Top 3 Elderly Care Specialists in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Elderly care from a family medicine or internal medicine doctor usually focuses on keeping long-term conditions well managed, reviewing the medicines an older person takes, and coordinating follow-up when several health problems overlap. Conditions often discussed in this area include diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol disorders, asthma and arthritis. A regular review is useful even when a person feels well, because many changes in health develop slowly.

Consider booking a visit if you notice any of the following:

• Changes in memory, concentration or day-to-day thinking
• New confusion, low mood, withdrawal or changes in sleep
• Falls, unsteadiness or fear of walking
• Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
• Difficulty keeping track of medicines or using them correctly
• Pain or stiffness that limits movement or daily tasks
• A need for a home visit because travel is hard

Urgent warning signs

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if an older person has sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, drooping of the face, slurred speech, sudden confusion, chest pain or pressure, severe breathlessness, fainting, a fall with a head injury, bleeding that will not stop, or thoughts of harming themselves. Call 911 straight away in Jordan.

How to choose among the doctors here

The three profiles on this page differ in location, listed services and the details they publish. Use the following practical criteria to compare them.

• Location. Abdali in Amman, the Fifth Circle in Amman and Ramtha in Irbid are different areas. For an older person, a shorter journey and easy access to the clinic often matter as much as anything else.
• Services that match the need. The Abdali profile lists chronic disease follow-up, periodic health examinations and general practitioner home visits. The Fifth Circle profile lists comprehensive geriatric assessment and multiple medication review. The Ramtha profile lists family and geriatric medicine consultation.
• Hours. The Fifth Circle clinic publishes its weekday and Saturday morning hours. Confirm times before you travel.
• Language. The Abdali profile lists Arabic and English, which can help when a family member needs to interpret or explain details.
• Insurance. The Abdali profile lists five insurers. Check that your own policy is among them.
• Training details. Each biography lists its own qualifications and training. Read them and ask the doctor to explain how they relate to the care you need.

Remember that the order of the list reflects how complete each profile is, not how well a doctor treats patients. The list does not measure clinical quality, so the criteria above are the most useful guide.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit about elderly care is often longer than a routine appointment, because the doctor may want a full picture of the person's health, daily life and medicines. Preparing in advance saves time.

Bring or prepare the following:

• A written list of all medicines, including vitamins, herbal products and eye drops, with what each one is for. Bring the boxes if you can.
• Previous reports, test results and letters from other doctors or hospitals.
• A simple record of falls, hospital stays, surgeries and any major changes in the past year.
• A list of questions, written in order of importance.
• A family member or friend who knows the person's history, especially if memory is a concern.

Ask the doctor what the plan is, which symptoms should be reported quickly, when the next review should happen and who to contact between visits. An assessment of older people often also looks at mobility, memory, mood, sleep, eating habits and safety at home. The Fifth Circle biography notes that a medication list and previous investigations help prepare for these assessments, and the Abdali biography notes the same for coordinating follow-up.

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

Before you book, ask these questions directly:

• Is my insurer accepted? Check the insurers listed on each profile, then confirm with the clinic, because a listing does not always cover every plan.
• What is the consultation fee? Only the fee published on a profile should be relied on. The Abdali profile publishes 30 JOD and the Fifth Circle profile publishes 40 JOD. For the Ramtha profile, ask the clinic about the fee before booking.
• How do I book? The Fifth Circle biography states that appointments are arranged in advance, so plan ahead rather than arriving unannounced.
• What does a home visit involve? If you want the Abdali doctor's general practitioner home visit service, ask which areas are covered, how long to wait for a slot and what the process involves.
• Can the doctor review my medicines? If several medicines are used, ask whether a review can be done at the same visit.

Getting there

The three clinics are in the following locations, as listed on their profiles:

• Abdali, Amman: Dr. Omar Alomoush's outpatient clinics are located in Abdali.
• Fifth Circle, Amman: Dr. Dana Moayad Abu Alrub's clinic is located in the Fifth Circle.
• Ramtha, Irbid: Dr. Hadeel Mousa Allan's outpatient clinic is located in Ramtha.

For an older person, plan the journey in advance. Think about who will accompany them, how long the trip will take and whether there is a comfortable place to rest. Ask the clinic in advance about access, such as steps and waiting areas, if mobility is limited.

Checklist before you book

• Decide which need is most important: follow-up, medicine review, a full geriatric assessment or a home visit.
• Check the location and hours against your schedule and your travel options.
• Confirm that your insurer is accepted.
• Ask about the consultation fee, using only the published figure or the clinic's own answer.
• Prepare your medicine list, reports and history.
• Write down your questions and symptoms.
• Know the urgent warning signs and the emergency number, 911.