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Top 7 Anatomic Pathology Specialists in Irbid 2026

This page lists seven anatomic pathology specialists in Irbid. All of them are based at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha. Each profile shows the doctor's published focus, from cytopathology to dermatopathology, and the qualifications they list. The order comes from a published profile-completeness score, not a judgement of quality. Use the profiles to see who covers which area and to prepare questions for your referring doctor or the laboratory.

7 of 8 doctors on ClinicsJoUpdated 18 October 2026How we choseClinicsJo editorial team · Sources

At a glance

#DoctorAreaRatingExperienceConsultationHoursInsuranceSuitsProfile score
1Ismail Ibrahim MatalkaRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Patients referred for general pathology work at King Abdullah University Hospital17/100
2Anwar Abdullah RjoopRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Referrals involving hematopathology, tissue, cytology or transfusion-related questions17/100
3Ayat Nader Al OqailyRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Tissue biopsy and histopathology referrals; molecular pathology background listed17/100
4Samir Mohammad Al BashirRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Referrals for cytology samples such as smears or fine-needle aspirates17/100
5Alia Habes Al-MohtasebRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Patients with breast or gynaecological biopsy and specimen referrals17/100
6Mohammed Sayel AlorjaniRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Referrals involving bone, soft tissue or connective tissue specimens17/100
7Moath Mohammad Ali AlrjoubRamtha———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Skin biopsy and nervous-system specimen referrals in northern Jordan17/100

From each profile as published today: approved reviews only, consultation fees only where the profile states them, confirmed weekly hours (the most common shift). «—» means the profile does not publish it.

  1. 1Ismail Ibrahim Matalka

    Dr. Ismail Ibrahim Matalka is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. His published service is pathology. He practises at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. His biography lists a British Fellowship in Pathology from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow and a higher specialty qualification in Pathology from the University of Jordan. For questions about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the hospital's pathology and laboratory department. Explain which service you need and what your referring clinician has requested. Having the referral details ready usually makes that conversation quicker.

    Suits: Patients referred for general pathology work at King Abdullah University Hospital

  2. 2Anwar Abdullah Rjoop

    Dr. Anwar Abdullah Rjoop is listed under Pathology, with subspecialties in anatomic pathology and hematopathology. Published services cover histopathology, cytopathology and transfusion medicine. The practice is at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include a Fellowship in Pathology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the American Board of Pathology. If you have a question about a test or a specimen report, contact the hospital's pathology and laboratory department. Explain the service you need and your referring clinician's request. This profile may interest patients whose work-up involves blood-related pathology alongside tissue or cell samples.

    Suits: Referrals involving hematopathology, tissue, cytology or transfusion-related questions

  3. 3Ayat Nader Al Oqaily

    Dr. Ayat Nader Al Oqaily is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. The published service is histopathology, the examination of tissue samples such as biopsies and surgical specimens. The practice is at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include a Fellowship in Molecular Pathology from Porto University and the Jordanian Board of Pathology. For enquiries about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the pathology and laboratory department. Describe the requested service and your referring clinician's request. Have your referral paperwork at hand when you call.

    Suits: Tissue biopsy and histopathology referrals; molecular pathology background listed

  4. 4Samir Mohammad Al Bashir

    Dr. Samir Mohammad Al Bashir is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. The published service is cytopathology, the study of cells collected from smears, fluids or fine-needle samples. The practice is at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include the Jordanian Board of Pathology and Microbiology and a Canadian Fellowship in Pathology from Calgary University. For enquiries about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the pathology and laboratory department. Explain the requested service and your referring clinician's request. Keep any earlier cytology results available in case they are needed for comparison.

    Suits: Referrals for cytology samples such as smears or fine-needle aspirates

  5. 5Alia Habes Al-Mohtaseb

    Dr. Alia Habes Al-Mohtaseb is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. Her published service is breast and gynecologic pathology. She practises at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include the Jordanian Board of Pathology and a British Fellowship in Pathology from The Royal College of Pathologists. For enquiries about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the hospital's pathology and laboratory department. Explain the service you need and your referring clinician's request. Patients whose surgeon or gynaecologist has sent breast or gynaecological samples may find this profile relevant when preparing questions.

    Suits: Patients with breast or gynaecological biopsy and specimen referrals

  6. 6Mohammed Sayel Alorjani

    Dr. Mohammed Sayel Alorjani is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. His published service is bone and connective tissue pathology. He practises at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include the Jordanian Board of Pathology and a degree in Medicine and Surgery from Jordan University of Science and Technology. For enquiries about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the pathology and laboratory department. Explain the requested service and your referring clinician's request. This profile may be relevant when an orthopaedic or soft-tissue sample has been sent for examination.

    Suits: Referrals involving bone, soft tissue or connective tissue specimens

  7. 7Moath Mohammad Ali Alrjoub

    Dr. Moath Mohammad Ali Alrjoub is listed under Pathology with a subspecialty in anatomic pathology. His published services are dermatopathology and neuropathology, which cover skin samples and samples from the brain and nervous system. He practises at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. Listed qualifications include a Fellowship in Neuropathology from the University of Toronto and the Jordanian Board of Pathology. For enquiries about tests or specimen reports, the profile advises contacting the pathology and laboratory department. Explain the requested service and your referring clinician's request.

    Suits: Skin biopsy and nervous-system specimen referrals in northern Jordan

This shortlist covers 7 of the 8 matching doctors on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.

How we chose this list

Every matching doctor profile in this area was scored out of 100 for how complete and checkable its published information is, and the highest scores appear here in order. Featured placement does not change a profile's score, and the score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes — it tells you how much you can check before you call.

  • Profile verified by the platform15
  • Approved reviews (number and average)20
  • Published years of experience (up to 25)15
  • Published qualifications10
  • Written professional biography8
  • Profile photo5
  • Published services8
  • Listed insurers7
  • Confirmed opening hours6
  • Published consultation fee3
  • Map location3

Ties are broken by the number of approved reviews, then published years of experience. Confirm the service, branch, appointment, fees and insurance coverage with the practice before visiting.

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Anatomic pathology is the branch of medicine that examines tissue and cells to help reach a diagnosis. Most patients never book an anatomic pathologist the way they book a family doctor. Instead, another doctor takes a sample and sends it to the laboratory, such as a surgeon, dermatologist, gynaecologist or oncologist. The pathologist then reports what the sample shows. That report guides decisions about treatment, follow-up or further tests.

Common situations where anatomic pathology is involved include:

  • Biopsies: small pieces of tissue taken from a lump, a skin lesion, the stomach, the bowel or other organs.
  • Surgical specimens: tissue removed during an operation, such as an appendix, gallbladder, breast tissue or a tumour, examined to confirm the diagnosis and check margins.
  • Cytology: cells collected from cervical smears, body fluids or fine-needle aspiration of a lump, for example in the thyroid or a lymph node.
  • Specialised areas: the profiles on this page list focuses such as breast and gynaecological pathology, bone and connective tissue pathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology and hematopathology.

You might want to learn more about the pathology side of your care in a few situations: your doctor has told you a sample is being sent for examination, you are waiting for results, or you have been advised to get a second review of slides.

Anatomic pathology itself is not an emergency service. Some warning signs, though, need urgent care rather than waiting for a report. These include heavy or continuing bleeding from a biopsy site, fever with spreading redness or pus at a wound, sudden severe pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden weakness or confusion. In those cases go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.

How to choose among the doctors here

All seven profiles are at the same place: King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha. So the main difference between them is their published area of focus, not location. Many people searching for the best anatomic pathology specialists in Irbid are really trying to understand who will look at their sample. In practice, the case is often assigned within the department rather than chosen by the patient. Some practical points:

  • Match the area to your sample. If your sample is a skin biopsy, look at the profile that lists dermatopathology. For breast or gynaecological tissue, see the profile listing that focus. For bone or soft-tissue samples, see the one listing bone and connective tissue pathology.
  • Ask your referring doctor. Your surgeon or specialist knows how the sample was sent and can tell you which section of the laboratory handles it.
  • Read the listed qualifications. Each profile's biography lists boards and fellowships. These describe training, not outcomes, and they do not mean one doctor suits your case better than another.
  • Second opinions. If you want slides or blocks reviewed again, ask your treating doctor about the proper process. Specimens are normally transferred between institutions through official channels.

What to expect at the first visit

Many patients' only direct contact with anatomic pathology is collecting a report or asking a question at the laboratory desk. Some cases involve more contact, for example a fine-needle aspiration done in the department, or a discussion of results. To prepare:

  • Bring your referral or the request form from the doctor who ordered the test.
  • Bring identification and any hospital file number you have been given.
  • Bring earlier reports. If you had previous biopsies or cytology elsewhere, bring the reports. If you are seeking a review, ask how slides or blocks should be obtained.
  • List your medicines, especially blood thinners, if a sampling procedure is planned. Do not stop any medicine unless the doctor who prescribed it tells you to.

Useful questions to ask:

  • When is the report expected, and who will explain it to me?
  • Will extra stains or special tests be needed, and could they delay the result?
  • Should I return to my referring doctor to discuss the findings?

A pathology report is usually interpreted alongside your symptoms, scans and other results. Discuss it with your treating doctor rather than drawing conclusions from the wording alone.

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Costs for pathology work depend on the type of test. A simple biopsy is priced differently from cases that need special stains or additional studies. Before your sample is processed, or before any appointment, it helps to ask:

  • Does my insurance cover pathology and laboratory tests at King Abdullah University Hospital, and does it need prior approval?
  • Is a referral letter required for coverage?
  • Will additional tests be billed separately, and will I be told before they are done?
  • How do I request a copy of my report, and is there a charge for copies or slide release?

The profiles advise contacting the hospital's pathology and laboratory department directly. Explain the service you need and what your referring clinician has requested. Your insurer can also confirm coverage terms before you go.

Getting there

All seven doctors listed here practise at King Abdullah University Hospital, in the Ramtha district of Irbid governorate. The hospital serves patients from across the governorate, including Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah and Al-Mazar Al-Shamali, as well as the wider north of Jordan. If you are travelling from another district, allow time for parking and for finding the specialty outpatients area. Ask at reception for directions to the pathology and laboratory department. Other hospitals in the governorate include Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital. If your sample was taken at one of them, check with the treating team where it was sent. That matters when you follow up on your report.

Checklist before you book

  • Confirm with your referring doctor which test was requested and where the sample was sent.
  • Match the type of sample, such as skin, breast, bone, cytology or blood-related work, to the published focus on the profiles.
  • Have your referral, ID, file number and any earlier reports ready.
  • Ask your insurer about coverage and any approval needed for pathology tests.
  • Ask the laboratory when the report is expected and how you will receive it.
  • Plan a follow-up with your treating doctor to discuss the results.
  • Know the warning signs after a biopsy or procedure, and call 911 in an emergency.

How much do Anatomic Pathology doctors in Irbid charge for a consultation?

None of the Anatomic Pathology doctor profiles in Irbid on ClinicsJo shows a consultation fee yet (profiles: 8), so we do not quote an estimated figure. The clinic or doctor sets the price after assessing your case, and it varies between clinics for the reasons below.

What sets the price with Anatomic Pathology doctors?

  • The exact test and the equipment used
  • Whether the price includes the doctor's report and reading
  • Contrast dye, sedation or special preparation
  • Whether a referral or a consultation is needed first
  • Insurance coverage and your share of the cost

How to ask about the price

Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the profiles on this page.

When clinics publish offers, prices or consultation fees, they appear on the offers page and in this section. Offers on ClinicsJo

Frequently asked questions

How was this list of anatomic pathology specialists in Irbid chosen?
The platform has eight anatomic pathology profiles for Irbid, and this page shows seven of them. They are ordered by a 100-point profile-completeness score. It covers items such as published qualifications, biography, services, photo, hours, insurers, fee and map location. Featured profiles, if any, appear first with a badge. The order does not measure treatment quality or outcomes, so read each profile and speak with your referring doctor.
Can I book an anatomic pathologist directly?
Usually not in the way you book a clinic visit. Anatomic pathologists mostly work on samples sent by other doctors, such as surgeons, dermatologists or gynaecologists. If you have questions about a test or report, the profiles here advise contacting the pathology and laboratory department at King Abdullah University Hospital. Explain the service you need and your referring clinician's request.
What is the difference between histopathology and cytopathology?
Histopathology looks at pieces of tissue, such as a biopsy or tissue removed during surgery, so the structure of the tissue can be seen. Cytopathology looks at individual cells collected from smears, body fluids or fine-needle aspiration. Both belong to anatomic pathology. Your doctor chooses the method based on what needs to be examined and how the sample can safely be collected.
Which doctor here deals with skin biopsies?
Among the seven profiles, Dr. Moath Mohammad Ali Alrjoub lists dermatopathology, the pathology of skin samples, along with neuropathology. In practice, the hospital department usually assigns cases internally. So ask your dermatologist or the laboratory how your sample will be handled and when the report should be ready.
How do I get a second opinion on my pathology slides?
Start by talking with your treating doctor, who can explain why a review might help and how to arrange it. Slides and tissue blocks are normally released and transferred through official hospital procedures. Ask the laboratory what paperwork is needed, whether there is a fee for releasing material, and how long the review may take.
Where are these pathology specialists located in Irbid governorate?
All seven listed doctors practise at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. The hospital serves patients from Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah, Al-Mazar Al-Shamali and other parts of northern Jordan. At the hospital, ask reception for the pathology and laboratory department.
Is there anything urgent I should watch for after a biopsy?
Most people recover from a biopsy without problems. Seek urgent care if you have heavy or continuing bleeding, fever, spreading redness, pus, severe pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain or sudden weakness or confusion. In an emergency in Jordan, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For non-urgent concerns, contact the doctor who took the sample.

Sources and references

Prepared by: the ClinicsJo editorial team. Last updated 18 October 2026.

List data: the doctor and clinic profiles published on ClinicsJo — services, doctors, hours, insurers and addresses entered by the providers or compiled by our team from public sources. Reviews appear only after moderation, the verified badge only on profiles the platform administration verified, and no price appears unless the profile itself publishes it. Where the data comes from and how lists are ordered · Medical content policy

Health references: the health information in the guide is general and written to agree with the guidance of major health bodies. To read further or check it:

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