Top 7 Critical Care Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need a critical care specialist?

Critical care, also called intensive care medicine, looks after people with life-threatening illness or injury, usually in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Typical situations include:

• Severe breathing failure that needs oxygen support or a ventilator
• Serious infection with sepsis
• Shock
• Recovery after major surgery
• Complications of cancer or its treatment

Admission to intensive care is arranged by hospital teams, usually through an emergency department or a ward. It is not something you book online.

Outside the ICU, the doctors on this page work in two related fields. Five are pulmonary and critical care consultants, who also see outpatients with lung and breathing problems. Two are anaesthesia and intensive care consultants whose profiles also list pain management. Common reasons to book an outpatient visit include:

• A cough lasting more than three weeks, or breathlessness that is getting worse
• Asthma, COPD or lung fibrosis that needs review or regular follow-up
• Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, or heavy daytime sleepiness
• Fluid around the lung, or chest imaging that needs further investigation
• Follow-up after an intensive care stay. Weakness, tiredness, breathlessness, poor sleep, memory problems or low mood are common for months afterwards and are worth raising with a doctor.
• Acute or chronic pain that needs a specialist plan

Warning signs that need emergency care now

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if someone has any of the following. Do not wait for a clinic appointment.

• Severe difficulty breathing
• Blue or grey lips
• Chest pain or pressure
• New confusion or unusual drowsiness
• Coughing up more than a small amount of blood
• Fainting or collapse
• A high fever with fast breathing, a racing heart, cold clammy skin or very little urine, which can be signs of sepsis

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best critical care specialists in Amman usually want one of two things: a doctor for an ongoing lung or breathing problem, or guidance after a relative's time in intensive care. The profiles here can help with both. No list can tell you who is clinically right for you, but these points are worth comparing:

• Anas Al Khateeb serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Physician - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Shadi Obeidat serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as pulmonary and Critical Care Consultant.
• Mohammed J. Al-Jaghbeer serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Director of the Graduate Medical Education Office.
• Emad Haddadin serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Anesthesia and Pain Management.
• Mohammad Riziq serves at King Hussein Cancer Center as consultant Anesthesia and Pain Management.

What to expect at the first visit

An outpatient appointment with a pulmonary and critical care consultant usually starts with a detailed history. Expect questions about:

• When symptoms started and what makes them better or worse
• Smoking and exposure to dust or fumes
• Previous hospital stays

An examination often follows, which may include listening to the chest and checking oxygen levels. The doctor may suggest tests such as lung function testing or imaging. A pain or anaesthesia consultation focuses on the history of the pain, previous treatments and how the pain affects daily life.

What to bring:

• A list of all your medicines, including inhalers, herbal products and supplements. Bring your inhalers so the doctor can check your technique.
• Previous chest X-rays, CT scans, lung function results or sleep study reports, on disc or printed
• The discharge summary from any hospital or ICU stay
• Your insurance card and ID
• A relative or friend, especially if you are recovering after intensive care and find it hard to remember details

Questions worth asking:

• What is the most likely cause of my symptoms, and what else could it be?
• Which tests do I need, where are they done, and are they covered?
• Which signs should make me seek urgent care?
• When should I come back, and who do I contact if things get worse?

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

Before booking, ask the clinic or your insurer:

• Is this consultant within my insurer's network?
• Do tests and procedures, such as bronchoscopy or lung function testing, need prior approval?
• What is the consultation fee, and are tests charged separately?
• For hospital-based consultants, do I need a referral letter, a file opened in advance, or an appointment through a central booking desk?
• Are the listed days and hours current? Schedules can change around public holidays and during Ramadan.
• How long is the usual wait for a first appointment and for follow-up?

Getting there

Five consultants on this list are based at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jubeiha (written Jubaiha on the profiles). Dr. Zuhluf's clinic is in Shmeisani. Dr. Kawar's profile gives an Abdali address, and his biography says he practises at Abdali Hospital.

If you are travelling from Abdoun, Sweifieh, Khalda, Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali, the Gardens or the 7th Circle, allow extra time at busy hours. When you book, confirm the exact building, entrance and floor. Large medical sites can take a while to navigate on foot, especially for someone short of breath.

If you are following up after an admission at another Amman hospital, bring the discharge papers to your appointment. Examples include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. In an emergency, call 911 rather than driving to a clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Match the doctor's background (pulmonary and critical care, or anaesthesia and intensive care) to your need
• Check that the services you need appear on the profile
• Ask whether a referral or prior registration is required
• Confirm insurance cover and any approval needed for tests
• Ask the consultation fee and what it includes
• Confirm the day, time and exact location of the clinic
• Gather previous scans, test results and discharge summaries
• Write down your medicines and bring your inhalers
• Prepare your questions and bring someone with you if helpful
• Know the warning signs that mean calling 911 instead of waiting