Top 4 Thoracic Surgery Specialists in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need a thoracic surgeon?

Thoracic surgery deals with the surgical assessment and treatment of structures inside the chest. These include the lungs, the airway, the mediastinum (the central space between the lungs, which contains the thymus), the chest wall, the diaphragm and the oesophagus.

Many common breathing problems are usually diagnosed and managed first by a GP or a chest physician (pulmonologist), not a surgeon. Examples are asthma and chest allergies, chronic cough, chronic lung infections, sleep apnoea, lung function testing and check-ups for smokers. A thoracic surgeon usually becomes involved when tests or imaging point to something that may need a procedure, a tissue sample or a surgical opinion.

Signs it may be worth booking a surgical consultation

• Your doctor wants a surgical opinion or biopsy on a lung nodule, mass or cyst seen on an X-ray or CT scan.
• You have had a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) that came back or did not settle.
• Fluid or infection around the lung persists despite treatment.
• A scan has found something in the thymus or mediastinum.
• You are concerned about the shape of the chest wall, such as pectus excavatum (sunken chest) or pectus carinatum (pigeon chest).
• Heavy sweating of the palms affects daily life after non-surgical options have been discussed.
• You have swallowing problems or an oesophageal condition, and your doctor has raised surgery.

Persistent cough, wheeze, repeated breathlessness, heavy snoring or phlegm that changes colour need a medical review. Start with your GP or a chest physician, who can refer you to a surgeon if needed.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department, rather than waiting for a clinic appointment, if you have:

• Sudden sharp chest pain with breathlessness, which can be a sign of a collapsed lung
• Severe breathlessness at rest, or blue or grey lips
• Coughing up blood beyond small streaks
• Chest pain that spreads to the arm, jaw or back
• High fever with fast breathing or confusion
• Any significant injury to the chest

How to choose among the doctors here

When people search for the best thoracic surgery specialists in Jabal Amman, what they usually need is the right fit for their own problem. These points help you narrow the list.

• Match the doctor's focus to your problem. Dr. Al Tarshihi and Dr. Qayet describe general thoracic work: lungs, mediastinum, thymus and chest wall. Dr. Dayeh's biography describes cardiac surgery (valves, coronary arteries, aorta), and Dr. Salhiyyah's practice is cardiothoracic. For a lung, chest-wall or thymus issue, the thoracic-focused profiles fit more closely. For a heart-related surgical question, look at the cardiac and cardiothoracic profiles.
• Read the published services. Dr. Al Tarshihi's profile lists specific procedures, such as VATS surgery, lung biopsy, thymectomy, pectus repair and palmar hyperhidrosis care. Other profiles describe consultation, review of investigations and follow-up. Ask the clinic directly whether your specific condition is something the doctor manages.
• Check qualifications where they are published. Dr. Al Tarshihi's profile lists his degree, boards and fellowship. For any surgeon, you can ask the clinic about training and board certification in thoracic surgery.
• Ask where surgery would take place. Every profile here makes clear that any operation happens in a suitable hospital, not in the consulting room. Ask which hospital the surgeon operates in and whether your insurance covers it.
• Fit the hours to your schedule. Dr. Salhiyyah's clinic opens from 09:00. Dr. Al Tarshihi's clinic stays open until 18:00 from Sunday to Wednesday. Dr. Qayet's clinic sees patients in a short midday window.
• Remember what the order means. The ranking reflects profile completeness, not skill or outcomes.

What to expect at the first visit

A first thoracic surgery consultation is mostly a review of your history and investigations. It often ends with a plan for further tests rather than an immediate decision.

What to bring

• All chest imaging, ideally the images on disc or a digital link as well as the written reports: X-rays, CT, PET or MRI
• Biopsy, bronchoscopy and lung function test results
• A referral letter or summary from your GP or chest physician, if you have one
• A list of your current medicines, especially blood thinners, plus any allergies
• Your smoking history and any previous chest or heart surgery
• Your insurance card and ID

Questions worth asking

• What do my scans show, and how certain is that?
• Do I need surgery, or are monitoring or non-surgical treatments reasonable options?
• If surgery is suggested, would it be keyhole (thoracoscopic or VATS) or open, and why?
• Which hospital would it be done in, and how long is the usual stay?
• What are the main risks for someone with my health history?
• Who handles follow-up, and what should prompt me to call before then?

It helps to bring a family member to take notes. Ask for a written summary of the plan.

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

Dr. Al Tarshihi's profile lists Arab Orient Insurance. Whichever doctor you choose, confirm insurance acceptance directly with the clinic, because policies and networks change. Before you book, ask:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit to review results included or charged separately?
• Does my insurer need a referral or pre-approval for the consultation, scans or surgery?
• If surgery is needed, are hospital, anaesthesia and surgeon fees billed separately?
• Is the hospital where the doctor operates inside my insurance network?

Confirm that the doctor will be at the clinic on your appointment day. The profiles for Dr. Dayeh and Dr. Salhiyyah specifically advise checking the doctor's attendance and the reception address before visiting. Use the contact options on each profile page to book.

Getting there

Jabal Amman sits in central Amman. If you are coming from nearby areas such as Abdoun, Shmeisani or Sweifieh, the trip is usually short, though traffic can build at peak times. From further out, for example Jubeiha, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq or beyond the 7th Circle, allow extra time. Parking in central Jabal Amman can be tight, so a taxi or ride-hailing car may be easier, especially if you are breathless or recovering.

Any operation would take place in a hospital rather than the clinic. Amman's hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. This page does not tell you which hospital, if any, a listed surgeon uses, so ask at your consultation.

Checklist before you book

• Is your problem surgical (lung, chest wall, thymus, mediastinum, oesophagus) or cardiac? Choose a profile whose focus matches.
• Have you seen a GP or chest physician first for cough, wheeze, breathlessness or snoring?
• Have you gathered your imaging discs, reports and medication list?
• Have you confirmed the consultation fee and whether follow-up is included?
• Have you checked insurance acceptance and any pre-approval requirements?
• Have you asked which hospital surgery would be done in, and whether it is in your network?
• Have you confirmed the clinic hours, the exact address and the doctor's attendance on your day?
• Do you know the urgent warning signs? Call 911 for sudden chest pain, severe breathlessness or coughing up blood.