Top 5 Down Syndrome assessment Doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

Choosing Down Syndrome doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

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

Hussain Jarawan

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr Hussain Jarawan is a consultant in pediatrics and pediatric neurology. He holds a medical degree from the University of Jordan and Jordanian Board qualifications in both pediatrics and pediatric neurology. His practice covers epilepsy, seizures, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, with attention to motor, language and neurological development. His Shmeisani clinic provides EEG testing and developmental follow-up alongside general pediatric and newborn care.

Services published in this profile: EEG for Children, Cerebral Palsy Treatment, Annual Pediatric Checkup.

Hisham Abdel Hamid Hamdan

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr. Hisham Abdel Hamid Hamdan specialises in paediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine at Tanaffas Center in Shmeisani, Amman. He graduated in medicine from the University of Jordan and trained in paediatrics, paediatric respiratory disease and sleep medicine in the United States, with Jordanian and American board qualifications in his field. His practice addresses childhood asthma, chronic cough, recurrent and chronic lung disease, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He graduated from the University of Jordan in 1998. His US training comprised three years of paediatric residency at SUNY Downstate, three years of paediatric pulmonary fellowship and one year of sleep fellowship at UT Southwestern. His scope includes cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and lung problems in premature children, as well as restless legs and circadian sleep disorders.

Services published in this profile: Cough In Children Treatment.

Issa Ali Khashashneh

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh provides pediatric care with a registered subspecialty in neonatology. He holds the Jordanian Board in Pediatrics and previously worked with the Royal Medical Services. His clinic follows newborns, growth and nutrition, vaccinations and common childhood illness. Patients are seen in Abu Eid Plaza Medical Complex in Shmeisani, opposite the Specialty Hospital emergency entrance.

Services published in this profile: Cough In Children Treatment, Annual Pediatric Checkup, Periodic health examination (Annual check-up), New Born and Infant Care, Developmental delay treatment, Pediatric Vaccine(s), Allergy In Children Treatment.

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Discussing Down Syndrome with a relevant clinician

Down syndrome is a genetic condition resulting from an extra copy of chromosome 21, affecting appearance, growth, and cognitive abilities to varying degrees. It is not a contagious disease or a fault of the parents. With early healthcare, rehabilitative intervention, and support, many affected people live active, productive lives. Regular medical follow-up is important for their health.

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 Down Syndrome health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Shmeisani, 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 Down syndrome in Shmeisani, Amman

Down syndrome is usually suspected by clinical examination at birth and confirmed with a chromosome test (karyotype). Signs may also appear during pregnancy through prenatal screening and diagnostic tests.

A pediatrician takes a detailed health and developmental history, then examines the child's physical features, motor skills and language development. Periodic tests look for heart, hearing, vision, thyroid and infection problems early, since children with Down syndrome are more susceptible to them.

It is not a contagious disease, and it is not caused by a parent's fault. How much it affects each child differs widely.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book a pediatric appointment in Shmeisani from birth to set up a comprehensive plan for your child's health and growth. Ask for a multidisciplinary team when needed.

Early intervention is worth requesting as soon as delays in movement or language appear. This includes physical, occupational and speech therapy, along with support programs.

The danger signs listed for this condition are newly found hearing, vision or heart problems, and any infection that appears severe. If you notice any of these, go to emergency care immediately, or call 911 in Jordan.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Shmeisani

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

• Previous test reports, such as a chromosome test or heart, hearing, vision or thyroid results, if available.
• A short record of vaccinations, current medicines and known allergies.
• Notes on sleep, feeding, and motor and language development, with the date each concern started.
• Written questions, for example: Which periodic tests suit my child's age? Which rehabilitation services are available nearby?

Check with the clinic about appointment length and visit requirements in advance to avoid unnecessary waiting.

Listed doctors and clinics in Shmeisani

Below is what each listed profile publishes about its specialty and services. They are not ranked or recommended.

• Dr Hussain Jarawan: consultant in pediatrics and pediatric neurology. Listed services include EEG for children, cerebral palsy treatment, and annual pediatric checkups.
• Dr. Hisham Abdel Hamid Hamdan: paediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine at Tanaffas Center in Shmeisani. Listed service: cough in children treatment.
• Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh: pediatrics with a registered subspecialty in neonatology, seeing patients in Abu Eid Plaza Medical Complex. Listed services include annual pediatric checkups, periodic health examinations, newborn and infant care, developmental delay treatment, pediatric vaccines, and allergy and cough treatment in children.
• Dr Mai Badr Al Din Bader: pediatric neurology and epilepsy follow-up, at a clinic on Jaber Bin Hayyan Street.
• Dr Ahmad Abdel Razaq Khalifeh: pediatrics, at a clinic on Al Zubair Bin Al Awwam Street.

Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation. Choosing a doctor remains your personal decision, made after suitable consultation.

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