Top 5 Shaken Baby Syndrome assessment Doctors in Arjan, Amman

Choosing Shaken Baby Syndrome doctors in Arjan, Amman

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

Ahmad Al-Haroub

Arjan, Amman

Dr Ahmad Al-Haroub is a consultant in paediatrics and neonatology whose practice includes infant care, premature-infant follow-up and childhood growth. He holds the Jordanian board in paediatrics; his training includes neonatal fellowships with the Royal Medical Services, the University of Iowa and a centre in Germany. He is listed on Istiklal Hospital’s outpatient team in Arjan, Amman, and has a separately consultation location at Istishari Hospital. Confirm the consulting location and the doctor’s attendance time when booking.

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

Rawan Hatem

Arjan, Amman

Dr. Rawan Hatem is a consultant paediatric neurologist and a faculty member at the Hashemite University. Her training includes a paediatric-neurology fellowship at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Jordanian boards in paediatrics and paediatric neurology, and membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her outpatient work addresses childhood neurological symptoms and development, with Amman appointments available through Istiklal Hospital in Arjan, Amman.

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

Fadia Al-Ghazawi

Arjan, Amman

Dr. Fadia Al-Ghazawi’s clinical field is paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. She completed an Australian fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne after medical and paediatric training at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. Alongside her academic role at the Hashemite University, she sees children with digestive, liver, feeding and growth concerns at Istiklal Hospital’s outpatient clinics in Arjan, Amman.

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

Fathi Azzouni

Arjan, Amman

Dr. Fathi Azzouni is a consultant in paediatrics and paediatric infectious diseases. His qualifications include the Jordanian and Arab paediatric boards, the Jordanian board in infectious diseases and clinical infectious-disease training in the United Kingdom. His clinical field covers the assessment and follow-up of childhood infections and recurrent fever, with consultations booked through Istiklal Hospital in Arjan, Amman.

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

Basem Al-Zoubi

Arjan, Amman

Dr. Basem Al-Zoubi is a senior consultant in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. His qualifications include a paediatric-endocrinology specialty certificate from the Jordan Medical Council, a fellowship at UCLA and an ESPE fellowship at University College London. His outpatient field covers childhood growth, puberty, hormonal disorders and diabetes, with consultations available at Istiklal Hospital’s specialist clinics in Arjan, Amman.

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

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Discussing Shaken Baby Syndrome with a relevant clinician

Shaken baby syndrome is a familiar name for brain injury caused by violently shaking an infant or young child, within abusive head trauma. Suspected injury requires emergency assessment.

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

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Arjan, 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 shaken baby syndrome in Arjan, Amman

Assessment begins with the medical history: when symptoms started, what happened beforehand, and whether the child was dropped, injured or shaken. A thorough examination of the head, eyes, nervous system and breathing follows.

The specialist team typically uses suitable brain imaging, eye examination and laboratory tests. The goal is not to reach a conclusion from a single sign, but to look for other injuries and for other illnesses that can cause similar symptoms.

Shaken baby syndrome is a familiar name for brain injury within abusive head trauma. For this reason, the team prioritises the child's safety from the outset and approaches the evaluation comprehensively and objectively.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care in Arjan

Symptoms that warrant review include unusual lethargy or irritability, poor feeding, and vomiting. These can have other causes, so they should be checked even if they seem mild.

Call emergency services immediately, on 911 in Jordan, for:

• Breathing difficulty
• Unresponsiveness or loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Suspected violent shaking

Tell the team clearly and without hesitation what happened. Prompt treatment matters more than waiting for symptoms to improve.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Arjan, Amman

Before the visit, write down clear notes, including:

• When symptoms began and how they changed
• What happened to the child before symptoms appeared, and who was with them
• Feeding, vomiting, sleep and any change in behaviour
• Medicines or supplements the child takes, and any known allergies
• Medical records, vaccination history and previous test reports

Bring the child's identity document, your own ID, and contact details for the family.

Useful questions to ask include: which tests are needed and why, how long results may take, and what the next steps are if the child needs follow-up.

Listed doctors on this page and the services they publish

This page lists paediatric doctors in the Arjan area of Amman. Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation, and order does not imply preference. The following is drawn from what each doctor publishes:

• Dr Rawan Hatem: consultant paediatric neurologist who assesses neurological symptoms and developmental follow-up; her outpatient visits are offered as published.
• Dr Fadia Al-Ghazawi: focuses on paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, including assessment of digestive and liver symptoms.
• Dr Ahmad Al-Haroub: consultant in paediatrics and neonatology, covering infant care, premature-infant follow-up and growth; listed within the clinics of Istiklal Hospital in Arjan.
• Dr Fathi Azzouni: consultant in paediatrics and paediatric infectious diseases, assessing infections and recurrent fever within the specialist paediatric clinic at Istiklal Hospital.
• Dr Basem Al-Zoubi: senior consultant in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes, assessing growth, puberty and hormonal disorders; consultations are available at Istiklal Hospital's specialist clinics.

Choose the doctor according to your child's visible needs, and if the situation is urgent, go directly to emergency services.

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