Top 3 Childhood Obesity assessment Doctors in Khalda, Amman

Choosing Childhood Obesity doctors in Khalda, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Khalda, Amman, 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 Khalda, Amman

Sultan Al-Hantouli

Khalda, Amman

Dr. Sultan Al-Hantouli is a pediatrician in Amman who provides medical care for children and newborns, with a focus on growth monitoring, child development, nutrition, vaccinations, and common pediatric conditions. He aims to provide a comfortable medical experience for both children and parents, with clear explanations and practical treatment plans. His clinical care includes follow-up for fever, respiratory infections, asthma and allergies, digestive problems, common pediatric skin conditions, anemia, newborn care, and premature baby follow-up. He also provides preventive guidance related to vaccinations, healthy nutrition, and child development. Through ClinicsJO, parents in Amman can view Dr. Sultan’s profile, learn more about the pediatric conditions he treats, and contact the clinic for further details or appointments.

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 Childhood Obesity with a relevant clinician

Childhood obesity is a multifactorial condition assessed in the context of age, growth and overall health. Supportive family care is essential; specialist programmes or additional treatment may be appropriate according to severity, age and complications.

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 Childhood Obesity health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Khalda, Amman, 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

• Pediatric Fever
• Pediatric Gastroenteritis
• Pediatric Constipation
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Measles
• Mumps

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

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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 childhood obesity in Khalda, Amman

Childhood obesity is a multifactorial condition, assessed in light of the child's age, growth and overall health. Weight alone does not settle the question.

A doctor usually starts by reviewing growth charts for height and weight over time, then asks about diet, physical activity, sleep, current medicines and family history.

The examination includes blood pressure, growth and development. Depending on age, severity and symptoms, tests such as lipid, glucose or liver tests may be chosen.

Fixed adult BMI cut-offs cannot diagnose obesity in a child, because the interpretation changes with age.

When to book an assessment, and when emergency care is needed

Book an assessment in Khalda, Amman if you notice:

• Rapid weight gain.
• Concerns about growth.
• Persistent snoring.
• Pain in the joints that limits movement.

Go to the emergency department or call 911 straight away if vomiting occurs with marked thirst, frequent urination or unusual drowsiness. These signs need urgent care and should not be explained by weight alone.

If a child is tired or struggling at school, these symptoms need assessment for their own causes rather than being automatically attributed to weight.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Khalda, Amman

Before the visit, gather the following to help the assessment:

• Previous growth records, weights and heights, if available.
• Notes on daily eating, meals outside the home and sweetened drinks.
• A description of physical activity levels, sleep duration and any noticeable snoring.
• A list of medicines and supplements the child takes.
• Reports from earlier tests or assessments.

Also note any change in mood, bullying, or the child's relationship with food, as the doctor will discuss these calmly.

Ask the doctor which family support plan suits your child, whether a specialist programme or further tests are needed, and what follow-up is recommended. Family involvement works best when it is free of blame and without food restriction.

Listed doctors and clinics in Khalda, Amman

The following is what each listed profile publishes about its specialty and services. The list is not ranked:

• Dr. Sultan Al-Hantouli: a pediatrician in Amman who provides care for children and newborns, including growth, development, nutrition, vaccinations and common childhood conditions. Location: Khalda, Amman.
• Dr. Rasha Munir Shaker Qaqish: a pediatrician and pediatric pulmonologist in Khalda, receiving children with breathing, asthma and allergy concerns, alongside general consultations and health follow-up. Location: Khalda, Amman.
• Dr. Hanan Atwan: a pediatric neurologist at Al Saudi Hospital outpatient clinics in Khalda, for review of neurological symptoms, growth reports and previous assessments. Location: Khalda, Amman.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. To confirm appointments, the location and visit arrangements, contact the clinic's reception directly.

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