Top 5 Cochlear implant Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A cochlear implant is considered for severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears, when well-fitted hearing aids no longer provide enough benefit. It is not a stronger hearing aid. A hearing aid amplifies sound. A cochlear implant has an internal part placed under the skin behind the ear, with a slim electrode array threaded into the cochlea, and an external sound processor worn on the ear or head. It turns sound into electrical pulses that stimulate the hearing nerve directly, bypassing damaged hair cells inside the cochlea.

Because the decision involves several specialists, the first step is usually an ENT assessment together with an audiologist. Consider booking a visit if you or your child notice:

• hearing loss that is getting worse over time, in one or both ears
• hearing aids that no longer help enough with conversation
• constant ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that affects sleep or concentration
• a child who responds poorly to sound, or whose speech and language are not developing as expected

Seek urgent care now, or call 911 in an emergency, if you have:

• sudden loss of hearing in one ear, especially with dizziness
• severe ear pain with discharge or fever
• weakness or drooping on one side of the face
• severe spinning dizziness with vomiting, or a head injury
• after an implant operation: redness, swelling or fluid leaking from the wound, fever, or a sudden change in hearing or balance

This general guidance is not a diagnosis. A doctor needs to examine you.

How to choose among the doctors here

The five profiles on this page are ordered by how complete their published information is. That tells you what is published, not how well a doctor treats patients. Use the cards to narrow the list against your own situation.

Start with the service. Only two of the five profiles name cochlear implant in their published services: Dr. Shadi Marji in Downtown Irbid and Dr. Mohammad Al-Khatatba in Arjan, Amman. Service lists are worded differently across profiles, so ask every clinic directly whether it runs the full pathway: assessment, surgery, activation and rehabilitation. When you compare cochlear implant doctors in Jordan, this question matters more than any other.

Match the doctor to the patient. If the patient is a child, note that Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem's profile lists paediatric ENT as a sub-specialty and a paediatric ENT fellowship. Earlier implantation is generally preferred in children, so a child's assessment should not be delayed. If hearing and balance problems are part of the picture, Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh lists hearing and balance disorders among his sub-specialties.

Check experience carefully. Two profiles publish a number of years: 25 for Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem and 15 for Dr. Shadi Marji. Years are only one measure. Ask about the team, how many procedures of this kind the clinic handles, and who will follow up with you.

Location and hours matter because the process involves several visits. Four of the five clinics are in Amman, and Dr. Shadi Marji practises in Irbid. Thursday hours are shorter for Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem and Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh. Dr. Sultan Saad Jaber's profile also lists Friday hours.

Insurance varies widely. Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem, Dr. Sultan Saad Jaber and Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh each list twelve insurers. Dr. Shadi Marji and Dr. Mohammad Al-Khatatba list fewer.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring any hearing tests you have, your hearing aid history including fitting dates and how they helped, previous ENT or imaging reports, a list of your medicines, and notes on what you hear and what you find difficult. For children, bring school or speech therapy reports and details of early development.

Expect a detailed history, an examination of the ears and a review of your hearing tests. Candidacy is assessed with detailed audiometry and imaging of the inner ear and hearing nerve, which may be ordered for a separate appointment. An audiologist, an ENT surgeon and a speech-language therapist are usually involved, so the decision is not made in one visit or by one person.

Useful questions to ask:

• Which parts of the process does your clinic run, and which happen elsewhere?
• What does the timeline look like from assessment to activation?
• Who provides training after activation, and how often?
• What are the realistic expectations, and what is not guaranteed?
• How much time will the family need to commit to rehabilitation?

For planning, the procedure typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours per ear and normally involves one overnight stay. The device is usually activated several weeks later.

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

Insurer lists differ between profiles, and NatHealth appears on several cards. Before booking, confirm with the clinic whether your insurer covers consultations, imaging and surgery, and whether any approval is needed in advance. Do not rely on a card alone.

The published consultation fees are 15 JOD for Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem, 20 JOD for Dr. Sultan Saad Jaber, and 25 JOD for both Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh and Dr. Mohammad Al-Khatatba. Ask what each fee covers, whether follow-up is included, and what applies to surgery or activation. For any profile where a fee is not shown, ask the clinic directly.

Booking details also differ. Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem's consultations are arranged in advance. Dr. Sultan Saad Jaber's profile notes that you should confirm his attendance at the JoSante Healthcare Center Amman branch when you book. Confirm opening hours for the day you plan to attend.

Getting there

• Dr. Majdi Abdul Kareem: Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, Jabal Amman, Amman
• Dr. Shadi Marji: Shadi Marji ENT Clinic, Downtown Irbid, Irbid
• Dr. Sultan Saad Jaber: JoSante Healthcare Center, Amman Branch, 7th Circle, Amman
• Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh: Dr. Imad Hussein Abu Romeh ENT Clinic, Fifth Circle, Amman
• Dr. Mohammad Al-Khatatba: Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics, Arjan, Amman

Amman traffic can be heavy at peak hours, so allow extra time. For Irbid, plan the full journey and return trip before the appointment, and ask the clinic for directions if you are unsure.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the clinic runs the cochlear implant pathway, including assessment, surgery, activation and rehabilitation.
• Ask who is on the team and where any surgery would take place.
• Check the insurer list against your own policy, and ask which costs are billed separately.
• Confirm the consultation fee and whether follow-up is included.
• Check the opening hours for the day you plan to attend.
• Bring hearing test results, hearing aid history and your medicine list.
• Write down your questions and your expectations.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and remember that 911 is the emergency number in Jordan.