Top 3 Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Cardiac electrophysiology is the branch of cardiology that studies the heart's electrical system: how each heartbeat starts, how the signal travels and whether the rhythm stays steady. A cardiac electrophysiologist assesses rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), decides whether monitoring, medication or further tests are needed, and, where appropriate, performs catheter ablation or implants devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.

Consider booking a visit if you notice:

• Palpitations, meaning a racing, pounding or irregular heartbeat that comes and goes
• A heartbeat that feels unusually slow, or episodes of a very fast rate
• Dizziness or light-headedness that seems linked to your heartbeat
• Shortness of breath during everyday activity that is new for you
• Rhythm concerns raised by your family doctor, an ECG, or a wearable device showing an irregular rhythm

Palpitations are not always dangerous, but new or recurring symptoms should be assessed by a clinician rather than ignored.

Urgent warning signs

Do not wait for an appointment if you have any of the following. Call 911 straight away for fainting or collapse, chest pain or pressure, severe shortness of breath, a racing or very slow heartbeat with confusion or near-fainting, or sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, or sudden difficulty speaking. These can signal a serious emergency.

How to choose among the doctors here

The three doctors on this page differ in what their profiles publish, so compare them on the points that matter for your problem:

• Match the services to your need. If you need a pacemaker review or ablation discussion, check the published services. If you mainly need an assessment of palpitations or fainting, look for those words.
• Check your schedule. Confirmed hours differ. One profile lists weekday sessions on four days, another lists Saturday to Thursday, and the third does not publish hours here, so confirm directly.
• Consider location. The clinics are in Wadi Saqra, Shmeisani and Amman (Istishari Hospital Outpatient Clinics 2 on Arar Street). Choose the one closest to home or work, since follow-up visits add up.
• Read the training details. Published fellowships, residencies and board certifications tell you about a doctor's background, but they do not guarantee any result for you.
• Check language. Languages are listed only where the profile publishes them, so ask the clinic which language the consultation will use.

The order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, so it does not tell you which doctor is right for you.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit usually involves a detailed history, an examination and a review of any tests you already have. Good preparation makes the visit more useful:

• Bring your ID and any referral letter from your doctor.
• Bring previous ECG, echocardiography, Holter or other heart test reports, and any recordings from a wearable device.
• Write a list of your current medicines, including supplements, and any allergies.
• Note your symptoms: when they start, how long they last, what seems to trigger them, and what you were doing at the time.

Useful questions to ask include: what might be causing these symptoms, which tests are needed and why, what each option involves and its possible risks, what the follow-up plan is, and when you should seek urgent care. The doctor may recommend tests before deciding on any treatment.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before booking, ask the clinic:

• Which insurers it accepts. Each profile lists its insurers, but confirm your own plan.
• The consultation fee. The only fee shown on this page is the published fee of 40 JOD for Dr. Layth Saleh's clinic. For the other doctors, ask the clinic for the current fee.
• Whether a procedure would take place in a hospital, and who arranges that booking.
• Whether the consultation includes review of your existing reports.
• The cancellation and rescheduling policy.
• Whether an interpreter or a particular language is available.

Getting there

The three clinics are in different parts of Amman. Dr. Layth Saleh's clinic is in Wadi Saqra, where he sees patients at the Istishari Hospital outpatient clinics. Dr. Basil Abu-El-Haija's clinic is in Shmeisani. Dr. Yahya Al Badayneh practises from Outpatient Clinics 2 at Istishari Hospital on Arar Street. Share the exact address with your taxi or ride-hailing app and allow extra time at peak hours. For any test or procedure in a hospital, confirm the facility name with the clinic in advance.

Checklist before you book

• Describe your symptoms, when they happen and how long they last
• Bring recent ECG, echo, Holter or device reports
• Confirm the doctor's hours on the day you plan to come
• Ask whether your insurer is accepted
• Ask the current consultation fee, since only one is published on this page
• Ask what the visit includes and whether any test is needed beforehand
• Know the emergency signs and call 911 if they occur
• Write down your questions and your medicine list