Top 4 Laparoscopic Surgery Clinics in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need laparoscopic surgery?

Laparoscopic surgery is a keyhole approach. The surgeon works through small incisions using a camera and slim instruments. It is used for several common operations, including gallbladder removal, appendix removal, hernia repair and some bariatric (weight-loss) procedures. Whether it suits you depends on your diagnosis and an examination, so the first step is usually a consultation rather than an operation.

Consider booking a consultation if you have:

• Repeated pain under the right ribs or after fatty meals, which can point to gallbladder problems
• A lump or bulge in the groin, navel or abdominal wall, especially one that comes and goes
• Reflux or digestive symptoms that continue despite treatment from your regular doctor
• Weight-related health problems and an interest in discussing bariatric options

Urgent warning signs

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have severe or worsening belly pain, especially with fever, vomiting or a swollen, hard abdomen. The same applies to a hernia that becomes hard or very painful or cannot be pushed back, yellow skin or eyes with fever or pain, vomiting blood or passing black stools, and chest pain or difficulty breathing. Call 911 in Jordan straight away.

How to choose among the clinics here

Start with the services, not the order of the list. Each profile publishes its own services, and they differ. Dr Ehab Totah's clinic lists gallbladder, appendix and hernia assessment alongside laparoscopic and bariatric consultations. Dr Abdullah Mahmoud Al Safarini's clinic lists hernia and anal condition assessment and gastrointestinal tumour surgery consultations. Dr Hisham Issa Shabani's clinic lists the widest range, including thyroid and parathyroid surgery and hemorrhoid treatment. A listed service means the clinic says it offers that care. It does not confirm that the care suits your condition.

Other practical points to weigh:

• Hours: Published schedules differ by day. None of the four lists Friday hours, so plan around that. Thursday hours also vary: Dr Shabani's clinic is open 11:00 to 14:00, Dr Totah's 14:00 to 17:00, and Dr Al Zayyat's 11:00 to 13:00. Dr Al Safarini's published hours run Saturday to Wednesday.
• The surgeon: Each profile links one doctor, listed as a general surgeon. Ask each one directly about their training and how often they perform the operation you may need.
• The hospital: Dr Shabani's profile states that procedures are coordinated with the appropriate hospital, with consultations and follow-up at the clinic. Ask which hospital your operation would take place in and who would perform it.
• Location: All four clinics are in Shmeisani, and each places itself beside, opposite, near or behind Specialty Hospital. That makes the area easy to navigate once you know the landmark.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation is usually a conversation followed by an examination. The surgeon will ask about your symptoms, past operations, medicines and allergies, and may order new tests or review existing ones. You can ask about options, including non-surgical ones. The surgeon will decide what is suitable for you based on your examination and results.

Bring:

• Previous scan, ultrasound, endoscopy or blood test reports, with dates
• A list of medicines and supplements you take, including the doses you use
• A short written timeline of your symptoms: when they started, what makes them worse and what has helped
• Notes or discharge summaries from any previous surgery
• Your ID, and your insurance card if you plan to use cover

Useful questions to ask:

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and how certain are you?
• Are there options other than surgery for my situation?
• If surgery is needed, which operation is proposed, in which hospital, and how long is recovery likely to take?
• What will follow-up look like after an operation?
• For weight-loss surgery, what does the assessment involve and what long-term follow-up is needed?

No clinic can promise a particular result. Ask about the risks of any proposed procedure and the warning signs you should watch for afterwards.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, ask the clinic directly:

• The consultation fee. Several profiles here ask you to contact the clinic to arrange an appointment and confirm the consultation fee.
• Insurance. Whether the clinic accepts your health insurance, and whether your plan covers the consultation, tests and any operation.
• The full pathway. What is billed separately, such as the surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, tests and follow-up visits.
• Changes. The cancellation and rescheduling rules.
• Referral. Whether your family doctor needs to send a referral first.

Use the contact details shown on each clinic's profile on this site. Keep a note of the date, the time and the name of the person you spoke to, and ask for any agreed fee or insurance answer in writing or by message.

Getting there

All four clinics are in Shmeisani, Amman. Specialty Hospital is the landmark used on every profile. Dr Shabani's clinic is beside it in the Mohammad Yousef Al-Hamouri Complex. Dr Al Safarini's clinic is opposite it in Al Husseini Medical Complex No. 2. Dr Totah's clinic is near it in Al Nour Medical Complex No. 4 on Jaber Bin Hayyan Street. Dr Al Zayyat's clinic is behind it in the Mohammad Yousef Al Hammouri Medical Clinics Complex. Use the floor and clinic number given on each profile when you arrive.

If your surgeon books an operation at a different hospital, confirm its address with them before you travel. When using a taxi or ride-hailing app, give the building name and say Shmeisani. Allow extra time at busy hours in central Amman.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the listed service matches your reason for visiting
• Check the clinic's published hours for the day you plan to attend
• Ask for the consultation fee in writing or by message
• Ask whether the clinic accepts your insurance and what your plan covers
• Gather your scans, reports and medicine list
• Write down three to five questions
• Ask which hospital any operation would take place in
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 when they appear