Top 4 Asthma & COPD Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need an asthma & COPD specialist?

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both narrow the airways, but they behave differently. Asthma often starts in childhood or early adulthood. Its symptoms tend to come and go and are often set off by triggers such as dust, pollen, cold air, exercise, smoke or respiratory infections. COPD usually develops gradually in adults, most often after years of smoking or exposure to smoke, dust or fumes. It tends to cause persistent breathlessness and a long-lasting cough. Some people have features of both.

A family doctor can manage many straightforward cases. A pulmonologist (chest specialist) is worth seeing when:

• You have a cough lasting more than a few weeks, recurring wheeze or chest tightness, or breathlessness that limits daily activity
• Your asthma or COPD stays poorly controlled despite treatment, or you keep needing your reliever inhaler
• You have had flare-ups needing steroid tablets, antibiotics or an emergency visit
• You smoke or used to smoke and notice increasing breathlessness or morning cough
• Breathing symptoms come with loud snoring, pauses in breathing at night or heavy daytime sleepiness
• Your doctor wants lung function testing, imaging review or a second opinion

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you or someone with you has:

• Severe breathlessness, or being unable to finish a sentence
• A reliever inhaler that is not helping, or relief that lasts only briefly
• Blue or grey lips or fingertips
• Confusion, extreme drowsiness or exhaustion from the effort of breathing
• Chest pain, or coughing up blood

Call 911, Jordan's emergency number, or go to the nearest emergency department.

How to choose among the doctors here

All four doctors are pulmonologists whose profiles list asthma and COPD as a sub-specialty. Comparing them comes down to practical fit rather than ranking. Anyone searching for the best asthma & COPD specialists in Amman will usually get further by matching services, hours and insurance to their own situation.

• Testing on site: Dr. Ahmad AlKhyat, Dr. Rakan Haddad and Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed list pulmonary function testing; the first two also list spirometry. If you need breathing tests, ask whether they can be done at the same visit.
• Sleep and breathing: If snoring, suspected sleep apnoea or daytime sleepiness is part of the picture, Dr. AlKhyat, Dr. Haddad and Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi list sleep-related services. Dr. Haddad also lists sleep studies.
• Bronchoscopy and further assessment: Dr. AlKhyat and Dr. Haddad list bronchoscopy, and Dr. Haddad lists lung tumour diagnostic assessment. Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed lists lung cancer screening and assessment of the need for lung imaging.
• Other lung conditions: If you also have pulmonary fibrosis or bronchiectasis, check which profiles list follow-up for these conditions.
• Inhaler review: Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed lists asthma and inhaled treatment follow-up, which is useful if you want your inhaler technique and plan reviewed.
• Insurance: Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed's profile lists 12 insurers. Dr. AlKhyat and Dr. Haddad list Arab Orient Insurance.
• Hours: Dr. AlKhyat's confirmed hours run into the evening, Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed's start at 09:30, Dr. Haddad finishes at 14:00 on Thursdays, and Dr. Abdel-Hadi's confirmed days are Saturday to Wednesday.

Chronic airway disease needs regular follow-up, so choosing a clinic you can reach easily often matters more than people expect.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually take a detailed history: when symptoms started, what triggers them, night-time symptoms, past flare-ups, smoking and work exposures, allergies and family history. This is followed by an examination. Many patients are offered spirometry, a simple breathing test that measures how much air you can blow out and how fast. It is sometimes repeated after a reliever medicine to see whether the airways open up. Depending on your symptoms, the doctor may discuss imaging or other tests.

When booking, ask whether you should prepare for a breathing test. Some clinics give specific instructions about inhalers beforehand. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own; follow the clinic's advice.

What to bring

• All your inhalers and any spacer device, so your technique can be checked
• A list of every medicine you take, including tablets and supplements
• Previous chest X-ray or CT reports, discs if you have them, and earlier breathing test results
• Discharge summaries from any emergency visits or hospital stays
• A short symptom diary: what happens, when, and what helps
• Your insurance card and ID

Questions worth asking

• Do my results suggest asthma, COPD or something else?
• Is my inhaler technique correct, and is my current plan right for my level of control?
• What should I do if symptoms get worse, and when should I seek urgent help?
• Do I need vaccinations or a referral for pulmonary rehabilitation or smoking-cessation support?
• How often should I come back for follow-up and testing?

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

Confirm costs and coverage before you go:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit priced differently?
• Are spirometry, pulmonary function testing or sleep assessments charged separately?
• Does my insurer cover the visit at this clinic, and is pre-approval needed for tests or procedures such as bronchoscopy or a sleep study?
• Do I need a referral from my family doctor for my policy to pay?
• How long is the wait for an appointment, and is there a cancellation list?

Insurer lists change, so check your plan directly with the clinic and your insurer even if your company appears on a profile.

Getting there

Amman's traffic can add considerable time, especially at rush hour, so leave early if you are having a breathing test. Arriving rushed and out of breath can affect results.

• Abdoun: Dr. Rakan Haddad's clinic.
• Shmeisani: Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed and Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi. Dr. Abdel-Hadi's clinic is behind the Specialty Hospital emergency department.
• Dr. Ahmad AlKhyat: use the map location on his profile to plan your route.

If you have breathing difficulty during the journey, stop and call 911 rather than continuing to drive.

Checklist before you book

• Match your main concern (asthma, COPD, chronic cough, sleep symptoms) to the listed services
• Ask whether breathing tests can be done on the day, and how to prepare
• Confirm the consultation fee and any separate test charges
• Check your insurer and whether pre-approval is needed
• Choose a day and time within the clinic's confirmed hours
• Gather inhalers, a medication list, imaging and previous test results
• Write down your symptoms, triggers and questions
• Know the urgent warning signs and that Jordan's emergency number is 911