General Surgery in Jordan
Most general surgery in Amman is done laparoscopically, which usually means less pain, faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
Common procedures
- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Digestive system surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- Colorectal surgery
Hospitals offering General Surgery
The Specialty Hospital
Shmeisani, Amman
A private multi-specialty hospital opened in 1993 that has treated patients from more than 160 nationalities. Accredited by Joint Commission International and HCAC since 2008 and certified for medical tourism by MTQUA. It has 21 operating rooms and is known for adult and pediatric heart surgery, kidney transplants, and brain and spine surgery, with a dedicated department for Arab and international patients that helps with visas, airport pickup and accommodation.
Royal Hospital
Sport City, Jordan Street, Amman
A comprehensive family hospital opened in 2016 in central Amman, with more than 25 departments and over 45 clinics. Accredited by HCAC and ISO 9001 certified. It offers orthopedic, cardiac, laparoscopic bariatric and urological surgery and kidney transplants, along with an IVF and genetics unit and an eye unit.
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Abdali Hospital
Abdali Boulevard, Investment Street, Amman
A modern multi-specialty hospital in Amman's Abdali district, accredited by Joint Commission International. Its subspecialists work as integrated teams, with centers for orthopedics and spine surgery, cardiology, metabolic and bariatric surgery, IVF and genetics, oncology, and nephrology and kidney transplant.
Istiklal Hospital
Jordan Street & Istiklal Street, Amman
A private hospital founded in 2001 with 280 beds, and the largest private teaching hospital in Jordan. Accredited by Accreditation Canada (Diamond level) and HCAC, and certified by the American Heart Association as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center. Its international patient office reviews reports sent by WhatsApp, gives a cost estimate before arrival, and meets patients at the airport.
Abdulhadi Hospital
Third Circle, Jabal Amman, Amman
A private hospital opened in 2002 under the patronage of Queen Rania Al Abdullah. It started with medical and surgical departments and an eye surgery unit, and a 2015 expansion added a wide range of specialties and delicate surgery, a full laboratory and a modern radiology department. Its departments include ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, IVF, pediatrics, anesthesia and pain management, and emergency. It treats patients from many Arab and other countries, with an international patients team that helps with visas, travel and accommodation.
Why patients choose Jordan
- Arabic-speaking doctors and nurses
- Internationally accredited hospitals
- Short, direct flights across the region
- Safe, welcoming and family-friendly