Top 5 Laparotomy Doctors in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A laparotomy is an operation in which the surgeon makes one cut through the abdominal wall to see and treat the organs inside. Surgeons may choose it when they need wide access to the abdomen, when a keyhole (laparoscopic) approach is not suitable, or when an emergency needs fast control, for example after bleeding, a perforated bowel or a serious blockage. The decision is made after examination, imaging and blood tests, not from a single symptom.

See a general surgeon for a non-urgent review if you have belly pain that keeps returning, a lump or swelling in the abdomen or groin, a lasting change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or if another doctor has already suggested an operation and you want a clear explanation of the options.

Seek urgent care now, and call 911 in Jordan, if you have:

• sudden, severe pain in the belly
• vomiting blood, or black or bloody stools
• a hard, swollen belly with fever or worsening pain
• vomiting that will not stop, or being unable to pass wind or stool with bloating
• fainting or confusion with abdominal pain

Do not wait for an appointment in these cases.

How to choose among the doctors here

The order on this page reflects how complete and checkable each profile is. It does not measure surgical skill, and a higher position does not mean a better surgeon for your condition. Use the cards as a set of questions. Here is how to compare the best laparotomy doctors in Amman, or any surgeon you are considering.

Match the services to your problem

Only one profile on this page names laparotomy among its published services. The others list related operations such as abdominal exploration, bowel obstruction correction, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery and colorectal procedures. If you have a specific diagnosis, ask the surgeon how often they perform that operation.

Check the training

Several cards list the Jordanian Board in General Surgery. Fellowships in laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal or hepatobiliary surgery show additional subspecialty training. Ask how that training applies to your operation rather than treating every qualification as the same.

Read the experience carefully

Some profiles publish a total number of years, others show only dated roles, and some show neither clearly. Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud's profile shows 18 years of experience. Treat any single figure as one signal, not proof of results.

Look at verification and reviews

The platform's verification status appears on each card, so check it there. Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud's profile has one approved review, averaging 5. One review is far too few to judge a surgeon, and no review measures surgical outcomes.

Confirm the hospital

Ask which hospital the operation would take place in. Dr. Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb's profile includes a surgery clinic at Jordan University Hospital, Dr. Haitham Hamdan's clinic is at Istiklal Hospital, and Dr. Emad Alaeddin's clinic is at Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital. Confirm where any surgery would happen before you agree to it.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually an assessment rather than an operation. Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud's profile describes a review of medical history, investigations and lifestyle before alternatives and risks are discussed. Dr. Haitham Hamdan's profile says consultations assess the condition, discuss options and set out the preparation needed before a procedure. Expect a similar process elsewhere.

Bring:

• a written list of current medicines, supplements and allergies
• reports from earlier operations, scans and blood tests
• a short timeline of your symptoms, including when they started and what makes them better or worse
• your questions, written down in advance

Useful questions include: Why is this approach recommended? What are the alternatives, including less invasive options? What are the main risks for me? Which hospital will be used, and who will operate? What will recovery involve, and can the answers be given in writing? Do not stop any medicine without asking your doctor first.

Insurance, fees and booking

The published consultation fees are 25 JOD on the profiles of Dr. Dawoud Mahmoud Dawoud, Dr. Haitham Hamdan and Dr. Emad Alaeddin, and 30 JOD on those of Dr. Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb and Dr. Tariq Almunaizel. A consultation fee is only part of the cost. Ask for a written estimate that covers surgery, anaesthesia, hospital stay and tests before you agree to anything.

Insurer lists differ between profiles. Dr. Haitham Hamdan and Dr. Emad Alaeddin each list twelve insurers, Dr. Tariq Almunaizel lists ten and Dr. Mohammad Sami Al-Muhtaseb lists three. Confirm that your own policy is accepted at the clinic and at the hospital where any operation would take place.

Most cards show opening hours from Saturday to Thursday, but the days and times differ, so check the card before you travel. Contact the clinic directly to book, and ask whether follow-up visits are included in the fee.

Getting there

Each card shows the clinic's area, so check that before you plan a route. Tla' Al-Ali is one of the districts on this page, and Dr. Emad Alaeddin's outpatient clinic at Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital is in that area. For the other clinics, compare the area named on each card with where you live or work. If you are coming from another part of Amman, allow extra time for traffic, especially at peak hours.

The Amman districts named on this page are Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Dabouq. If you are unsure which area is closest to you, compare it with this list before you book. For an emergency, do not travel to a clinic. Call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the surgeon has the training and experience relevant to your condition.
• Ask which hospital the operation would be done in, and whether it accepts your insurer.
• Check the consultation fee on the card, and ask for a written estimate of the full cost of surgery.
• Check the opening hours on the card, and confirm your appointment with the clinic.
• Bring your medical records, scans, medicine list and symptom timeline.
• Write down your questions about alternatives, risks and recovery.
• Check the verification status on the card, and read any reviews with caution.
• Know when to call 911 instead of waiting for an appointment.