Top 8 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome assessment doctors in Jordan

Choosing Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome doctors 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

Shatha Abu Hamda

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr. Shatha Abu Hamda is a consultant in psychiatry and addiction treatment at Specialized Psychiatry Clinics in Shmeisani. Her care encompasses children, adolescents and adults. She studied medicine at the University of Baghdad and holds the Jordanian Board in Psychiatry, with experience at Jordan’s National Centre for Mental Health and clinical institutions in Saudi Arabia. Her practice addresses mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, addiction, behavioural difficulties and attention problems in children. Her previous experience includes leading a psychiatric unit in Taif and work at an early disability diagnosis centre. Her scope includes assessment of developmental and behavioural difficulties in children and family consultations, with care directed to medical or other specialist support as needed.

Services published in this profile: Mental health evaluation, Diagnosis Of Mental Illness, Depression treatment, Anxiety treatment, Treatment Of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Mental Health Care.

Mikhled Khalaf Al Balawneh

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Mikhled Khalaf Al Balawneh is a consultant in psychiatry and addiction treatment at Al Shatl Medical Complex on Al Khaldi Street, Amman. He studied medicine at the University of Kufa and holds the Jordanian psychiatry board. His experience includes the Royal Medical Services, the National Centre for Mental Health and clinical work in Saudi Arabia. He provides diagnostic, psychiatric and behavioural care for mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, attention and behavioural difficulties, and addiction. His assessment scope also includes specific phobias involving heights, enclosed spaces or animals, autism spectrum conditions and intellectual disability. Symptoms and their effect on daily life are reviewed to determine appropriate medical or psychological care.

Services published in this profile: Mental health evaluation, Diagnosis Of Mental Illness, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Raghad Shnaigat

Abdoun, Amman

Dr Raghad Shnaigat is a psychiatrist and addiction-treatment specialist with the Jordanian Board in psychiatry. She practises at Mais Samhoury Center in Abdoun, providing assessment, diagnosis and medication follow-up. Her areas of care include mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, psychotic disorders and addiction.

Services published in this profile: Drug Therapy for Psychological Conditions, Diagnosis of depression and anxiety, Diagnosis Of Mental Illness, Mental health evaluation, Bipolar disorder treatment, Personality disorders treatment, Depression treatment, Anxiety treatment.

Omar Ali Alqam

7th Circle, Amman

Dr. Omar Ali Alqam specialises in psychiatry and addiction treatment at V Welfare Mental Health Clinic in Amman. He holds the Jordanian psychiatry board and completed specialty training at Al Rashid Hospital. His clinical work includes depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, psychotic and personality disorders, and addiction. His interests also include mental health care for older adults and community education. Consultations are arranged through the centre.

Services published in this profile: Mental health evaluation, Diagnosis Of Mental Illness, Depression treatment, Anxiety treatment, Treatment Of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Bipolar disorder treatment.

Amer Al Rawajfeh

Al Thaniyah, Karak

Dr Amer Al Rawajfeh is a physician practising psychiatry at I Clinic Medical Center Karak in Karak Governorate. Reception is at Al Thaniya, college junction, Labour Office building, second floor. Use the practice number to arrange consultation, assessment and appropriate follow-up. Confirm clinician attendance, the appointment time and required service before visiting.

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 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome with a relevant clinician

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome ranges from mild tremors and anxiety to life-threatening seizures and delirium tremens (DTs) in heavy drinkers who suddenly stop drinking, requiring medical management.

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 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome 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

• Nicotine Dependence
• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Cocaine Use Disorder
• Delirium Tremens
• Opioid Withdrawal

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 alcohol withdrawal syndrome in Jordan

Diagnosis is clinical, based on the alcohol use history and how symptoms appear after the last drink. The doctor asks about how much and how long you have been drinking, and about previous attempts to stop. An examination looks for tremor, sweating, fast heart rate, raised blood pressure and muscle tension.

Teams often use the CIWA-Ar scale, scored from 0 to 67, to measure severity and guide treatment. Blood tests may check sodium, magnesium, calcium, glucose, blood count, liver function and blood alcohol level. An EEG may be ordered if a seizure type is unclear.

Symptoms can move from mild shakes and anxiety to seizures and delirium, so the care team monitors the patient over hours or days.

When to book an assessment and when emergency care is needed

Call 911 in Jordan or go to an emergency department straight away if, after stopping alcohol, you or someone you know has:

• Severe tremors or severe anxiety
• Fever, confusion or delirium
• Hallucinations
• A seizure

Do not try to stop heavy, long-term drinking alone, as this can be fatal. If you are thinking about stopping, book an assessment with a psychiatrist or addiction treatment specialist first and ask for safe, supervised withdrawal.

Being listed on this page is not a medical recommendation for any doctor. It is a directory to help you make contact.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jordan

Before the visit, write down:

• When you last drank alcohol, and how much you drink on a typical day or week
• Your symptoms, when they started, and whether they are getting better or worse
• Any past seizures, hallucinations or episodes of confusion
• Medicines and supplements you take, and any long-term illnesses
• Previous attempts to cut down or stop, and what happened

Ask the doctor what the care plan is, whether you need blood tests the same day, which warning signs mean you should go to emergency, and what follow-up options exist.

If you need ongoing mental health support, ask how medication and psychological therapy fit into your plan.

Listed doctors and clinics in this directory

These entries are listed by their published specialty, not ranked:

• Dr Amer Al Rawajfeh: psychiatry, at I Clinic Medical Center Karak in Al Thaniyah, Karak. No specific services are published in the listing.
• Dr Raghad Shnaigat: psychiatry and addiction treatment, at Mais Samhoury Center in Abdoun, Amman. Published services include assessment, diagnosis, medication follow-up, depression and anxiety treatment.
• Dr Saif Dawod Alrashid: psychiatry and addiction treatment for adults, at his clinic in 4th Circle, Amman. Published services include mental health evaluation, drug therapy for psychological conditions and mental health care.
• Dr Shatha Abu Hamda: psychiatry and addiction treatment at Specialized Psychiatry Clinics in Shmeisani, Amman. Published services include mental health evaluation, diagnosis, depression and anxiety treatment.
• Dr Mohammad Nimer Sawalha: psychiatry and addiction treatment at Well Life Center in Jabal Amman. Published services include mental health evaluation, drug therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and depression treatment.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. Confirm the clinician's attendance, your appointment time and the service you need before your visit.

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