Top 20 Latent Tuberculosis Infection assessment clinics in Jordan

Choosing Latent Tuberculosis Infection clinics in Jordan

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jordan, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Jordan

MAP Jordan Health Center — Gaza Camp, Jerash

Downtown Jerash, Jerash

Gaza Camp Health Center in Jerash belongs to Medical Aid for Palestinians Jordan and was founded in 2000. It combines general medicine with dental, paediatric, orthopaedic, eye, dermatology, gynaecology, cardiac, internal medicine, endocrine, respiratory, neurological, urology and ENT clinics. Supporting services include imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, physiotherapy, hearing assessment, speech support and nutrition. A separate community center opened in 2024 provides psychosocial support and programmes for children and families. Requested services are coordinated with the appropriate center.

King Hussein Cancer Center

Jubaiha, Amman

King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman provides cancer care for children and adults through a multidisciplinary team covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, follow-up and palliative support. New patient appointments are arranged through Patient Affairs, while existing patients coordinate follow-up with the patient communication office.

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Saeed Al Tarawneh Clinic

3rd Circle, Amman

Dr Mohammad Hasan Al Tarawneh Clinic at Al Sakhaa Medical Complex opposite Farah Hospital provides respiratory, allergy and sleep care. Its scope includes asthma, COPD, fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, immune-related lung disease and smoking cessation. The practice includes lung function testing, bronchoscopy and assessment of oxygen or ventilatory support, with investigations and procedures coordinated after medical evaluation.

Services published in this profile: Acute Lung Inflammation Treatment, Treatment Of Respiratory Diseases, Adult Lung Fibrosis Treatment, Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometry.

Dr. Yousef Najib Nawas Clinic

3rd Circle, Amman

Dr. Yousef Nawas Clinic provides respiratory symptom assessment and follow-up of chronic lung disease. Its services include pulmonary function testing, asthma and COPD review, assessment of cough and breathlessness, and review of chest investigations. It is located on the first floor of Outpatient Clinics Building 2 at Al Khalidi Hospital on Ibn Khaldoun Street. Appointments are arranged directly with the clinic.

Services published in this profile: Acute Lung Inflammation Treatment, Bronchitis Treatment, Tussis Treatment, Treatment Of Respiratory Diseases, Adult Lung Fibrosis Treatment, Pulmonary Function Testing, Asthma Treatment.

Maan Specialist Medical Center

Downtown Maan, Ma'an

A medical centre in Maan offering round-the-clock general and emergency care, laboratory and radiology services, and specialist clinics with separate appointment schedules. Current announcements include internal medicine, respiratory medicine, dermatology, general surgery and neurosurgery. The centre is opposite the electricity distribution company on King Hussein Street.

These links are examples from the matching directory, not a ranked recommendation. The live cards show current matching results; eligibility and available contacts may change.

Discussing Latent Tuberculosis Infection with a relevant clinician

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the presence of TB bacteria in the body without active disease symptoms, detected through skin or blood tests. It is treated with preventive medications to stop progression to active TB, especially in high-risk groups such as healthcare workers and immunocompromised individuals.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Latent Tuberculosis Infection health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jordan, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• COVID-19

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses latent TB in Jordan

Latent TB infection causes no symptoms, so it is usually found through screening of people at higher risk or those exposed to someone with active TB. A pulmonology specialist will start with a detailed history, covering possible exposure and chronic conditions such as diabetes or weakened immunity.

The doctor then performs a full clinical examination to check for signs of active disease in the lungs or elsewhere. The main tests are:

• The tuberculin skin test (Mantoux), read 48 to 72 hours after injection.
• A blood test called an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA), which is often preferred for people vaccinated with BCG or with immune suppression.
• A chest X-ray to rule out active TB.
• Routine blood tests and liver and kidney function tests, which may be requested before preventive treatment.

A positive result means TB infection is present, not necessarily active disease.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an appointment with a pulmonology specialist if you belong to a high-risk group, such as healthcare workers, people living with HIV, people with diabetes, or those arriving from a high-prevalence country. Screening is needed promptly after a confirmed exposure to a person with active TB.

See a doctor without delay if you notice any of these signs:

• A cough lasting more than 3 weeks, especially with blood or sputum.
• A fever lasting more than two weeks with no clear cause.
• Heavy night sweats, waking drenched several times a night.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Chest pain when breathing or coughing.
• Severe, persistent fatigue.

For severe breathing difficulty or marked shortness of breath, call 911 immediately.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jordan

Before the visit, write down any known exposure to someone with TB, the date of any previous skin or blood test, any BCG vaccination, your current medications and known allergies. Bring any previous chest X-ray or lab results.

Useful questions to ask:

• Do I need a skin test or a blood test, and why?
• When will the result be read, and what happens next if it is positive?
• Is a chest X-ray or extra blood work needed before any preventive treatment?
• Which symptoms should prompt an immediate return visit?

If you need follow-up, ask when the next review is and how to contact the clinic.

Listed doctors and clinics in Jordan

The following are published profiles of doctors and centres in different parts of Jordan, which may be far from where you live. Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation and does not indicate that any provider is preferred over another.

• Maan Specialist Medical Center (downtown Maan): advertises general and emergency care, laboratory and radiology, and clinics including internal and respiratory medicine.
• I Clinic Medical Center Karak (Al Thaniyah, Karak): arranges specialist visits separately and lists General Practice, Dermatology and Ophthalmology.
• Dr Ahmad AlKhyat Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Clinic (Mecca Street, Amman): focuses on pulmonary medicine, allergy and internal medicine, and publishes lung function testing, bronchoscopy and sleep assessment.
• Taleb Al-Tahtamouni Chest Clinic (downtown Irbid): lists pulmonology and internal medicine; reception confirms the service and practitioner.
• Dr Ahmad Bassem Mulhem Clinic (Zarqa Autostrad): a respiratory clinic that assesses breathing symptoms, reviews chest investigations and arranges follow-up.

Contact the clinic directly to confirm available services, appointments and fees.

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