Top 8 Anesthesia & Intensive Care Specialists in Jubaiha 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Anesthesia and intensive care covers three related areas of medicine.

• Anesthesia: keeping patients safe and comfortable during surgery and other procedures. This includes general anesthesia, regional (nerve or spinal) blocks and sedation.
• Pain management: assessing and treating acute pain, for example after an operation, and chronic or long-lasting pain. This includes pain linked to cancer or its treatment.
• Intensive (critical) care: looking after very unwell patients in hospital who need close monitoring or organ support, such as help with breathing.

The three pulmonary and critical care consultants on this list also see patients for lung conditions. Their published services are pulmonology consultations and follow-up.

Common reasons to book a visit

• You have a planned operation and want to discuss anesthesia options, previous reactions to anesthesia or a medical condition that may affect it, such as heart or lung disease, sleep apnoea or diabetes.
• You have ongoing pain that has not settled with the plan agreed with your treating doctor, or pain that affects your sleep, mobility or daily life.
• You or a relative is receiving cancer treatment and pain or breathing symptoms need specialist review.
• You have a persistent cough, breathlessness or a lung problem that needs follow-up with a pulmonary and critical care physician.

Anesthetists usually work within a hospital team. Much of their work is arranged through the surgeon or treating physician rather than booked directly. Ask about this when you call.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone with you has:

• severe or worsening difficulty breathing, blue or grey lips, or chest pain
• new confusion, extreme drowsiness or difficulty waking after a procedure
• a fever or shivering while on chemotherapy, or feeling suddenly very unwell during cancer treatment
• coughing up blood
• sudden, severe pain that is not controlled
• new weakness, numbness or loss of bladder or bowel control, especially with back pain

How to choose among the doctors here

All eight consultants listed here are based at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jubaiha, and all share the same confirmed hours. That makes the choice less about location and more about fit.

• Match the need to the specialty. For anesthesia before a procedure, or for acute or chronic pain, look at the five consultants whose specialty is anesthesia and intensive care. For lung symptoms or questions about critical care, the three pulmonary and critical care consultants may be more relevant.
• Read the published qualifications. Each profile lists the board certifications it reports, such as the Jordanian Board of Anesthesia or American board certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Compare these with what matters to you.
• Consider continuity. If you are already a patient at the centre, staying with a doctor who knows your treatment plan can make follow-up easier. Ask your treating team who they usually work with.
• Remember what the order means. The list ranks profiles by how complete their published information is, not by skill or outcomes. None of these profiles currently shows approved patient reviews or a published consultation fee.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation focuses on understanding your history and your goals. For a pre-anesthesia visit, the doctor will usually ask about your general health and medicines, and about any past problems with anesthesia in you or your family. They may examine your airway, heart and lungs, and explain the options and their risks. A pain consultation usually covers where the pain is, how long you have had it, what makes it better or worse, and what has already been tried.

What to bring

• A full list of your medicines, including supplements and herbal products, plus any blood thinners
• Details of allergies and any previous reactions to anesthesia
• Recent test results, imaging reports and discharge letters
• Your referral letter, if the centre requires one
• Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card

Questions worth asking

• Which type of anesthesia or pain treatment options are being considered for me, and why?
• What are the main risks and side effects I should know about?
• Are there fasting or medicine instructions before my procedure? Do not stop or change any medicine unless your doctor advises it.
• Who do I contact if pain or symptoms get worse after I go home?

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

None of the eight profiles currently publishes a consultation fee or a list of accepted insurers. Confirm these details directly before you go.

• Ask whether the centre accepts self-referrals or requires a referral from your treating doctor.
• Ask whether your insurance covers anesthesia or pain consultations at this centre, and whether pre-approval is needed.
• For procedures, ask whether the anesthesia fee is billed separately from the surgeon's or hospital fee.
• Confirm appointments with King Hussein Cancer Center before visiting; a verified schedule is not available for each physician. Consult the current physician profile to arrange a visit.

You can use the contact options on each doctor's profile page to request an appointment.

Getting there

All eight doctors are listed at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jubaiha, Amman. Jubaiha lies in the north of the capital. Patients come from across Amman, including Shmeisani, Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Abdoun, the Gardens and 7th Circle, as well as from other governorates. Use the map location on each profile to plan your route. Allow extra time for parking, registration and finding the right clinic, especially on a first visit. If you are travelling from outside Amman, ask the centre whether tests can be done on the same day as your consultation.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether you need anesthesia or pain management, or a pulmonary and critical care review
• Check whether you need a referral from your surgeon or treating doctor
• Confirm appointments with King Hussein Cancer Center before visiting; a verified schedule is not available for each physician. Consult the current physician profile to arrange a visit.
• Ask about insurance coverage, pre-approval and the consultation fee
• Prepare your medicine list, allergies and any past reactions to anesthesia
• Gather recent reports, scans and discharge letters
• Write down your questions and your main goals for the visit
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care, and remember 911