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Top 7 Diagnostic cardiac catheterization Doctors in Jordan 2026

If you are looking for the best diagnostic cardiac catheterization doctors in Jordan, this page lists seven cardiologists whose profiles publish this service and a sub-specialty in cardiac catheterization. They are ordered by how complete and checkable their published information is, not by clinical skill. You can compare qualifications, related tests, insurers, districts and opening hours, then use the guide below to prepare questions before you book.

7 of 10 doctors on ClinicsJoUpdated 18 October 2026How we choseClinicsJo editorial team · Sources

At a glance

#DoctorAreaRatingExperienceConsultationHoursInsuranceSuitsProfile score
1Basel Al AloulAbdali———6 days · 10:00–17:00AcceptedPatients wanting catheter assessment alongside echo, stress testing and cardiac CT47/100
2Ghassan Mohammad ShawabkehShmeisani—15 yrs25 JOD6 days · 11:00–17:00AcceptedPatients with complex coronary disease, plus blood pressure and lipid follow-up45/100
3Yazan Moawia Al KilaniArjan——25 JOD6 days · 10:00–16:00AcceptedPatients needing pre-surgery cardiac assessment or follow-up after stents45/100
4Abdallah Walid HaydamousMecca Street——20 JOD6 days · 10:00–18:00AcceptedPatients wanting wrist-access catheterization and ongoing chronic heart care45/100
5Raed Al AwaishehShmeisani——20 JOD6 days · 10:00–18:00AcceptedPatients with hard-to-control blood pressure or complex medication lists40/100
6Dina Qasem Al ShamailehJabal Amman———6 days · 10:00–20:00—Patients wanting a female cardiologist with evening hours in Jabal Amman40/100
7Asem NammasTla' Al Ali———6 days · 10:00–17:00—Patients with chest pain or palpitations who need a catheterization assessment40/100

From each profile as published today: approved reviews only, consultation fees only where the profile states them, confirmed weekly hours (the most common shift). «—» means the profile does not publish it.

  1. 1Basel Al Aloul

    Dr. Basel Al Aloul is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Abdali Hospital and sees patients at Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Abdali, Amman. He studied medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. At the University of Minnesota he completed an internal medicine residency, a cardiology fellowship and an interventional cardiology fellowship. His services include diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation, coronary artery disease and heart valve disease assessment, echocardiography, cardiac stress testing, cardiac CT imaging and heart failure follow-up. His profile lists nine insurers, including GlobeMed, MedNet, NatHealth and Arab Orient Insurance. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Patients wanting catheter assessment alongside echo, stress testing and cardiac CT

  2. 2Ghassan Mohammad Shawabkeh

    Dr. Ghassan Mohammad Shawabkeh is a cardiology and interventional catheterization consultant at his clinic in Shmeisani, Amman. According to his biography, he graduated from Poznan University in Poland in 2001 and obtained the Jordanian Board in Internal Medicine in 2008. He also holds Arab and Saudi cardiology boards, a European fellowship and a European cardiac and vascular catheterization credential. His background includes training in Riyadh and cardiology leadership at Riyadh Care Hospital. His stated focus is complex coronary interventions, including chronic occlusions, calcification and left-main and branching lesions. Services include diagnostic cardiac catheterization, radial-access catheterization, echocardiography, ambulatory rhythm and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. Hours are Saturday to Wednesday 11:00–17:00 and Thursday 11:00–15:00.

    Suits: Patients with complex coronary disease, plus blood pressure and lipid follow-up

  3. 3Yazan Moawia Al Kilani

    Dr. Yazan Moawia Al Kilani runs a private outpatient clinic in Royal Hospital, with the profile listing Arjan, Amman. He holds German specialist certifications (Facharzt) in Internal Medicine (Münster, 2017) and Cardiology (Hannover, 2020), and a Hypertensiology qualification from the German Hypertension Society (2019). He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Jordan University of Science and Technology. His services include diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty and stenting, post-catheterization and stent follow-up, preoperative cardiac risk assessment, echocardiography and exercise stress testing. He also follows up hypertension and rhythm disorders. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00.

    Suits: Patients needing pre-surgery cardiac assessment or follow-up after stents

  4. 4Abdallah Walid Haydamous

    Dr. Abdallah Walid Haydamous is a cardiology and interventional catheterization specialist who sees patients at ELITE Medical Care in Crimson Plaza on Mecca Street, Amman. He holds the Arab Board in Cardiology and the Jordanian Board in Internal Medicine, and earned his medical degree at Al-Baath University in Syria. He trained in internal medicine at the Islamic Hospital and completed a cardiology fellowship at Jordan University Hospital. His biography lists memberships in the American College of Cardiology and the Jordanian cardiac society. Services include diagnostic and transradial catheterization, coronary angioplasty and stenting, echocardiography and chronic cardiac follow-up. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–18:00.

    Suits: Patients wanting wrist-access catheterization and ongoing chronic heart care

  5. 5Raed Al Awaisheh

    Dr. Raed Al Awaisheh is a cardiology and catheterization consultant at Al Ra'ed Heart Center in Shmeisani, Amman. He graduated in medicine and surgery from the University of Jordan and holds the Jordanian Board in Internal Medicine and the Arab Board in Cardiology. His scope includes diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization, angioplasty and stents, radial access and hypertension that is difficult to control. The centre offers ECG, echocardiography, exercise stress testing and 24- or 48-hour rhythm monitoring. His biography also describes team-based review of chronic and anticoagulant medication and cardiac nutrition. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–18:00.

    Suits: Patients with hard-to-control blood pressure or complex medication lists

  6. 6Dina Qasem Al Shamaileh

    Dr. Dina Qasem Al Shamaileh is a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at Al Shamaileh Cardiology Clinic in Jabal Amman, Amman, which she joined in 2025. She studied medicine at Jordan University of Science and Technology and trained through the Royal Medical Services at the Queen Alia Heart Institute. She holds the Jordanian Boards in Internal Medicine and in Cardiology. Her services include diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography, transesophageal echocardiography, echocardiography, exercise stress testing, Holter rhythm monitoring and 24-hour ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring. Her biography highlights early diagnosis and explaining care options. Patients are seen by confirmed appointment, Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–20:00.

    Suits: Patients wanting a female cardiologist with evening hours in Jabal Amman

  7. 7Asem Nammas

    Dr. Asem Nammas practises cardiology and interventional catheterization at Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Tla' Al Ali, Amman. He holds American board credentials in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac catheterization. Consultations cover chest pain and palpitation assessment, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors, and follow-up for coronary disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathy. His services include diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and catheterization assessment and coordination. His biography notes that interventional procedures are arranged after assessment at an appropriate facility. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–17:00.

    Suits: Patients with chest pain or palpitations who need a catheterization assessment

This shortlist covers 7 of the 10 matching doctors on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.

How we chose this list

Every matching doctor profile in this country was scored out of 100 for how complete and checkable its published information is, and the highest scores appear here in order. Featured placement does not change a profile's score, and the score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes — it tells you how much you can check before you call.

  • Profile verified by the platform15
  • Approved reviews (number and average)20
  • Published years of experience (up to 25)15
  • Published qualifications10
  • Written professional biography8
  • Profile photo5
  • Published services8
  • Listed insurers7
  • Confirmed opening hours6
  • Published consultation fee3
  • Map location3

Ties are broken by the number of approved reviews, then published years of experience. Confirm the service, branch, appointment, fees and insurance coverage with the practice before visiting.

When do you need diagnostic cardiac catheterization?

Diagnostic cardiac catheterization is a test in which a cardiologist passes a thin, flexible tube (catheter) through an artery, usually at the wrist or the groin, up to the heart. Contrast dye injected through the catheter shows the coronary arteries on X-ray (coronary angiography). The team can also measure pressures inside the heart chambers and check how the valves and heart muscle are working. Because it is an invasive test, it is normally recommended after a consultation and simpler investigations such as an ECG, echocardiogram or stress test. It is rarely the first step.

Your cardiologist may discuss it if you have:

  • chest pain, tightness or breathlessness on exertion that suggests narrowed coronary arteries
  • an abnormal stress test, cardiac CT or echocardiogram
  • suspected heart valve disease or a weak heart muscle that needs more detailed assessment
  • a previous stent or bypass, with new or returning symptoms
  • a need for heart assessment before certain operations

If a treatable narrowing is found, some cardiologists can treat it in the same session with angioplasty and a stent. This is a decision made with you before the procedure, so don't assume it will happen.

Warning signs that need emergency care

These symptoms need emergency help, not a clinic appointment. Call 911 in Jordan for:

  • chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes, or spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
  • sudden severe breathlessness, a cold sweat, nausea or fainting
  • new weakness, facial drooping or difficulty speaking

After a catheterization, get urgent help for:

  • bleeding or fast-growing swelling at the puncture site that does not stop with firm pressure
  • a hand or leg that turns cold, pale, numb or very painful

How to choose among the doctors here

All seven profiles publish diagnostic cardiac catheterization as a service and list cardiac catheterization as a sub-specialty. These points can help you narrow the choice:

  • Scope beyond the diagnostic test. Several profiles also list coronary angioplasty and stenting. If you may need treatment, ask whether the same doctor would perform it and how that decision is made.
  • Access route. Some profiles specifically list radial-access (wrist) or transradial catheterization. If you have a preference, or a medical reason to avoid one route, raise it when booking.
  • Supporting tests in one place. Different profiles list echocardiography, stress testing, Holter or rhythm monitoring, ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography or cardiac CT. Having these on site can save extra visits.
  • Follow-up. Look for post-catheterization and stent follow-up, hypertension and lipid follow-up, or heart failure follow-up if you will need ongoing care.
  • Practical fit. Compare district, opening hours and insurers on each card. Closing times differ, and some clinics stay open into the evening.
  • Qualifications. Read the published boards and training on each profile, and ask the clinic about anything that is unclear.

If you searched for the best diagnostic cardiac catheterization doctors in Jordan, this page cannot tell you who is clinically best. The order reflects how complete each profile is. The right choice depends on your symptoms, your test results, your insurance and how easily you can reach the clinic.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually a consultation, not the catheterization itself. The cardiologist reviews your symptoms, examines you and looks at earlier results. They then explain whether catheterization is needed, or whether another test should come first.

What to bring

  • previous ECG, echocardiogram, stress test or cardiac CT reports, and any earlier angiography reports or discs
  • recent blood tests, especially kidney function, blood count and blood sugar, if you have them
  • a full list of your medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements
  • details of any allergies, particularly to contrast dye, iodine or latex
  • your insurance card and national ID or passport

Questions to ask

  • Why do you recommend catheterization for me, and what are the alternatives?
  • Will you use the wrist or the groin?
  • Where will the procedure take place, and who will perform it?
  • If a narrowing is found, would it be treated in the same session?
  • What are the main risks in my situation?
  • How should I prepare? Do I need to fast, and which medicines should I pause or continue?
  • When can I go home, drive, return to work and lift heavy things?

Never stop blood thinners or diabetes medicines on your own. Follow the specific instructions your cardiologist gives you.

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

Ask the clinic for the consultation fee before you go. A catheterization usually costs more than the consultation alone. The bill may include the procedure, the hospital or catheterization lab, devices such as stents, and an overnight stay if needed. Ask for a written estimate.

Where a profile lists insurers, check that yours appears. Even if it does, confirm:

  • whether both the consultation and the procedure are covered
  • whether pre-approval is required, and who submits the request
  • whether the facility where the procedure is done is in your network
  • your co-payment and any limit on stents or other devices

If your insurer is not shown, ask the clinic anyway.

When booking, mention that you are being assessed for catheterization. The clinic can then allow enough time and tell you which reports to bring.

Getting there

This is a Jordan-wide list, and each profile shows its own city and district on its card. Before you travel:

  • Check whether the consultation and the procedure happen at the same address. Some doctors see patients in one clinic and perform procedures at a separate facility.
  • Ask about parking and the exact building and floor.
  • Allow extra time for traffic and registration.
  • On procedure day, arrange for someone to go with you and drive you home. Sedation and a fresh puncture site make driving unsafe.
  • All seven profiles publish Saturday-to-Thursday hours. Confirm your appointment time before setting off.

Checklist before you book

  • Confirm that the doctor performs diagnostic cardiac catheterization themselves, and where
  • Ask whether the wrist or groin route is planned
  • Gather previous heart test reports and recent blood results
  • Write a full medicine list, including blood thinners and diabetes medicines
  • Note any allergy to contrast dye, iodine or latex
  • Check insurance coverage and pre-approval for both the consultation and the procedure
  • Ask for the consultation fee and a written estimate for the procedure
  • Confirm opening hours and the exact address
  • Arrange a companion for the procedure day
  • Know the warning signs, and call 911 for chest pain that does not settle

How much does Diagnostic cardiac catheterization cost in Jordan?

No clinic on ClinicsJo has published a price for Diagnostic cardiac catheterization yet, so we do not quote an estimated figure. What is published is the consultation fee: 20–25 JOD (profiles: 5). The doctor sets the treatment price after assessing your case.

What clinics and doctors have published on ClinicsJo

What sets the price of Diagnostic cardiac catheterization?

  • Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
  • The hospital, room type and length of stay
  • The technique used (keyhole, laser or open surgery)
  • Pre-operative tests and medical supplies
  • Follow-up visits after the operation

How to ask about the price

Before booking, ask the clinic for the all-inclusive price and what it covers, any extra tests or scans, how many follow-up visits are included, the payment options, and whether your insurance is accepted. You can reach them through the contact details on the doctor and clinic profiles on this page.

The figures above were published by the clinics and doctors themselves on ClinicsJo and may change. We do not estimate prices. Confirm the all-inclusive price with the clinic before booking. Offers on ClinicsJo

Frequently asked questions

What is diagnostic cardiac catheterization and why is it done?
It is a test in which a thin tube is guided through an artery, usually at the wrist or groin, to the heart. Contrast dye shows the coronary arteries on X-ray, and pressures inside the heart can be measured. Cardiologists use it to look for narrowed arteries, assess valves or heart muscle, or explain abnormal results from earlier tests such as a stress test or echocardiogram.
Is catheterization done through the wrist or the groin?
Either route can be used, and the choice depends on your anatomy, your medical history and the cardiologist's judgement. Several profiles on this page specifically list radial-access or transradial (wrist) catheterization. If you prefer one route, or have had problems with an artery before, mention it at the consultation and ask which approach is planned for you.
What is recovery like after a diagnostic catheterization?
The test is usually done while you are awake, with local anaesthetic and sometimes mild sedation. Many people go home the same day or the next day, depending on the access route, the findings and any treatment given. You will usually be asked to avoid heavy lifting and driving for a short period. Follow your cardiologist's specific instructions on wound care and medicines.
Which insurers do these catheterization doctors accept?
Insurers are shown on each profile. Arab Orient Insurance appears on several of them. Dr. Basel Al Aloul's profile lists nine insurers, including GlobeMed, MedNet, NatHealth and Euro Arab Insurance Group. Always confirm with the clinic and your insurer that both the consultation and the procedure are covered, whether pre-approval is needed, and what your co-payment will be.
Is this a list of the best diagnostic cardiac catheterization doctors in Jordan?
No. The seven profiles are ordered by a published 100-point score for how complete and checkable their information is. The score covers platform verification, reviews, experience, qualifications, biography, photo, services, insurers, hours, fee and map location. Featured profiles may appear first with a badge. The order does not measure skill, treatment quality or outcomes.
Do I need a referral to book a catheterization consultation?
You can request a cardiology consultation through the profiles on this page. Some insurance policies require a referral or pre-approval before they cover a consultation or an invasive test, so check your policy first. Bring any previous heart test reports, as the cardiologist will use them to decide whether catheterization is appropriate.
What symptoms after the procedure need urgent help?
Seek urgent care for bleeding or rapidly growing swelling at the puncture site that does not stop with firm pressure. The same applies to a hand or leg that becomes cold, pale, numb or very painful, and to fever or redness around the wound. For chest pain, severe breathlessness or fainting, call 911 in Jordan immediately.

Sources and references

Prepared by: the ClinicsJo editorial team. Last updated 18 October 2026.

List data: the doctor and clinic profiles published on ClinicsJo — services, doctors, hours, insurers and addresses entered by the providers or compiled by our team from public sources. Reviews appear only after moderation, the verified badge only on profiles the platform administration verified, and no price appears unless the profile itself publishes it. Where the data comes from and how lists are ordered · Medical content policy

Health references: the health information in the guide is general and written to agree with the guidance of major health bodies. To read further or check it:

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