Top 5 Therapeutic Endoscopy Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need therapeutic endoscopy?

Therapeutic endoscopy means using a flexible camera tube, passed through the mouth or the back passage, to treat a problem rather than only to look at it. Treatment can happen during the same procedure that finds the problem. Common examples that mainstream guidance describes include:

• removing polyps from the bowel (polypectomy), which can lower the risk of some bowel cancers
• stopping bleeding from an ulcer or a blood vessel in the stomach or bowel
• banding or treating enlarged veins (varices) in the oesophagus, often linked to liver disease
• stretching a narrowed oesophagus or bowel, or placing a stent
• removing stones from the bile duct, or opening a blocked duct, through ERCP
• taking samples or guiding treatment with endoscopic ultrasound

Most people are referred after symptoms or a test result. Reasons to book a gastroenterology visit include:

• ongoing heartburn or indigestion
• difficulty swallowing
• unexplained weight loss
• iron-deficiency anaemia
• a change in bowel habit lasting several weeks
• blood in the stool
• a positive stool test
• a scan showing a polyp, stone or narrowing

A doctor decides whether endoscopy is needed and which type suits your situation. This page cannot decide that for you.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of the following:

• vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• black, tarry stools
• heavy bleeding from the back passage
• fainting or dizziness with bleeding
• severe or worsening abdominal pain
• yellow skin or eyes with fever and shivering
• being unable to swallow your own saliva

In these cases, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. The same applies to severe pain, fever or bleeding in the days after an endoscopy.

How to choose among the doctors here

All five listed doctors are gastroenterologists in Amman with GI endoscopy and hepatology sub-specialties, and all publish therapeutic endoscopy. Many people searching for the best therapeutic endoscopy doctors in Jordan really need a good match between their problem and a doctor's published scope. Practical criteria:

• The specific procedure. Check the doctor's published services against what your referral mentions:
• ERCP appears in the profiles of Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh and Dr. Tarek Qutob.
• Endoscopic ultrasound appears in Dr. Tarek Qutob's profile.
• Variceal treatment and polyp removal are listed by Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh.
• Biliary endoscopy and GI bleeding assessment are listed by Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali.
• Your underlying condition. Liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers and H. pylori appear across several profiles. Ongoing follow-up may matter as much as the procedure itself.
• Where the procedure is done. Some doctors consult in hospital outpatient clinics and others in private clinics. Ask where the endoscopy itself takes place, especially if sedation or an overnight stay may be needed.
• Qualifications you can check. Read the published education and board certifications on each profile, and ask the clinic if you need clarification.
• Practicalities. Location, hours, language and accepted insurers often decide the choice between doctors with similar scopes.

Remember that the order on this page reflects profile completeness only, not treatment quality or outcomes.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually a consultation, not the procedure. The doctor will:

• ask about your symptoms, past illnesses and family history
• examine you
• review any previous tests
• explain whether endoscopy is advisable and what it would involve

What to bring

• previous endoscopy, colonoscopy or pathology reports
• scan results and recent blood tests
• a full list of your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements
• your insurance card and any referral or approval letter
• details of allergies and previous reactions to sedation or anaesthesia

Questions worth asking

• What exactly will be done, and could treatment be carried out during the same procedure?
• What are the main risks for me, such as bleeding or perforation, and how are they handled?
• Will I have sedation, and how long will recovery take?
• What preparation is needed? Upper endoscopy usually needs fasting, and colonoscopy needs bowel preparation.
• Should I change any medicines beforehand? Do not stop blood thinners or diabetes medicines unless the doctor tells you to.
• When and how will I receive the results and any biopsy findings?

If sedation is used, you will usually need someone to take you home, and you should not drive for the rest of that day.

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

Insurer lists differ between profiles:

• Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali lists Arab Orient Insurance, Euro Arab Insurance Group, Bupa, GlobeMed and NatHealth.
• Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh, Dr. Mustafa Ramadan and Dr. Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh list Arab Orient Insurance.

Even when an insurer is listed, confirm your specific policy with both the clinic and the insurer. Before booking, ask:

• the consultation fee, and whether a follow-up visit to discuss results is charged separately
• whether the procedure, sedation, pathology and facility charges are billed separately
• whether your insurer needs pre-approval for the endoscopy, and how long approval usually takes
• what happens to costs if treatment is added during a diagnostic procedure
• the cancellation policy and how early to arrive

For therapeutic procedures, ask for a written estimate in advance where possible.

Getting there

All five doctors on this Jordan-wide list practise in Amman, in different districts:

• Jabal Amman: Dr. Ashraf Mohammad Sabri Ali, at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics
• Shmeisani: Dr. Raed Abu Ghosh's clinic
• Wadi Saqra: Dr. Mustafa Ramadan's clinic
• Abdali: Dr. Tarek Qutob, at Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics
• Marj Al-Hamam: Dr. Wael Ahmed Al Hajeh, in Hasan Al Bardeeni Complex at Dalleh Circle

If you are travelling from another governorate, allow extra time for traffic. Remember that after a sedated procedure you will need an escort for the journey home. Confirm parking and the exact floor or building with the clinic when you book.

Checklist before you book

• Your referral or test result clearly states what needs to be done.
• You have checked that the doctor's published services include that procedure.
• You have asked where the procedure is performed and what sedation is used.
• You have confirmed your insurer, policy coverage and any pre-approval needed.
• You have asked about consultation and procedure fees in advance.
• You have gathered previous reports and a full medicine list.
• You know the preparation instructions: fasting or bowel prep, and any medicine changes.
• You have arranged an escort home if sedation is planned.
• You know the warning signs after the procedure and that the emergency number is 911.