Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic
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Top 7 Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Doctors in Jordan 2026
Looking for laparoscopic hernia surgery doctors in Jordan? This page covers seven general surgery specialists with published profiles on ClinicsJo, based in Amman and Zarqa. Their order follows a profile-completeness score, not clinical quality. Each entry shows the clinic area, hours, published fee and services, so you can compare before booking.
At a glance
| # | Doctor | Area | Rating | Experience | Consultation | Hours | Insurance | Suits | Profile score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud DawoudFeatured | Jabal Amman | 5.0 (1 review) | 18 yrs | 25 JOD | 6 days · 09:00–17:00 | Not accepted | Jabal Amman patients seeking hernia care, with Arabic or English consultations | 71/100 |
| 2 | Hamed Mahmoud Matkari | Khalda | — | — | 20 JOD | 6 days · 10:00–17:00 | Accepted | Khalda patients seeking inguinal, umbilical or femoral hernia assessment | 63/100 |
| 3 | Mohammad Faiq Hamdan | Rabieh | — | 17 yrs | 30 JOD | 6 days · 10:00–18:00 | Accepted | Rabieh patients wanting an abdominal and hernia assessment before any surgery | 58/100 |
| 4 | Haitham Hamdan | Arjan | — | — | 25 JOD | 6 days · 08:00–16:00 | Accepted | Arjan patients seeking laparoscopic hernia repair, open from 08:00 | 50/100 |
| 5 | Rabee Walid Afaneh | Sa'Ada Street | — | — | 20 JOD | 6 days · 10:00–17:00 | Accepted | Zarqa patients seeking laparoscopic hernia surgery, in Arabic or English | 50/100 |
| 6 | Huthaifa Mohammad Asmar | Downtown Zarqa | — | — | 20 JOD | 6 days · 10:00–17:00 | Accepted | Zarqa patients seeking laparoscopic colon, gallbladder or anal-related care | 50/100 |
| 7 | Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb | Jabal Amman | — | — | 30 JOD | 6 days · 09:00–18:00 | Accepted | Jabal Amman patients with hernia plus colorectal or gallbladder concerns | 50/100 |
From each profile as published today: approved reviews only, consultation fees only where the profile states them, confirmed weekly hours (the most common shift). «—» means the profile does not publish it.
Profiles marked “Featured” appear first, in the display order set by the platform administration; the rest follow the published profile score. Featured placement is not a measure of clinical quality.
1Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud DawoudFeatured
Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud is a general surgeon whose subspecialties include laparoscopic, bariatric and breast surgery. His profile shows 18 years of experience, an MBBS from the University of Jordan (2006), the Jordanian Board in General Surgery (2013) and a bariatric and laparoscopic fellowship at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center in Saudi Arabia (2013). Listed services include hernia treatment in Jordan, GERD and hiatal hernia treatment, and gallbladder treatment. He consults at Dr. Dawoud Dawoud Clinic in Jabal Amman, Saturday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00, with a published fee of 25 JOD. The profile is verified by the platform and shows one approved review averaging 5. Consultations are available in Arabic and English.
Suits: Jabal Amman patients seeking hernia care, with Arabic or English consultations
2Hamed Mahmoud Matkari
Dr. Hamed Mahmoud Matkari is a general surgeon with laparoscopic and bariatric subspecialties. His profile lists a Bachelor of Medicine from Mutah University, Jordan, British Royal College of Surgeons membership and the Jordanian Board in General Surgery. Published services include inguinal, umbilical and femoral hernia repair and general hernia repair, alongside colon resection, splenectomy and haemorrhoid banding. His clinic in Khalda, Amman, is open Saturday to Thursday, with Thursday hours ending at 14:00. The published consultation fee is 20 JOD. The profile is verified by the platform and lists 12 insurers.
Suits: Khalda patients seeking inguinal, umbilical or femoral hernia assessment
Dr. Hamed Mahmoud Matkari ClinicSign in to the platform to view the phone number77 viewsHours 10:00–17:00 · 6 days a weekInsurance not specified3Mohammad Faiq Hamdan
Dr. Mohammad Faiq Hamdan is a consultant general surgeon with 17 years of published experience and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Jordan (2005). His profile lists surgical training in Southampton and Bristol, a bariatric and advanced laparoscopic fellowship, and a consultant post at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, United Kingdom. Qualifications include FRCS and Jordanian Boards in general and bariatric surgery. Listed services include gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric balloon, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy. His biography says consultations assess abdominal and hernia concerns and whether surgery is needed. He practises in Rabieh, Amman, Saturday to Thursday, with a published fee of 30 JOD.
Suits: Rabieh patients wanting an abdominal and hernia assessment before any surgery
Dr. Mohammad Faiq Hamdan General Surgery ClinicSign in to the platform to view the phone number17 years of experience57 viewsHours 10:00–18:00 · 6 days a weekInsurance not specified4Haitham Hamdan
Dr. Haitham Hamdan is a consultant in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at the outpatient clinics of Istiklal Hospital in Arjan, Amman. His profile records a medical degree from the University of Jordan (2001) and the Jordanian Board in General Surgery. Services include hernia repair, laparoscopic hernia surgery, laparoscopic splenectomy, GERD surgery and hemorrhoids surgery. Listed memberships include the Jordanian general surgery board and the Jordanian Surgeons Association. Clinic hours run Saturday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00, and the published consultation fee is 25 JOD. The profile lists 12 insurers.
Suits: Arjan patients seeking laparoscopic hernia repair, open from 08:00
Istiklal Hospital Outpatient ClinicsSign in to the platform to view the phone numberConsultation fee25 JD5Rabee Walid Afaneh
Dr. Rabee Walid Afaneh is a general and laparoscopic surgeon whose current listed practice is at Al-Hikma Modern Hospital in Zarqa. His profile lists the Jordanian Board in General Surgery (2012), the Arab Board in General Surgery (2013) and a laparoscopic surgery fellowship from World Laparoscopy University, India (2017). Services include laparoscopic hernia surgery, appendectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and thyroidectomy. Earlier experience listed includes a Ministry of Health post and Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Riyadh. His clinic on Sa'Ada Street in Zarqa is open Saturday to Thursday, with Thursday hours ending at 16:00. The published fee is 20 JOD, and Arabic and English are listed.
Suits: Zarqa patients seeking laparoscopic hernia surgery, in Arabic or English
Rabee Walid Afaneh ClinicSign in to the platform to view the phone number6Huthaifa Mohammad Asmar
Dr. Huthaifa Mohammad Asmar is a general surgeon with laparoscopic and oncologic surgery in his listed current practice. His profile lists the Jordanian Board in General Surgery, a higher specialty in general surgery from the University of Jordan, and a higher specialty in breast and tumor surgery from King Hussein Cancer Center. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published services include laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass, exploratory laparoscopy, cholecystectomy, anal fissure treatment and laser treatment of pilonidal sinus. His clinic in Downtown Zarqa is open Saturday to Thursday, with Thursday hours to 14:00. The published fee is 20 JOD, and Arabic and English are listed.
Suits: Zarqa patients seeking laparoscopic colon, gallbladder or anal-related care
Huthaifa Mohammad Asmar ClinicSign in to the platform to view the phone number7Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb
Dr. Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon with laparoscopic surgery among his subspecialties. His profile lists a colorectal surgery fellowship from Cleveland Clinic and British Royal College fellowship training in general and colorectal surgery. Published services include hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, laparoscopic appendectomy, colon cancer resection and haemorrhoid and anal fistula treatment. His current listed posts are a surgery clinic at Jordan University Hospital and a private clinic. His Amman clinic is at Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, Jabal Amman, open Saturday to Thursday, with Thursday hours ending at 13:30. The published fee is 30 JOD, and three insurers are listed.
Suits: Jabal Amman patients with hernia plus colorectal or gallbladder concerns
Al Khalidi Medical PlazaSign in to the platform to view the phone number108 viewsHours 09:00–18:00 · 6 days a weekInsurance not specified
This shortlist covers 7 of the 11 matching doctors on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.
How we chose this list
Every matching doctor profile in this country 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. Profiles marked “Featured” are shown first, in the display order set by the platform administration.
- 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 laparoscopic hernia surgery?
A hernia happens when fatty tissue or part of the bowel pushes through a weak point in the abdominal wall. Common types include inguinal hernias in the upper thigh, umbilical hernias around the navel, incisional hernias at the site of an earlier operation, and hiatal hernias at the top of the stomach. Laparoscopic repair works from inside the abdomen through three small incisions. The surgeon returns the hernia contents to their place and fixes a surgical mesh over the defect to reinforce the wall.
A visit is worth booking if you notice a bulge that gets bigger when you stand, cough or lift and eases when you lie down, or a feeling of dragging, heaviness or pain that worsens later in the day. A hernia does not heal by itself or shrink with exercise, and it tends to enlarge over time. Whether and when to operate is decided with a surgeon after assessment.
Warning signs that need urgent care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department without waiting for a clinic appointment if:
- the bulge becomes suddenly very painful
- it feels firm and tender, or turns red, dark or purple
- it cannot be pushed back
- you have vomiting, a swollen tender belly or fever
- you cannot pass gas or stool
These signs can mean tissue is trapped or its blood supply is affected, and they should not wait.
How to choose among the doctors here
Start with the type of hernia you have. Not every profile lists hernia repair in its services, so read each service list for the hernia type you need. Some profiles list inguinal, umbilical, femoral or general hernia repair, while others mention hernia only as a consultation topic in their biography.
Useful practical criteria include:
- Location and hours. Each profile states its own city and district. The list covers Jabal Amman, Khalda, Rabieh and Arjan in Amman, and Sa'Ada Street and Downtown Zarqa in Zarqa. Hours differ, and several clinics have shorter Thursday hours.
- Published training. Compare qualifications and dates where they are shown. Some profiles publish years of experience and detailed training, others publish less.
- Approved reviews. Only some profiles show approved reviews. A single review is a very small sample.
- Subspecialty fit. If your hernia is linked to gallbladder, bariatric or colorectal concerns, compare the services lists on each profile.
The order on this page follows profile completeness, not clinical quality. A completeness score shows how much a doctor has published, not who is most skilled. Choosing among the best laparoscopic hernia surgery doctors in Jordan therefore needs a consultation, not just a ranking.
At the consultation, useful questions include: what type of hernia I have, whether laparoscopic repair suits my case, what the recurrence risk is for me, how the mesh is placed, what recovery and return to activity look like, and what the plan is if the hernia is larger or complicated than expected.
What to expect at the first visit
Bring any scans, reports or test results you already have, a list of current medicines and supplements (including blood thinners), details of earlier abdominal operations, and the approximate date the bulge first appeared. Write your questions down before the visit.
Expect the doctor to ask about your medical history, examine the abdominal wall, and review your investigations. A careful assessment also covers alternatives, risks and the preparation needed before surgery. Do not stop or change any medicine without advice from the doctor who prescribed it.
For context, the operation usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, longer for bilateral or recurrent hernias. Discharge is the same day or after one night. Your surgeon should explain the graded return to activity and any lifting limits.
Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment
Each profile publishes its own consultation fee. On this list the published fees are 20, 25 or 30 JOD. Ask the clinic what the fee covers, and whether tests, imaging or any procedure are charged separately. The biography of one profile advises discussing fees for any procedure separately with the physician before deciding.
Insurer lists differ from profile to profile. Confirm that your insurer is accepted at the specific clinic, and check with your insurer how it applies to a consultation and to surgery, since coverage depends on your plan.
Getting there
Use the city and district shown on each profile. Amman areas on this list are Jabal Amman, Khalda, Rabieh and Arjan. Zarqa areas are Sa'Ada Street and Downtown Zarqa. Allow extra time for traffic, and check the hours for your day before you leave, especially on Thursdays when several clinics close earlier.
Checklist before you book
- Confirm the profile lists the hernia type you need.
- Check the consultation fee and ask what it covers.
- Confirm your insurer is accepted at that clinic.
- Check the clinic hours for the day you plan to attend.
- Gather prior scans, reports and a list of your medicines.
- Write down when the bulge started and what makes it worse.
- Prepare your questions about the type of repair and recovery.
- Remember that 911 is the emergency number in Jordan.
How much does Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery cost in Jordan?
No clinic on ClinicsJo has published a price for Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery yet, so we do not quote an estimated figure. What is published is the consultation fee: 20–30 JOD (profiles: 10). The doctor sets the treatment price after assessing your case.
What clinics and doctors have published on ClinicsJo
- Published consultation fee — Rabee Walid Afaneh: 20 JOD consultation fee.
- Published consultation fee — Huthaifa Mohammad Asmar: 20 JOD consultation fee.
- Published consultation fee — Hamed Mahmoud Matkari: 20 JOD consultation fee.
- Published consultation fee — Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud: 25 JOD consultation fee.
- Published consultation fee — Haitham Hamdan: 25 JOD consultation fee.
Other doctor profiles with a published fee: 5.
What sets the price of Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery?
- Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
- The hospital, room type and length of stay
- The technique used (keyhole, laser or open surgery)
- Pre-operative tests and medical supplies
- Follow-up visits after the operation
Expected duration (from the procedure guide): The operation usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, longer for bilateral or recurrent hernias, with discharge the same day or after one night
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 doctor and clinic profiles on this page.
The figures above were published by the clinics and doctors themselves on ClinicsJo and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the all-inclusive price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best laparoscopic hernia surgery doctors in Jordan?
This page does not rank doctors by skill. The list is ordered by a published 100-point profile-completeness score covering verification, approved reviews, years of experience, qualifications, biography, photo, services, insurers, opening hours, consultation fee and map location. The score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes. Use it to see which profiles publish more detail, then compare services, location and training yourself.
Does a hernia always need surgery?
A hernia does not heal by itself and does not shrink with exercise, and it tends to enlarge over time. Surgical repair is the treatment that closes the defect. Whether and when to operate is decided after an examination with a surgeon. Seek emergency care at once if the bulge becomes very painful, firm, discoloured or cannot be pushed back, or if you are vomiting. Call 911.
What happens during laparoscopic hernia repair?
The surgeon makes three small incisions, returns the hernia contents to their proper place and fixes a surgical mesh over the defect to reinforce the abdominal wall. The operation usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, longer for bilateral or recurrent hernias. Discharge is the same day or after one night. Your surgeon will explain the recovery plan and graded return to activity.
How much is a consultation with these doctors?
Each profile publishes its own consultation fee, and on this list the published fees are 20, 25 or 30 JOD. Ask the clinic what the fee includes, and whether tests, imaging or any procedure are charged separately. Confirm this before your visit so there are no surprises.
Do these doctors accept insurance?
Each profile shows its own list of insurers, and the lists differ. Check whether your insurer is accepted at the specific clinic, and ask your insurer how it applies to consultations and to surgery, because coverage depends on your plan and on the service.
Which areas do these doctors serve?
Profiles on this list are in Jabal Amman, Khalda, Rabieh and Arjan in Amman, and in Sa'Ada Street and Downtown Zarqa in Zarqa. Choose the area that is easiest to reach, then compare services and hours. Allow extra time for traffic in both cities.
How long does recovery take after hernia surgery?
Recovery depends on the type of hernia, the repair and your general health, so there is no single timeline. Ask your surgeon for a personal plan, including when to return to work, driving and lifting. Follow the aftercare instructions you are given, and report any warning signs such as severe pain, vomiting or a firm, discoloured bulge promptly.
Why do some profiles appear first?
Profiles marked “Featured” appear first, in the display order set by the platform administration. They are a featured placement, not a measure of clinical quality; the rest of the list follows the published profile score. A featured profile shown on a district page may practise elsewhere in Amman — check the address on its card.
Sources and references
Prepared by: the ClinicsJo editorial team. Last updated 20 October 2026.
List data: the doctor and clinic profiles published on ClinicsJo — services, doctors, hours, insurers and addresses entered by the providers or compiled by our team from public sources. Reviews appear only after moderation, the verified badge only on profiles the platform administration verified, and no price appears unless the profile itself publishes it. Where the data comes from and how lists are ordered · Medical content policy
Health references: the health information in the guide is general and written to agree with the guidance of major health bodies. To read further or check it:
- Information for patients — American College of Surgeons
- Health A to Z — NHS (UK)
- Jordan Ministry of Health — Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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