Top 7 Anesthesia & Intensive Care Specialists in Irbid 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Anesthesia and intensive care is a hospital-based specialty. Anesthetists keep patients safe and comfortable during surgery and some tests. They assess fitness for anesthesia beforehand, choose the type of anesthesia with you and the surgical team, and monitor breathing, heart rate and blood pressure throughout. Common types include general anesthesia, regional (spinal or nerve) blocks and sedation. Many anesthetists also care for critically ill patients in intensive care units, where organ support such as breathing assistance may be needed.

Most people do not book an anesthetist the way they book a family doctor. You usually meet one because:

• You have planned surgery or a procedure. A pre-anesthesia assessment is arranged through the surgical team, sometimes days before the operation and sometimes on the day.
• A relative is in intensive care. Admission happens through the emergency department or a hospital ward, not by appointment. The family then talks with the critical care team about progress.
• Your child needs follow-up from a pediatric critical care or lung specialist. Three of the doctors listed here are paediatricians with critical care sub-specialties. Their profiles describe outpatient consultations for children, including lung-related care.

It is worth asking for an early anesthesia discussion if any of these apply:

• You had a bad reaction to anesthesia before.
• A family member had a serious anesthesia reaction.
• You have sleep apnoea, heart or lung disease, diabetes or significant obesity.
• You take blood thinners.
• You are pregnant.

Urgent warning signs

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately for any of the following:

• severe difficulty breathing, or blue or grey lips
• chest pain
• sudden confusion, or fainting or being unresponsive
• a seizure
• heavy bleeding
• signs of severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat

After surgery, also seek urgent help for:

• trouble breathing
• a high fever
• rapidly worsening pain
• a wound that becomes hot, red and swollen

In a child, watch for:

• fast or laboured breathing
• pulling in of the ribs or neck with each breath
• unusual drowsiness
• refusal to drink with fewer wet nappies

These signs also need prompt emergency care.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best Anesthesia & Intensive Care Specialists in Irbid often expect to pick one doctor freely. In reality, the hospital usually assigns the anesthetist according to the operating list and the type of procedure. Still, the profiles can help you understand the team and ask better questions.

• Match the profile to the patient. Dr. Ahmad Khaled Abubaker, Dr. Anas Munir Alrusan, Dr. Khaled Mohammad El-Radaideh and Dr. Diab Ali Bani Hani are listed as anesthesia specialists. Dr. Samah Mashhour Awad, Dr. Saif Aldin Naif Rawabdeh and Dr. Faisal Mohammad Abu-Ekteish are paediatricians with critical care sub-specialties. Their profiles suit children, not adults preparing for surgery.
• Look at published services. Dr. Ahmad Khaled Abubaker's profile lists cardiac anesthesia alongside general anesthesia. That may be relevant if a heart procedure is planned at the same hospital. Ask your cardiology or surgical team how the anesthetist is assigned.
• Read the qualifications in each biography. They include Jordanian and international boards and fellowships, and medical degrees from different universities. These describe training, not outcomes.
• Remember what the order means. The list follows a profile-completeness score. It does not measure skill, safety or results.
• Consider continuity. All seven doctors practise at King Abdullah University Hospital. If your surgery, tests and follow-up are all there, coordination is often simpler.

What to expect at the first visit

A pre-anesthesia assessment is a conversation and examination focused on safety. The anesthesia team will usually ask about:

• your health and previous operations
• any past reactions to anesthesia
• allergies, smoking and alcohol use
• loose teeth, dentures or crowns
• how well you can climb stairs or walk

They may check your airway, heart and lungs. They may also review or request blood tests, an ECG or other investigations.

What to bring

• A complete list of all medicines, including supplements, herbal products and inhalers
• Previous surgical and anesthesia reports, discharge summaries and recent test results
• Your hospital file number or referral letter from your surgeon, if you have one
• Details of any implanted devices, such as a pacemaker
• For children: vaccination record, growth information and any previous chest X-rays or lung reports

Questions to ask

• What type of anesthesia is planned, and are there alternatives for my procedure?
• When should I stop eating and drinking before the operation?
• Which of my regular medicines should I take or pause? Follow the team's instructions and do not stop anything on your own.
• How will pain be managed afterwards?
• Will I need a companion to take me home, and when can I drive?
• For ICU families: who updates us, how often, and what are the visiting rules?

Fasting instructions matter for safety, so follow them exactly as given by the hospital team.

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

Anesthesia costs are often billed as part of a surgical package. Clarify the details before the day:

• Is anesthesia included in the quoted cost of the operation, or billed separately?
• Does my insurance or coverage scheme accept this hospital, and is pre-approval needed for surgery or anesthesia?
• What is the fee for an outpatient consultation, for example a pediatric lung or critical care visit?
• Do I need a referral letter to book in the specialty outpatient clinics?
• How do I request a specific doctor? Dr. Saif Aldin Naif Rawabdeh's profile suggests contacting the hospital appointment office and asking for the doctor by name.

Confirm consultation fees and coverage directly with the hospital, because these can change.

Getting there

All seven doctors on this page are listed at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients, in the Ramtha district of Irbid governorate. Patients coming from Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah or Al-Mazar Al-Shamali should plan the journey to Ramtha in advance. On surgery days, allow extra time for parking and registration, and confirm the exact clinic or admission desk when booking.

Irbid governorate also has other hospitals, including Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital. The doctors listed here are not linked to those hospitals in their profiles. In an emergency, do not travel far for a specific doctor. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm whether you need a pre-anesthesia assessment (adult surgery) or a pediatric critical care or lung consultation.
• Ask your surgeon's team how the anesthetist is assigned at King Abdullah University Hospital.
• Check whether a referral letter or hospital file number is required.
• Ask whether anesthesia fees are included in the surgical cost and whether insurance pre-approval is needed.
• Prepare a full medication and allergy list.
• Gather previous anesthesia, surgical and test reports.
• Note any personal or family history of anesthesia reactions.
• Get written fasting and medication instructions before the procedure day.
• Arrange a companion to take you home after day surgery.
• Know the warning signs that need 911.