Top 7 Pertussis assessment Doctors in Jabal Amman

Choosing Pertussis 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

Dina Al Zubaidi

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr Dina Al Zubaidi practices pediatrics in Jabal Amman, Amman. Qualifications include Medicine — University of Jordan; Paediatric residency — University of Iowa; Paediatric gastroenterology fellowship — University of Iowa. She studied medicine at the University of Jordan and completed paediatric residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Iowa. Her interests include digestive, feeding and growth concerns. Patients are seen at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics.

Services published in this profile: Children's health care.

Heba Abdelkarim Ibrahim Abu Kheiran

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Heba Abdelkarim Ibrahim Abu Kheiran is a paediatrician providing care for children and newborns. She graduated from the University of Jordan, completed her residency at Jordan Hospital and obtained the Jordanian Board in paediatrics in 2020. Her clinic at Al Khalidi Medical Plaza on Ibn Khaldoun Street offers paediatric assessment, growth monitoring and newborn follow-up. The clinic is in Jabal Amman, on floor 3 of Al Khalidi Medical Plaza.

Services published in this profile: Children's health care, New Born and Infant Care.

Nadwa Zihlf

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Nadwa Zihlf is a consultant paediatric pulmonologist whose work includes childhood asthma, recurrent cough and breathing concerns. She holds the Jordanian paediatric and paediatric-pulmonology qualifications and trained at Royal Brompton Hospital in London. She is part of Jordan Hospital’s paediatric team, with appointments coordinated through the hospital’s Patient Services.

Services published in this profile: Children's health care, Cough In Children Treatment.

Saleh Fakhri Al Ajlouni

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr Saleh Fakhri Al Ajlouni is a senior consultant in pediatric neurology. His qualifications include a medical degree from the University of Peshawar, a Diploma in Child Health from the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, and pediatric neurology fellowship training at University Hospital Southampton. His clinical work covers seizures, epilepsy and developmental or behavioral concerns in children, as well as headache, muscle weakness and cerebral palsy. He sees patients at his clinic in Al Quraini Medical Complex on Ibn Khaldoun Street in Amman.

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

Sima Kalaldeh

Jabal Amman, Amman

Dr. Sima Kalaldeh specialises in paediatrics and paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. Her qualifications include the Jordanian specialty Board in Paediatric Endocrinology, membership of the Royal College of Physicians and a UK diploma in child health. Her consultations cover childhood diabetes, growth, puberty and hormonal concerns at Jordan Hospital’s outpatient clinics in Amman.

Services published in this profile: Children's health care.

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Discussing Pertussis with a relevant clinician

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection causing violent coughing fits ending in a whooping intake of breath. It is dangerous for infants, prevented by vaccination, and treated with early antibiotics.

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 Pertussis 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

• 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 whooping cough in Jabal Amman

The assessment starts with the history: when the cough began, how often the fits come, whether they end with a whooping breath, and whether vomiting or marked exhaustion follows. The doctor then examines the child, listens to the chest, and checks breathing, feeding, and growth.

Diagnosis is often based on the characteristic cough pattern. To confirm the bacterium, a nasopharyngeal swab may be taken for a PCR test. Blood tests and sometimes a chest X-ray may be requested if complications are suspected. These are general steps; the treating doctor makes the final decision after examination.

When to book a visit and when to seek emergency care in Jabal Amman

Go to the emergency department immediately, or call 911 if needed, if an infant shows any of these signs:

• Bluish skin or lips.
• Pauses in breathing.
• Coughing fits that prevent breathing or feeding.

See a pediatrician for any severe, persistent cough, or if your child has had contact with a confirmed case. You can book an appointment with a pediatrician through ClinicsJo.

Preparing for your visit in Jabal Amman

Before the visit, write down for the doctor:

• When the cough started and how it has changed day by day.
• A description of the fits: roughly how many, whether they end with a whooping sound, and whether vomiting follows.
• Fever, runny nose, and any change in feeding or sleep.
• Recent contacts at home, school, or nursery.
• The vaccines your child has received and any medicines currently taken.

Bring the growth and vaccination record if available. Useful questions include: Which tests are needed? When will results be ready? Which warning signs should I watch for at home? Do other family members need follow-up?

Listed pediatric doctors in Jabal Amman

The names below appear in the Jabal Amman pediatrics directory. Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation. Each doctor's published information:

• Dr. Saleh Fakhri Al Ajlouni: senior consultant in pediatric neurology, with published services in EEG for children and cerebral palsy treatment.
• Dr. Dina Al Zubaidi: consultant pediatrician with pediatric gastroenterology training, with published children's health care services. She sees patients at the outpatient clinics of Jordan Hospital and the Medical Center.
• Dr. Reem Abdel Hay Jarad: consultant pediatrician, with published services in children's health care, annual pediatric checkups, and newborn and infant care.
• Dr. Sima Kalaldeh: pediatrician specialising in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, with published children's health care services.
• Dr. Nadwa Zihlf: consultant pediatric pulmonologist, with published services in children's health care and cough in children treatment.

Compare each doctor's specialty and published services with your child's needs, and discuss the choice with your treating doctor.

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