Best Eating Disorders assessment Doctor in Jabal Amman

Choosing Eating Disorders doctors in Jabal Amman, Amman

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

Mohammad Nimer Sawalha

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Mohammad Nimer Sawalha is a psychiatry and addiction specialist at Well Life Center in Jabal Amman. He earned his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and holds the Jordanian psychiatry board. His experience includes the University of Jordan Hospital, Al Rashid Hospital and medical practice in Qatar. He treats mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and addiction-related disorders, using medication and appropriate psychological and behavioural approaches. His earlier experience includes emergency medicine at Hamad Hospital in Qatar and Al Khalidi Hospital, and internal medicine training in the Royal Medical Services before his psychiatry career. He works with the centre’s team to coordinate psychiatric and psychological care according to patient needs.

Services published in this profile: Mental health evaluation, Drug Therapy for Psychological Conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression treatment, Treatment Of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder.

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.

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Discussing Eating Disorders with a relevant clinician

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterized by abnormal eating patterns and intense preoccupation with weight and body image. They include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, treated by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and nutritionists.

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 Eating Disorders health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jabal Amman, 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

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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 Eating Disorders in Jabal Amman

The assessment usually begins with a detailed clinical interview about eating habits, weight concerns, mood, and behaviors, along with the patient's medical and psychiatric history.

Next comes a physical examination that includes weight, height, and body mass index, vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, and a check for physical signs such as swollen glands, dental erosion, and dry skin.

No single test confirms the diagnosis. Your doctor may order blood tests for iron, zinc, calcium, liver and kidney function, and electrolytes, plus an electrocardiogram and, when needed, a bone density scan. Standardized questionnaires may measure symptom severity, and diagnosis follows the DSM-5 criteria.

When to Book and When to Go to Emergency

Book an appointment with a specialist psychiatrist if you notice persistent worry about weight or body shape, a desire for severe dieting, avoiding eating in front of others, or anxiety about certain foods.

See a doctor within a few days for unexplained rapid weight loss, complete food avoidance, persistent vomiting, frequent laxative use, or sharp behavioral changes around food.

Go to the emergency department immediately, or call 911 in Jordan, if there is severe weight loss (BMI below 15), repeated fainting, difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, a severe irregular heartbeat, or any signs of suicidal thoughts.

Preparing for Your Assessment Visit in Jabal Amman

Before the visit, write down what you have noticed: typical meals and timing, any excessive exercise, known weight changes, and current medications or supplements.

Bring a list of questions, such as: Which tests are needed? Would a nutritionist follow-up help? What are the next steps in treatment?

If you are attending for someone you care about, it helps to have a companion who knows their history well. The visit takes place in Jabal Amman, Amman, and the doctor decides which investigations are appropriate after the assessment.

Listed Psychiatrists in Jabal Amman

This page lists two psychiatrists in Jabal Amman. They are not ranked in any order of preference.

Dr. Mohammad Nimer Sawalha is a psychiatry and addiction specialist who provides care at Well Life Center. Services published on his profile include mental health evaluation, drug therapy for psychological conditions, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression treatment, and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr. Mikhled Khalaf Al Balawneh is a consultant in psychiatry and addiction treatment at Al Shatl Medical Complex on Al Khaldi Street. Services published on his profile include mental health evaluation, diagnosis of mental illness, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. Neither profile publishes eating-disorder services specifically, so ask each doctor directly about their experience with this condition.

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