Top 5 Annual Pediatric Checkup Clinics in Jordan 2026

When does a child need an annual pediatric checkup?

An annual pediatric checkup, often called a well-child visit, is a planned appointment when your child is healthy. Its purpose is prevention: spotting problems early, keeping vaccinations on track and giving parents time to ask questions without the pressure of an illness.

Mainstream guidance from major paediatric bodies recommends frequent visits in the first two years of life, at set ages, then roughly once a year through childhood and adolescence. A typical checkup may cover:

• Growth: weight and height plotted on a growth chart, and head size in babies and toddlers.
• Development: movement, speech, play, learning and behaviour compared with expected milestones for the child's age.
• Vaccinations: a review of the vaccination card against the national immunisation schedule, with any due or missed doses discussed.
• Screening: checks of vision, hearing and, in older children, blood pressure, according to age.
• Everyday health: feeding and diet, sleep, toilet training, screen time, physical activity, dental care, safety at home and in the car, and emotional wellbeing.

Reasons to book sooner than the yearly visit

• Weight loss, poor weight gain or a sudden change in growth
• Missed milestones, or a child losing skills they already had (for example, words or walking)
• Concerns about speech, hearing, eyesight, attention or social interaction
• A cough, rash, tummy complaint or bedwetting that keeps coming back
• Feeding difficulties in a baby, especially a premature one

Urgent warning signs: do not wait for an appointment

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has difficulty breathing, blue or grey lips, a seizure, is very drowsy or hard to wake, has a stiff neck with fever, a rash that does not fade when pressed, signs of dehydration (very few wet nappies, no tears, sunken eyes), or swallowed a medicine or chemical. A baby under three months with a fever needs prompt medical assessment.

How to choose among the clinics here

All five profiles publish the annual pediatric checkup, but they are set up differently. Useful questions to weigh:

• Single doctor or multi-specialty centre? Three listings are individual pediatric clinics with one named doctor, which can make it easier to see the same doctor every year. Two are larger centres in Jabal Amman where paediatrics sits alongside many other specialties and, at Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, laboratory services are listed on site.
• Your child's age and needs. If you have a newborn or a baby born early, look at profiles that list newborn care; Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh Clinic specifically mentions follow-up of premature infants. If you have questions about speech, movement or behaviour, Dr Hussain Jarawan's clinic lists developmental and neurodevelopmental services.
• Vaccinations on the day. Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh Clinic and Dr. Suzan Abdelrahim Paediatric Clinic both list childhood vaccines. For the other clinics, ask whether vaccines are given during the checkup.
• Hours that fit school. Confirmed hours range from a 09:00 start to an 18:00 finish, with some clinics closing early on Thursday. An afternoon slot may spare your child a missed school morning.
• Insurance. Check the profile notes below, then confirm with the clinic.

Remember that the order on this page reflects profile completeness only. It does not tell you which doctor will suit your family.

What to expect at the first visit

A first checkup with a new pediatrician usually takes longer than later visits, because the doctor builds your child's history.

What to bring:

• The vaccination card or booklet
• Birth and newborn records, particularly for premature babies or any hospital stay after birth
• Earlier growth charts or reports from a previous doctor
• A list of any medicines, vitamins or supplements, and any known allergies
• Your insurance card and the child's ID details
• A short written list of your questions

What usually happens: the child is weighed and measured, then examined from head to toe. The doctor asks about eating, sleeping, development and school, and may suggest tests or a referral if something needs a closer look. Older children and teenagers may be offered some time to talk with the doctor privately.

Questions worth asking:

• Is my child growing and developing as expected for their age?
• Which vaccinations are due now or next?
• Is any screening or blood test recommended at this age?
• When should we come back, and what should make us call sooner?

Dress your child in clothes that are easy to remove, and bring a snack, a drink and a favourite toy for the wait.

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

None of these five profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask the clinic directly when booking. Useful questions:

• What is the fee for an annual checkup, and are vaccines or tests charged separately?
• Is my insurance accepted, and is pre-approval or a referral needed?
• Which doctor will see my child, and can we book the same doctor next year?
• How long is the appointment, and is there usually a wait?

On insurance: Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics lists Arab Orient Insurance. Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh Clinic and Dr. Suzan Abdelrahim Paediatric Clinic state that they accept insurance without naming insurers, so confirm your specific policy. For the remaining profiles, ask the clinic.

Getting there

All five clinics are in Amman: two in Jabal Amman, two in Shmeisani and one in Hashmi Shamali. Each profile gives its building and floor, so check these before you leave. With a young child, allow extra time for traffic around school start and finish times, ask about parking and lift access if you are bringing a pushchair, and arrive a little early to complete registration on a first visit.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the clinic offers the annual checkup for your child's age
• Ask which doctor will see your child
• Check the clinic's hours on the day you plan to visit
• Confirm your insurance and any pre-approval needed
• Ask about the fee, and whether vaccines and tests are extra
• Find the vaccination card and newborn records
• Write down your questions about growth, development and behaviour
• Note the building and floor, and plan parking
• Keep 911 in mind for any urgent warning signs