Top 5 Cardiologists in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need a cardiologist?

Cardiology covers the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disease. That ranges from high blood pressure and raised cholesterol to heart attacks, rhythm problems and heart failure. A family doctor or internist often handles early risk factors. A cardiologist becomes useful when symptoms need specialist tests, or when a known heart condition needs closer follow-up.

Common reasons to book a visit include:

• Chest pain or tightness, especially if it comes on with walking, climbing stairs or stress and eases with rest. Get this checked soon rather than waiting.
• Palpitations: a racing, pounding, fluttering or irregular heartbeat.
• Breathlessness on exertion that is new or getting worse, sometimes with ankle swelling or tiredness.
• A family history of heart disease, particularly when relatives were affected at a young age.
• High blood pressure that stays raised or is hard to control despite treatment.
• Follow-up after a heart event or procedure, such as a stent or a pacemaker.

In children, a pediatric cardiologist is usually involved after a doctor hears a murmur or notices symptoms such as poor feeding, unusual breathlessness or fainting. Adult cardiologists are generally not the right first stop for a child.

Warning signs that need emergency care: call 911

Do not book a clinic appointment for these. Call 911 in Jordan straight away:

• Chest pain, pressure or heaviness lasting more than a few minutes, or spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
• Chest pain with sweating, nausea, breathlessness or light-headedness
• Sudden severe shortness of breath
• Fainting or near-fainting, especially with palpitations
• Signs of stroke: face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best cardiologists in Shmeisani are usually trying to find the right match for their problem. A general ranking is less useful, so match the doctor's focus to your needs.

Match the subspecialty to your problem

• Coronary arteries, chest pain on exertion, stents: Dr. Ghassan Shawabkeh, Dr. Raed Al Awaisheh and Dr. Hossam Al-Banna all list cardiac catheterization as a subspecialty.
• Palpitations, arrhythmias, pacemakers: Dr. Basil Abu-El-Haija lists cardiac electrophysiology. His services include ablation and rhythm device implantation.
• Children: Dr. Mahmoud Abbad lists pediatric cardiology.
• Hard-to-control blood pressure: Dr. Shawabkeh lists 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Al Awaisheh's profile mentions difficult-to-control hypertension.

Ask what happens in the clinic and what is arranged elsewhere

Several profiles list ECG, echocardiography and stress testing as services. Ask whether each test is done during the same visit or booked separately. Catheterization, ablation and device implantation take place in a procedure facility, not a consulting room. Two biographies say that facility arrangements are confirmed after consultation. If a procedure is suggested, ask where it will be done and who will follow you up afterwards.

Read the published qualifications

The profiles that list training name boards and fellowships in their records. You can read these in each entry above and ask about anything that matters to you.

Check hours against your routine

All the confirmed hours on this page run Saturday to Thursday. Dr. Al Awaisheh's and Dr. Al-Banna's clinics stay open until 18:00. Dr. Shawabkeh's closes at 15:00 on Thursdays. Dr. Abbad's weekday hours are in the late afternoon, which may suit families after school.

What to expect at the first visit

A first cardiology visit usually covers your symptoms, history, a physical examination and often an ECG. Further tests such as an echo, a stress test or rhythm monitoring may be suggested. Their purpose is to guide decisions, so they are not always done on the same day.

Bring with you:

• A list of all your medicines and doses, including supplements, or the packs themselves
• Previous ECGs, echo reports, catheterization reports and discharge summaries
• Recent blood test results, such as cholesterol, sugar and kidney function, if you have them
• Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times
• A short symptom diary: when it happens, how long it lasts, and what you were doing
• Your family history of heart disease, stroke or sudden death

If a stress test is possible, wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Ask the clinic in advance whether any preparation is needed.

Questions worth asking:

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and what are the other possibilities?
• Which tests do I need, and what will each one show?
• Are there lifestyle changes I should start now?
• If a procedure is mentioned, what are the alternatives, benefits and risks?
• Which symptoms should make me seek urgent help before my next visit?

For a child's appointment, bring the child's growth and vaccination records, any previous scans or reports, and notes on feeding, activity and breathing.

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

Insurance details differ widely between these profiles. Arab Orient Insurance appears on Dr. Shawabkeh's and Dr. Abu-El-Haija's profiles. Dr. Al-Banna's profile lists twelve insurers and network managers, including GlobeMed, MedNet and NatHealth. Even when your insurer is listed, coverage depends on your specific policy.

Before you book, ask:

• Is the consultation covered under my policy, or will I pay first and claim back?
• Are ECG, echo, stress tests and rhythm monitoring covered, and are they billed separately from the consultation?
• Does my insurer need a referral or pre-approval for tests or for catheterization?
• What is the consultation fee, and does it include a follow-up visit?
• How far ahead do I need to book, and what is the cancellation policy?

Get written pre-approval for any planned procedure. Confirm which facility your insurer covers.

Getting there

All five clinics are in Shmeisani, a central district of Amman. Patients often travel in from across the city, including Abdoun, Sweifieh, the Gardens, Jubeiha, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, the 7th Circle and Dabouq.

A few practical points:

• Ask the clinic for the exact building and floor when you book.
• Allow extra time for traffic and parking at busy times of day.
• If you are having a stress test, or have been feeling unwell, arrange for someone to drive you.
• Plan to arrive early on your first visit to complete paperwork.

Checklist before you book

• I know whether my main concern is coronary, rhythm, blood pressure or a child's heart
• I have chosen a doctor whose listed subspecialty and services match that concern
• I have checked the opening hours against my schedule
• I have confirmed with my insurer and the clinic that my policy is accepted
• I have asked the consultation fee and whether tests are charged separately
• I have gathered previous reports, test results and my medicine list
• I have written down my symptoms and questions
• I know that chest pain, sudden breathlessness or fainting means calling 911, not waiting for an appointment