Top 4 Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A bone marrow or stem cell transplant (often shortened to BMT or HSCT) replaces blood-forming cells. These cells may have been damaged by disease or by intensive treatment. There are two main types:

• Autologous transplant: the patient's own stem cells are collected, stored and returned after high-dose therapy.
• Allogeneic transplant: the cells come from a donor, such as a matched sibling, another relative or an unrelated volunteer.

Transplant specialists usually see patients who have already been diagnosed by a haematologist or oncologist. Mainstream guidance lists several conditions where a transplant may be discussed:

• Some leukaemias, such as acute myeloid or acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
• Multiple myeloma and some lymphomas
• Myelodysplastic syndromes and bone marrow failure, such as aplastic anaemia
• Certain inherited blood disorders, for example severe thalassaemia or sickle cell disease

Whether a transplant is appropriate depends on several things: the disease and its stage, the response to earlier treatment, general health and donor availability. Only the treating team can judge this.

Common reasons to book a consultation include:

• A referral from your haematologist
• A relapse after treatment
• A second opinion on transplant options
• Long-term follow-up after a transplant

Warning signs that need urgent care

People having chemotherapy or recovering from a transplant have weakened immunity. Some symptoms cannot wait for a clinic appointment. Contact your treating team immediately, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:

• A fever or shivering, even if you otherwise feel well
• Difficulty breathing or chest pain
• Bleeding that does not stop, blood in urine, stool or vomit, or widespread new bruising
• Confusion, severe headache, fainting or seizures
• Severe diarrhoea, inability to keep fluids down, or signs of dehydration
• A new widespread rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or sudden swelling

How to choose among the doctors here

All four specialists on this page list King Hussein Cancer Center in Jubeiha as their current workplace. Their profiles also show the same consultation hours. So the choice is less about location and more about fit with your situation.

• Khaled Halahleh serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy.
• Zaid Abdel-Rahman serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies.
• Salwa Saadeh serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Medical Oncology/Myeloma/Leukemia/BMT.
• Waleed Da’na serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Medical Oncology, BMT.

The list order reflects profile completeness, not clinical outcomes. If you came here looking for the best bone marrow & stem cell transplant specialists in Amman, the most reliable guide is your own medical team's advice combined with the facts shown on each profile.

What to expect at the first visit

A first transplant consultation is mainly an assessment and a conversation. The transplant itself is planned over weeks. Expect a review of your diagnosis, previous treatment and current health. You may be asked to have further tests.

Bring:

• Your referral letter and a summary from your current haematologist or oncologist
• Pathology and bone marrow biopsy reports, recent blood test results, and any genetic or molecular test results
• Imaging reports, and image discs if you have them
• A list of all medicines you take, including supplements
• Your ID or passport and your insurance documents
• Basic details about brothers and sisters, because siblings are often the first potential donors considered

Questions you might ask:

• Is a transplant an option for my condition, and if so, which type?
• What are the alternatives, and what happens if I wait?
• How is a donor found, and do family members need tissue-typing tests?
• How long are the hospital stay and the recovery period, and how often are follow-up visits?
• What support is available for nutrition, infection prevention and emotional wellbeing?

A lot of information is shared at this visit. A family member can come with you to take notes.

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

None of the profiles here publish a consultation fee, so ask when you book. Useful questions:

• Is a referral letter needed, and who must write it?
• Is my insurance, government coverage or other funding accepted for the consultation? Does it also cover tests and the transplant itself?
• Does my coverage need prior approval for a transplant evaluation?
• What does the first visit include, and are any tests charged separately?
• If I am travelling from outside Jordan, which documents and medical reports should I send in advance?

Get answers in writing where possible. Transplant care involves many separate services over a long period, and written answers help you avoid surprises.

Getting there

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.

If you are coming from Khalda, Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali or Sweifieh, allow extra time for traffic and parking. The same applies from Shmeisani, Abdoun, the Gardens or the 7th Circle. When you book, confirm which clinic within the centre to go to.

You may currently be treated at another hospital, such as Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital or Istishari Hospital. If so, bring copies of your records rather than relying on them being shared.

Checklist before you book

• Have a referral letter or a written summary from your haematologist or oncologist
• Collect pathology, bone marrow, blood test and imaging reports in one folder
• Write down all your medicines and any allergies
• Note your siblings' details in case donor testing is discussed
• Check the consultant's role and sub-specialty against your diagnosis
• Ask about the fee, referral rules and insurance approval before the visit
• 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.
• Plan your route to Jubeiha and leave extra time for traffic and parking
• Prepare your questions and bring someone to take notes
• Know the urgent warning signs and keep 911 in mind