Top 4 Laparoscopic Surgery Specialists in Arjan 2026

When do you need laparoscopic surgery?

Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery uses a few small incisions, a camera and fine instruments instead of one large cut. For many common abdominal operations, it is linked to less pain, smaller scars and a quicker return to normal activity than open surgery. It does not suit every patient or condition. A surgeon may also need to switch to an open approach during the operation if that is safer.

Across the four profiles on this page, the published services cover:

• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), usually for gallstones that cause symptoms
• Appendix removal (appendectomy)
• Hernia repair
• Weight-loss (bariatric) operations such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, plus treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fissures and anal fistulas

Signs it is worth booking a surgical assessment

• Repeated pain in the upper right or upper middle abdomen, often after fatty meals, especially if an ultrasound has shown gallstones
• A bulge in the groin, at the navel or near an old scar that appears when you cough or strain
• Ongoing rectal bleeding, pain when opening your bowels, or a lasting lump or discharge near the anus
• A persistent change in bowel habit
• Severe obesity with weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, where your doctor suggests discussing surgery

Bariatric surgery is generally considered only after a full assessment of your weight, health conditions and previous weight-loss attempts. It also requires lifelong changes to how you eat, plus regular follow-up.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:

• Sudden, severe or worsening abdominal pain, especially pain that moves to the lower right side, with fever or vomiting
• Abdominal pain with yellowing of the skin or eyes, high fever or shivering
• A hernia that becomes hard or very painful, or cannot be pushed back, particularly with vomiting or being unable to pass wind
• Vomiting blood, black tarry stools or heavy rectal bleeding
• After any operation: fever, spreading redness or discharge from the wound, a painful swollen leg, chest pain or breathlessness

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

All four surgeons list laparoscopic surgery and consult at the same outpatient clinics, so location will not separate them. If you searched for the best laparoscopic surgery specialists in Arjan, note that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not surgical skill. Practical criteria help more:

• Match the services to your problem.
• Sleeve gastrectomy appears on the profiles of Dr. Nedal Semreen and Dr. Mohammad Okasha. Gastric bypass appears on Dr. Semreen's, and Dr. Haitham Hamdan lists bariatric surgery assessment.
• For anal conditions, Dr. Okasha and Dr. Mohammad Awni Saadeh list haemorrhoid, fissure and fistula treatment, and Dr. Semreen lists haemorrhoid and fissure treatment.
• Dr. Okasha lists breast assessment and surgery, and Dr. Semreen lists breast and gastrointestinal tumour assessment.
• Read the qualifications. Dr. Semreen, Dr. Okasha and Dr. Hamdan list the Jordanian Board in General Surgery, and Dr. Semreen and Dr. Okasha also list fellowships. Dr. Saadeh's profile lists advanced laparoscopic and robot-assisted diplomas. Ask any surgeon how often they perform your specific procedure laparoscopically.
• Ask about the whole pathway. Weight-loss surgery in particular involves tests before the operation, nutrition advice and long-term follow-up. Ask who provides each part.
• Check insurance early. Two profiles list Arab Orient Insurance. Confirm any other insurer directly with the clinic.
• Consider a second opinion for major planned operations. Because all four surgeons work in the same building, seeing a second one is easy to arrange.

What to expect at the first visit

Each biography describes an assessment before any decision on treatment. Expect the surgeon to:

• Take a detailed history and examine you
• Review earlier tests
• Possibly request blood tests, an ultrasound or other imaging, or an endoscopy before recommending an operation

What to bring

• Your ID and insurance card
• Previous scans, reports and endoscopy results, as prints or on a disc
• A list of all your medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines
• Details of previous operations, any problems with anaesthesia, and allergies
• For a weight-loss surgery assessment: your weight history, previous diets or treatments, and other health conditions

Questions to ask

• Do I need surgery, and are there non-surgical options?
• Can this be done laparoscopically in my case, and how likely is a switch to open surgery?
• What are the main risks?
• How long is the hospital stay, and when can I return to work and normal activity?
• What preparation is needed, such as fasting or changes to my medicines? Do not stop any medicine without your doctor's advice.
• Who handles follow-up, and whom do I contact if a problem appears after surgery?

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

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

• What is the consultation fee, and does it include a follow-up visit to review test results?
• If surgery is recommended, can I get a written estimate? It should cover the surgeon, anaesthesia, operating theatre, hospital stay, tests and follow-up.
• Is my insurance accepted? Dr. Semreen and Dr. Hamdan list Arab Orient Insurance. Even then, confirm that your specific policy is covered.
• Does my insurer need pre-approval or a referral before a planned operation? Coverage for weight-loss surgery varies between policies, so check this specifically.
• When can I be seen? All four profiles list confirmed hours of Saturday to Thursday, 08:00–16:00.

Getting there

All four surgeons see patients at Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Arjan, Amman:

• Dr. Semreen: room 413, fourth floor
• Dr. Hamdan: first floor
• Dr. Saadeh: room 308, third floor
• Dr. Okasha: confirm the room when you book

Arjan is one of the capital's districts. Patients often travel from across Amman, including Shmeisani, Abdoun, the 7th Circle, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Gardens and Dabouq.

• Allow extra time for parking, registration and finding the right floor.
• If you are having a procedure with sedation or anaesthesia, arrange for someone to drive you home. You should not drive yourself afterwards.

Checklist before you book

• Match your condition to the services listed on the profile
• Read the surgeon's published qualifications and training
• Ask for the consultation fee, since none is published
• Confirm your insurer and any pre-approval or referral rules
• Gather previous scans, reports and a full medicines list
• Write down your questions about laparoscopic versus open surgery, risks and recovery
• Confirm the floor and room number in Arjan
• Book within the confirmed hours, Saturday to Thursday, 08:00–16:00
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear