Top 5 Doctors in Altaiba 2026

Which specialties and services does this list cover in this place?

The five profiles shown here are among six on ClinicsJo for Altaiba in Madaba governorate. Together they cover four specialties:

• Dentistry: Dr. Bassem Al Masso publishes the longest service list on the page. It includes toothache treatment, fillings, root canal treatment, extractions, cleaning and tartar removal, gum care and gingivitis treatment, and sensitivity treatment. It also includes crowns (including zirconium), bridges, whitening, panoramic X-ray (OPG) and treatment of decay and inflammation in children.
• Paediatrics: Two clinics, Dr. Raed Khalil Al Bashish and Dr. Manar Shawabkeh, offer paediatric consultation, assessment and follow-up. Dr. Shawabkeh's biography mentions growth and developmental enquiries. Dr. Al Bashish's mentions symptom review and growth follow-up.
• Ophthalmology: Dr. Kifah Al Momani offers eye consultation, assessment and follow-up.
• Orthopaedics: Dr. Rafe Al Arwani offers assessment of joints and injuries, plus mobility follow-up.

The list does not cover every specialty. If you need a gynaecologist, cardiologist or another specialist, you may need to look at other districts of Madaba governorate.

How to choose among the doctors here

The order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not who gives better care. Choose by matching your need to what each clinic actually publishes.

Match the specialty to the problem

For tooth pain, bleeding gums or a broken filling, a dentist is the right first stop. For a child's fever, cough, feeding or growth concern, start with a paediatrician. For blurred vision, eye redness or a check-up of existing eye problems, see an ophthalmologist. For joint pain, back or knee problems, or an injury that has not settled, an orthopaedic clinic is the relevant choice.

Check the hours against your routine

Hours differ noticeably between these clinics:

• Dr. Al Bashish's clinic is open Saturday to Wednesday, 10:30–15:30, with no Thursday hours listed.
• Dr. Shawabkeh's clinic opens on Thursday mornings as well. That may suit parents who work during the week.
• The dental and orthopaedic clinics stay open until 18:00 on most weekdays, which helps after-work appointments.
• None of the five lists Friday hours.

Think about follow-up

Children's growth monitoring, dental treatment plans such as root canals or crowns, and orthopaedic rehabilitation all need repeat visits. A clinic close to home, with hours you can keep, makes it easier to finish treatment.

Developmental concerns

If your question is about a child's speech, motor skills or development, Dr. Shawabkeh's biography mentions developmental enquiries and work with an early-intervention centre. You can ask at booking whether that type of assessment is offered.

What to expect at the first visit

What to bring

• Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card if you plan to use insurance.
• A list of current medicines and any known allergies.
• Previous reports, test results or imaging. X-rays and scans matter most for orthopaedic and dental visits.
• For children: the vaccination card, any growth records, and notes on when symptoms started.
• For eye visits: your current glasses or contact lenses and any previous prescription.

Practical points

Some eye examinations use drops that widen the pupils and blur vision for a few hours. Ask when booking whether you should avoid driving afterwards. Dental clinics may take an X-ray before planning treatment.

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing the problem, and what are the options?
• Are any tests needed, and where will they be done?
• How many visits will this take?
• What signs should make me come back sooner or seek urgent care?

When not to wait for an appointment

Some problems need emergency care, not a clinic booking. Call 911 for any of the following:

• A child who has difficulty breathing, blue lips, a seizure, or is unusually drowsy or hard to wake.
• A baby under three months with a fever.
• Sudden loss of vision, or an eye injury or chemical splash. Rinse the eye with clean water while you wait.
• An injury with an obvious deformity or bone through the skin, or a limb that is numb or cold.
• Facial swelling from a tooth that spreads or affects swallowing or breathing.

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

All five clinics list Arab Orient Insurance. Being listed does not guarantee your policy covers a given service, so check a few points before you go:

• Is the clinic within your policy's network, and is a referral or pre-approval needed?
• What co-payment or percentage will you pay?
• Are procedures covered, or only consultations? Some dental services, such as whitening, are often treated differently from treatment for pain or decay.

None of these profiles publishes a consultation fee. Ask the clinic directly about the consultation fee and the cost of any planned procedure before you attend. Also ask what payment methods are accepted.

To book, use the contact option on each profile. Several biographies recommend confirming appointments by phone. Do this especially for Dr. Al Momani's clinic, given the note about a return from conference leave.

Getting there

All five clinics are in Altaiba, within Madaba governorate. Patients from elsewhere in the governorate can reach them by road, including Madaba, Ma'in, Dhiban, Mleih, Jrainah and Faisaliyah. Visitors staying in Madaba, for example for the mosaics or the Ma'in hot springs, may find these clinics nearer than travelling back towards Amman.

Ask the clinic for directions or a landmark when you book. The map on each profile can also help. Hospitals listed for the governorate include Al-Nadeem Government Hospital, Princess Salma Government Hospital and Al-Mahabba Hospital. In an emergency, call 911 rather than driving yourself.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the specialty matches your problem: dentistry, paediatrics, ophthalmology or orthopaedics.
• Check the clinic's confirmed hours, and note that none lists Friday opening.
• Call to confirm the doctor is available on your chosen day.
• Ask about the consultation fee and any procedure costs.
• If you use Arab Orient Insurance, confirm your policy covers the visit and whether approval is needed.
• Gather ID, your insurance card, medicines list, previous reports and imaging.
• For children, bring the vaccination card and growth records.
• For eye visits, bring your glasses and arrange a driver if drops may be used.
• Know the warning signs that need 911 instead of a clinic visit.