Top 6 Annual Pediatric Checkup Doctors in Amman 2026

When do you need an annual pediatric checkup?

An annual pediatric checkup is a routine visit. It reviews your child's growth, development, vaccination record and general health, and gives you time to raise questions about sleep, feeding, school, behaviour or speech. It is not a substitute for urgent care when a child is seriously unwell.

Book sooner than the yearly visit if you notice any of these:

• Growth that seems to have slowed, or weight that is not increasing as expected
• Delayed speech, motor skills or social interaction for the child's age
• Trouble focusing, frequent hyperactivity or repeated problems at school
• Repeated chest infections, a cough that keeps returning, or recurrent fevers
• Bedwetting after the age when toilet training is usually complete
• Frequent stomach upsets, poor appetite or constipation that persists
• Episodes where the child stares, jerks or loses awareness, which need specialist review

Some symptoms need emergency care now, not an appointment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has fast or difficult breathing, blue or grey lips, a seizure, is very drowsy or hard to wake, has a stiff neck with fever, has a rash that does not fade when pressed, keeps vomiting, or is passing very little urine with signs of dehydration. Any fever in a baby under three months old should be assessed the same day.

How to choose among the doctors here

Start with the services each profile lists, because they differ. Dr Hussain Jarawan's profile lists neurology-related services such as EEG, epilepsy follow-up and autism and ADHD assessment. Dr Issa Ali Khashashneh lists a neonatology subspecialty and a range of growth, allergy and bedwetting services. Dr Fathi Azzouni lists infection-focused care, including assessment of recurrent fever. The other profiles focus on general pediatric care, newborn follow-up and vaccinations.

Next, check location and hours. Two clinics are in Shmeisani, one is in Hashmi Shamali, one is in Tabarbour, one is in Abu Nseir and one is in Arjan. Opening hours vary: some clinics open at 08:00 or 09:00, while others close at 14:00 or 16:00 on some days. Match the hours to your school and work schedule before you shortlist.

Third, look at languages. Arabic and English are listed on several profiles, so confirm the language your family prefers.

Fourth, compare insurers and fees, which are covered in the next sections. Finally, remember that the order of this list reflects how complete each public profile is. It does not measure how well a doctor treats children, so use the profile details to decide, not the position on the page.

If you are comparing Annual Pediatric Checkup Doctors in Amman, write down two or three questions about your child's history and bring them to the first visit. The answers will tell you more than any ranking.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring your child's vaccination record or health booklet, any birth details you have, and records from previous doctors or hospitals. If your child takes regular medicine, bring the names and doses on the packaging or in a list. For a newborn or young infant, bring a feeding log or notes on wet nappies and sleep.

The doctor will usually measure height, weight and head size where relevant, ask about development and behaviour, examine your child and review which vaccines are due. Ask how growth is plotted, which vaccines are due next, and what warning signs should prompt a call before the next visit.

Prepare a short list of questions in advance. Useful ones include: What should I watch for before the next checkup? Are there any screenings due at this age? Do I need a referral for any test? Ask the doctor to write down the plan, especially if there are follow-up visits.

Arrive a few minutes early so the registration is complete. If your child is anxious about examinations, a favourite toy or a familiar blanket can help.

Insurance, fees and booking

Insurers are listed on each profile, and the lists differ a lot between doctors. Listing an insurer on a profile does not confirm that your specific plan is accepted today. Call or contact the clinic before booking to check your policy, the type of plan and whether a referral is needed.

Published consultation fees are 30 JOD for Dr Hussain Jarawan, 20 JOD for Dr Issa Ali Khashashneh and Dr Fathi Azzouni, and 15 JOD for Dr Suzan Abdelrahim, Dr Ahmad Al Khabbas and Consultant Reham Harb. Ask what the consultation fee includes. Vaccines, tests such as an EEG, and any follow-up visit may be charged separately, so ask for each cost in advance.

When booking, confirm the appointment day, ask about rescheduling, and ask what to do if your child becomes unwell before the visit. Keep a note of the doctor's name, the clinic and the date.

Getting there

Dr Hussain Jarawan and Dr Issa Ali Khashashneh both practise in Shmeisani, which is one of the Amman districts covered on this page. Other profiles are in Hashmi Shamali, Tabarbour, Abu Nseir and Arjan. These are not among the districts listed for this page, so check the map location on each profile before you plan your route. If you are travelling with a baby or a child with additional needs, allow extra time for parking and drop-off.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the service you need is listed on the doctor's profile, such as the annual pediatric checkup, vaccinations or developmental assessment
• Check the clinic's opening hours on the day you plan to attend
• Ask whether your specific insurance plan is accepted and whether a referral is needed
• Ask what the published consultation fee includes and whether vaccines or tests are extra
• Bring the vaccination record, previous reports and a list of medicines
• Write down your child's concerns and questions in advance
• Save the emergency number 911 and know when to go to emergency instead of waiting for an appointment