Top 61 Phenylketonuria (PKU) assessment doctors in Jordan

Choosing Phenylketonuria (PKU) doctors in Jordan

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

Esraa Al Tarawneh

Downtown Tafilah, Tafilah

Dr Esraa Al Tarawneh practices pediatrics in Tafilah. The current GIG medical directory associates Esraa Feras Al Tarawneh with the centre’s contact, and the 2026 Jordan Engineers Association directory lists the Tafilah practice. Reception arranges pediatric assessment and follow-up; confirm her attendance before visiting. Patients are seen at Elite Medical Complex.

Manar Shawabkeh

Altaiba, Madaba

Dr Manar Shawabkeh practices pediatrics in Madaba. Arrange child-health, growth and developmental enquiries through reception. She holds the Jordanian Board in paediatrics and has worked with A Step and A Tale early-intervention centre. Patients are seen at Dr Manar Shawabkeh Clinic.

Marlin Nino Nawas

Radwan, Amman

Dr. Marlin Nino Nawas provides paediatric endocrine, growth and diabetes care. She graduated from the University of Jordan, completed paediatrics residency at Jordan University Hospital and a paediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago in 1989. Her scope includes growth and puberty concerns, childhood diabetes and insulin resistance, thyroid disease and Turner syndrome. She sees children and families at Khalidi Outpatient Clinics 2 on Ibn Khaldoun Street.

Services published in this profile: Endocrinology Consultation, Endocrinology Follow Up.

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.

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.

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 Phenylketonuria (PKU) with a relevant clinician

Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of processing the amino acid phenylalanine. Newborn screening and early treatment help protect brain development, with nutritional and blood-level monitoring continuing throughout life.

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 Phenylketonuria (PKU) health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jordan, 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.

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.