Top 4 Dialysis Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Dialysis is a treatment that filters waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do enough of this work. It is used in advanced chronic kidney failure and, in some cases, in sudden acute kidney failure. The two common forms are haemodialysis, usually done in a dialysis unit with a machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the lining of the abdomen and can be done at home. The services listed by the doctors here include haemodialysis sessions, home peritoneal dialysis, fistula placement, and management of minerals and electrolytes such as calcium.

Book a visit with a nephrologist when you have been told your kidney function is advanced, when you need planning before dialysis starts, when you have a dialysis access (fistula) that needs follow-up, or when you are thinking about a kidney transplant.

Urgent warning signs

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if you have:

• severe shortness of breath or chest pain
• fainting, confusion or a seizure
• heart palpitations, severe muscle weakness or numbness, which can be linked to an electrolyte problem
• heavy bleeding from the access site that does not stop with firm pressure
• fever with chills, or a red, hot, painful or pus-filled access site
• a fistula that has lost its normal buzz or thrill

Contact your dialysis team the same day if you miss a session, notice new swelling, or feel unusually tired.

How to choose among the doctors here

If you are looking for the best dialysis specialists in Amman, the right choice depends on your need, not on a ranking. Start with the service you need. Dr Naseem Mahrouq lists the widest range, including dialysis patient care and kidney transplant follow-up. Dr Bisher Kawar lists pre-dialysis care, dialysis follow-up and kidney disease during pregnancy. Dr Ismaeel Qatash lists fluid and electrolyte assessment, proteinuria follow-up and dialysis patient follow-up. Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab lists dialysis consultations and hypertension follow-up.

Then consider practical fit. Look at distance from your home or work, and at opening hours, which run Saturday to Thursday for all four doctors but at different times. Decide whether you prefer a hospital outpatient clinic or a private clinic. Ask whether the doctor works with the dialysis unit where your sessions take place, because continuity of care matters when treatment is ongoing.

Remember that the list order reflects profile completeness, not treatment quality. Use the profiles to compare what is published, then ask each doctor your own questions.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring recent kidney blood and urine tests, any imaging reports or medical images you have, a complete list of medicines and supplements, and a record of your blood pressure readings if you keep one. If you have had a hospital discharge summary or dialysis notes, bring those too. A family member can help you remember what was said.

Prepare a short list of questions. Useful ones include: what stage my kidney function is at, whether I need dialysis planning or access placement, which symptoms should prompt an urgent call, and how dialysis sessions would fit my work and family routine.

Expect a review of your history, an examination including blood pressure, and possibly tests ordered at the visit. The doctor may ask you to return once results are available. Ask for a written plan for follow-up.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, ask whether your insurer is accepted, what the consultation fee is, whether follow-up visits cost the same, and which building or clinic you will attend. Insurer lists differ between profiles. Dr Naseem Mahrouq's profile lists 12 insurers, Dr Bisher Kawar's lists 8, and Dr Ismaeel Qatash's lists Arab Orient Insurance. For Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab, check coverage directly with the clinic.

Only Dr Naseem Mahrouq's profile publishes a consultation fee, 30 JOD. For the other three doctors, ask the clinic about the fee before you travel. Confirm your appointment and any preparation directly with the clinic.

Getting there

Dr Naseem Mahrouq sees patients at Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Arjan, Amman. Dr Bisher Kawar works from Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Abdali. Dr Ismaeel Qatash's clinic is in Fifth Circle. Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab's clinic is in Shmeisani, on the third floor of Nasr Plaza near the Specialty Hospital. Dr Naseem Mahrouq's profile also mentions Al-Bashir Hospital in connection with his fellowship and past consultant role. Allow extra time for finding the right entrance and reception at hospital outpatient clinics.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the service you need matches the doctor's listed services.
• Check the clinic location and opening hours against your schedule.
• Ask whether your insurer is accepted.
• Ask for the consultation fee if you have not seen it on the profile.
• Gather recent lab results, imaging reports and your medicine list.
• Write down your symptoms, when they started, and your questions.
• Ask your dialysis team which specialist they work with.
• Save 911 as the emergency number and know the warning signs above.