Top 4 Cardiologists in Arjan 2026

When do you need a cardiologist?

Cardiology covers the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases, from high blood pressure to heart attacks and heart failure. Cardiologists use several investigations, including:

• an electrocardiogram (ECG)
• an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
• an exercise stress test
• diagnostic and therapeutic catheterisation, including stent placement
• long-term follow-up of blood pressure and cholesterol

Not every patient needs every test. The cardiologist decides based on your history and examination.

Consider booking a cardiology appointment if you have:

• chest discomfort or tightness that has settled but has not been checked. Get this assessed promptly rather than waiting weeks.
• palpitations, a racing heartbeat or a pulse that feels irregular
• breathlessness on exertion that is new or getting worse
• a family history of heart disease, especially at a young age
• high blood pressure readings, or blood pressure that stays high despite treatment
• a request from your surgeon or family doctor for a heart check before an operation

For children, a paediatric cardiology review is often arranged after a paediatrician hears a heart murmur. Other reasons include a known or suspected congenital heart defect, a baby who tires or sweats while feeding or gains weight slowly, and fainting during exercise.

Warning signs: call 911

Do not wait for a clinic appointment. Call 911 if you or someone with you has any of the following:

• chest pain, pressure or heaviness lasting more than a few minutes, or spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
• sudden, severe shortness of breath
• fainting or near-fainting, especially during exertion or with palpitations
• signs of stroke, such as a drooping face, weakness in one arm or slurred speech
• in a baby or child: blue lips, struggling to breathe, or being unusually floppy or unresponsive

Do not drive yourself to hospital with these symptoms.

How to choose among the doctors here

If you searched for the best cardiologists in Arjan, remember that this list is ordered by profile completeness, not by skill or outcomes. The criteria below matter more for your own situation.

• Adult or child. The profiles of Dr. Ali Al-Halabi and Dr. Fakhri Ahmad Al Hakim focus on paediatric cardiology. Dr. Yazan Moawia Al Kilani and Dr. Abdel Baset Mohammad Al Khatib list cardiology consultation and catheterisation services.
• The service you need. Dr. Al Kilani's profile lists echocardiography, ECG, exercise stress testing, hypertension follow-up and preoperative risk assessment. Dr. Al Kilani and Dr. Al Khatib both list catheterisation-related services. For children, Dr. Al-Halabi lists congenital heart-defect assessment and assessment for interventional catheterisation.
• Qualifications you can check. Each blurb above repeats only what the doctor's own profile states, such as specialist boards, fellowships and previous posts. Ask the clinic if you want more detail.
• Clinic times. Dr. Al Kilani's confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00. Dr. Al-Halabi's are Saturday to Thursday, 08:00–16:00. For the other two doctors, ask the outpatient clinics which days they see patients.
• Continuity. Heart conditions such as high blood pressure, rhythm problems or congenital defects usually need regular follow-up. Choose a clinic you can reach easily and repeatedly.

What to expect at the first visit

A first cardiology consultation usually includes:

• a detailed history and a physical examination
• a blood pressure check
• often an ECG

The doctor may then suggest further tests, such as an echo or a stress test, either on the same day or at a later appointment.

How to prepare

• Write down your symptoms: what they feel like, when they start, how long they last and what eases them.
• Bring all your current medicines in their original packs, including supplements. Do not stop any medicine before the visit unless a doctor has told you to.
• Bring any previous ECGs, echo reports, blood test results (for example cholesterol and blood sugar), hospital discharge summaries and catheterisation reports or discs.
• If you measure your blood pressure at home, bring a log of readings taken at different times of day.
• Note any heart disease, sudden death or high cholesterol in close relatives.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to open for an ECG or echo. If a stress test might be done, ask the clinic beforehand about suitable shoes and whether to eat.
• For a child, bring the referral letter, the child's health booklet, any earlier echo reports and a list of questions.

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and which tests do I need?
• Can the tests be done at this clinic, and how soon will I get results?
• What warning signs should make me call 911 before my next appointment?
• How often will I need follow-up?

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

Only one insurer appears among these four profiles: Arab Orient Insurance, listed by Dr. Al Kilani. Whatever your plan, confirm cover directly with the clinic and your insurer before you go. Ask:

• Is a consultation with this specific doctor covered, and is a referral needed?
• Do tests such as echo, stress testing or catheterisation need pre-approval?
• What is the consultation fee, and are ECG or echo charged separately?
• Is there a reduced fee for follow-up visits within a set period?
• For hospital-based outpatient clinics, is booking done through the hospital's appointments desk?

Use the booking options shown on each profile, and keep a note of what you were told about cost and cover.

Getting there

Arjan is in Amman, the capital. Patients may travel from districts such as Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, the Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Dabouq.

• Check the address and map location on each profile, and confirm the exact building and floor. Dr. Al Khatib's clinic, for example, is number 107 on the first floor.
• Allow extra time for traffic, parking and registration.
• If a test such as catheterisation is planned, ask whether you should arrange for someone else to drive you home.

Amman has many hospitals, including Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. In an emergency, though, call 911 rather than travelling on your own.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether you need adult or paediatric cardiology.
• Match the services on the profile to your need: consultation, echo, stress test or catheterisation assessment.
• Confirm the clinic location, building and floor.
• Check appointment days and times.
• Ask about the consultation fee and any separate charges for tests.
• Confirm insurance cover and any pre-approval needed.
• Gather your medicines, previous reports and home blood pressure readings.
• Write down your symptoms and questions.
• Know the warning signs, and call 911 for chest pain, severe breathlessness or fainting.