Top 5 Pertussis assessment Doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

Choosing Pertussis 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

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.

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.

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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 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 pertussis in Shmeisani, Amman

Assessment usually starts with questions about when symptoms began and the pattern of the cough. The doctor will want to know whether a mild cough, runny nose and low fever came first, and whether the cough now comes in violent fits ending in a whooping breath, or is followed by vomiting or marked exhaustion.

Next comes a clinical examination, which relies heavily on the characteristic cough pattern. To confirm the bacterium, a nasopharyngeal swab and PCR test may be used. Blood tests are common, and a chest X-ray is sometimes ordered if complications are suspected.

In infants, the doctor focuses on breathing, feeding, weight and skin colour, because the illness is most dangerous for young babies.

When to book a visit and when to seek emergency care

Go to the emergency department immediately, or call 911 in Jordan, if an infant turns bluish, has pauses in breathing, or has coughing fits that prevent breathing or feeding.

For a severe, persistent cough, or contact with a confirmed case, see a doctor without delay. You can book an appointment with a pediatrician through ClinicsJo.

This guidance is general and does not replace a direct medical assessment of your child.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Shmeisani, Amman

Before the visit, write a short summary: when the cough started, how often the fits occur, whether they are followed by vomiting or pauses in breathing, and the child's vaccination record.

Bring the child's health and vaccination records, any previous test results or scans, and a list of medicines currently being taken. Do not change any medicine on your own based on this guidance.

Useful questions include: which tests does my child need? What warning signs should I watch for at home? When should we come back? Do any household contacts need to be assessed?

Listed pediatric doctors and clinics in Shmeisani, Amman

The following are published profiles of pediatric doctors in Shmeisani, Amman, with the specialties and services they have listed:

• Dr Hussain Jarawan: consultant in pediatrics and pediatric neurology. Listed services include EEG for children, cerebral palsy treatment and an annual pediatric checkup.
• 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 at Abu Eid Plaza Medical Complex. Listed services include cough in children treatment, pediatric vaccines and periodic health examinations.
• Dr Mai Badr Al Din Bader: focuses on pediatric neurology and epilepsy follow-up. The clinic coordinates from Jaber Bin Hayyan Street.
• Dr Ahmad Abdel Razaq Khalifeh: pediatrics, with the clinic on Al Zubair Bin Al Awwam Street.

Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation. Compare the listed specialties and services to find the doctor that suits your needs.

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