins in people with cirrhosis.

A liver biopsy is needed only in selected cases.

What to bring

  • All previous blood tests and scan reports, with dates, plus the actual images if you have them.
  • A full list of medicines, including herbal remedies, supplements and anything bought without a prescription.
  • Your vaccination record for hepatitis A and B, if available.
  • Your referral letter, national ID or passport, and insurance card.

Ask the clinic in advance whether you should fast, because some blood tests and ultrasounds are done on the same day. If sedated endoscopy is planned, arrange for someone to accompany you and do not drive afterwards.

Questions worth asking

  • What is the likely cause of my results, and how much scarring is there?
  • Which tests do I need next, and why?
  • How often should I be followed up?
  • What changes to diet, weight, alcohol or medicines are recommended for me?
  • Should my family be tested or vaccinated?
  • Which symptoms mean I should come back sooner?

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

  • Insurance. Arab Orient Insurance appears on six of these profiles. Other listed insurers include Euro Arab, Bupa, GlobeMed, NatHealth and Solidarity – First Insurance Company. Insurer lists change, so confirm that your specific policy is accepted for both the consultation and any procedures.
  • Pre-approval. Ask whether endoscopy, elastography or scans need approval from your insurer before they are done.
  • Fees. Ask the clinic for the consultation and follow-up fees. Ask separately about tests, imaging, endoscopy, sedation and facility charges.
  • Referral. Some insurance plans require a referral from a general practitioner before a specialist visit.
  • Booking details. Confirm the day, the time, the floor or clinic number and the expected waiting time. Hospital-based clinics may also require registration at reception before you are seen.

Getting there

Amman is home to around 5 million residents, and traffic can be heavy at rush hour, so allow extra time. Two of the listed doctors share specialist outpatient clinics in Khalda, and Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh's clinic is in Shmeisani. Dr. Mustafa Ramadan's biography places his clinic at Istishari Hospital's outpatient clinics. The other doctors practise in other parts of the capital. Use the map on each profile to plan your route and parking.

If you need hospital care beyond a clinic visit, the capital's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. King Hussein Cancer Center provides cancer care. In an emergency, call 911 rather than driving to a clinic.

Checklist before you book

  • I know the main question I want answered, such as abnormal tests, fatty liver, hepatitis or cirrhosis follow-up.
  • I have checked that the doctor's published services cover my problem.
  • I have confirmed the clinic's hours and location.
  • I have confirmed with my insurer and the clinic that my policy is accepted.
  • I have asked about the consultation fee and the likely costs of tests or procedures.
  • I have gathered previous blood tests, scan reports and a full medicine list.
  • I know whether I need to fast or bring a companion.
  • I know the urgent warning signs and that Jordan's emergency number is 911.

How much do Hepatology (Liver Disease) doctors in Amman charge for a consultation?

Consultation fees of Hepatology (Liver Disease) doctors in Amman published on ClinicsJo: 20–30 JOD (profiles: 8), median 25 JOD. They are the fees the doctors' profiles show, for the consultation only; tests and procedures depend on your case.

What clinics and doctors have published on ClinicsJo

Other doctor profiles with a published fee: 3.

What sets the price with Hepatology (Liver Disease) doctors?

  • The consultation fee and follow-up visits
  • Tests and investigations needed
  • The chosen treatment approach and its duration
  • Medicines or supplies
  • Insurance coverage and your share of the cost

How to ask about the price

Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the profiles on this page.

The figures above are the ones the profiles on ClinicsJo show and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo

Frequently asked questions

How was this list of hepatology specialists in Amman chosen?
The ten doctors come from 23 profiles on ClinicsJo for this specialty in Amman. They are ordered by a 100-point profile-completeness score. It counts items such as published qualifications, a written biography, services, listed insurers, confirmed hours and a map location. The score measures how complete and checkable a profile is. It does not measure treatment quality or outcomes.
Is a gastroenterologist the same as a hepatologist in Jordan?
Not exactly, but they overlap a great deal. In Jordan, liver disease is mostly managed by gastroenterologists who have trained in hepatology. Their qualifications are often called gastroenterology and hepatology boards or fellowships. Every doctor on this page is a gastroenterologist with a hepatology sub-specialty. Many also perform endoscopy, which can be useful when liver disease affects the digestive tract.
Which doctors here list fatty liver or hepatitis follow-up?
Dr. Noor Abu Farsakh lists fatty liver follow-up. Dr. Walid Youssef Farah lists hepatitis follow-up and liver-test review. Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Rashid's biography mentions hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver fibrosis assessment. Most other profiles list general liver disease follow-up. Check each profile, and ask the clinic whether the doctor regularly manages your particular condition.
Do I need a referral to see a liver specialist in Amman?
Many private clinics accept direct bookings, but some insurance plans require a referral from a general practitioner first. A referral letter also helps the specialist understand why you are coming. Check your policy before booking. Bring the referral letter, together with your previous blood tests and scans, to the first appointment.
What tests might a liver specialist order?
Depending on your situation, common tests include liver blood tests, hepatitis B and C tests, and clotting tests. Imaging is usually an abdominal ultrasound, and some patients have a non-invasive scan that measures liver stiffness to estimate scarring. Some people need an endoscopy, and a liver biopsy is needed only in selected cases. The doctor will explain which tests suit your circumstances.
When are liver symptoms an emergency?
Seek emergency care straight away for any of these: vomiting blood, black tarry stools, new confusion or drowsiness, or yellow skin with fever or severe abdominal pain. The same applies to a rapidly swelling abdomen or any suspected medicine overdose, including paracetamol. In Jordan, call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency department rather than waiting for a clinic appointment.
Which insurers do these hepatology clinics accept?
Arab Orient Insurance is listed on six of the ten profiles. Euro Arab, Bupa, GlobeMed, NatHealth and Solidarity – First Insurance Company also appear on some profiles. Insurer agreements change, so always confirm with both the clinic and your insurer before you go. Ask, too, whether procedures such as endoscopy need prior approval.

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This page helps you compare published profiles; it is not medical advice and does not rank clinical skill. In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.