Top 4 ENT Doctors in Downtown Irbid 2026

When do you need an ENT doctor?

An ENT doctor (otolaryngologist) diagnoses and treats conditions of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, voice box and vocal cords. Across the specialty, common work includes treating chronic sinusitis, assessing snoring and sleep apnoea, hearing tests, removing tonsils or nasal polyps, and functional nasal surgery. Not every clinic offers every procedure, so check each profile above and ask the clinic directly.

It is reasonable to book an ENT visit if you have:

• Sinus symptoms such as facial pressure, a blocked nose or thick discharge that keep returning or last more than about 12 weeks
• Ongoing difficulty breathing through your nose, especially if only one side is blocked
• Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, gasping at night or heavy daytime sleepiness, in adults or children
• Gradual hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that does not settle, or repeated ear discharge
• A hoarse voice lasting more than three weeks, which mainstream guidance says should be checked, particularly if you smoke
• Repeated sore throats or tonsillitis, or a lump in the neck lasting more than three weeks

Your family doctor can manage many mild ear, nose and throat problems first. An ENT specialist is useful when symptoms persist, recur or need an examination with specialist equipment.

Urgent warning signs

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or your child has:

• Difficulty breathing, noisy high-pitched breathing, or cannot swallow saliva and is drooling
• Rapid swelling of the face, tongue, throat or neck
• A nosebleed that does not stop after 15–20 minutes of firm pressure, or that follows a head injury
• Swelling or redness around the eye, double vision or reduced vision during a sinus infection
• Severe headache, stiff neck, confusion or high fever with an ear or sinus infection
• Painful swelling behind the ear, or sudden weakness of one side of the face

Sudden hearing loss in one ear, without an obvious cause such as earwax, also needs same-day medical assessment. Some treatments work best when started early.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best ENT doctors in Downtown Irbid usually want someone who matches their problem and their schedule. These criteria help:

• Opening hours. Two clinics hold confirmed daytime hours from Saturday to Thursday. The Specialist ENT Clinics, where Dr. Naqrash and Dr. Shatnawi practise, hold evening hours (20:00–22:00) every day, including Friday. This helps if you work or study during the day.
• Your specific concern. The Specialist ENT Clinics profiles mention digital ear examinations, adenoids, fluid behind the eardrum, septal deviation and nasal polyps. If your problem is something else, such as snoring or a voice change, ask any clinic how they assess it.
• Insurance. Only one profile currently lists an insurer, so ask the other clinics which insurers they accept.
• Tests on site. Ask whether hearing tests (audiometry) or nasal endoscopy are done at the clinic or arranged elsewhere. This affects how many visits you need.
• Children. If the patient is a child with blocked ears, enlarged adenoids or snoring, ask whether the doctor sees children.
• Credentials. Ask about the doctor's qualifications and experience when you call. Remember that the order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not treatment quality.
• Shared practices. Two doctors work at the same centre, so name the clinician you want when you book.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually ask about your symptoms and examine your ears, nose and throat. They may use a lighted scope or a thin endoscope to look inside the nose or throat. Depending on the problem, you may be offered a hearing test, imaging or a follow-up appointment.

How to prepare

• Write down when symptoms started, whether they affect one side or both, and what makes them better or worse.
• For snoring, ask a family member to note any breathing pauses, or record a short audio clip at night.
• List all your medicines, including nasal sprays, allergy tablets and blood thinners.
• Do not clean your ears with cotton buds before an ear examination.

What to bring

• Your ID and insurance card
• Earlier reports, scans, hearing test results or discharge letters
• Any referral letter, if your insurer requires one

Questions to ask

• What is the likely cause, and which tests do I need?
• What are my options, including non-surgical ones?
• When should I come back, and which warning signs mean I should seek help sooner?

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

Confirm the costs and coverage before you go:

• Consultation fee. Ask the price and what it includes. Endoscopy, hearing tests or ear cleaning may be charged separately.
• Follow-up fee. Ask whether a review visit within a set period costs less or is included.
• Insurance. Dr. Shadi Marji's profile lists Arab Orient Insurance. Even so, ask whether your specific policy is covered, whether prior approval is needed and what your co-payment will be. For the other clinics, ask which insurers they accept.
• Booking details. Give the doctor's name, the service you need and whether the patient is a child. The Hassan Al-Tawalbeh profile suggests confirming the doctor's attendance on the day, which is wise for any clinic.

Getting there

All four clinics are in Downtown Irbid, in the centre of Irbid city. Patients from across the governorate, including Ramtha, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah and Al-Mazar Al-Shamali, can reach them. The Specialist ENT Clinics are opposite Irbid Specialty Hospital, which many patients find a useful reference point. The city centre can be busy at peak times, so allow extra time for traffic and parking. If you are coming from outside Irbid city, the evening hours at the Specialist ENT Clinics may suit a visit after work.

For emergencies, call 911 instead of travelling to a clinic. Hospitals in the governorate include King Abdullah University Hospital, Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital.

Checklist before you book

• Your symptoms are not urgent (otherwise call 911)
• You have chosen a clinic whose confirmed hours fit your schedule
• You have asked about the consultation fee and any separate test charges
• You have confirmed whether your insurer is accepted and whether approval is needed
• You have named the doctor you want, especially at a shared practice
• You have confirmed the doctor will be attending on your appointment day
• You have prepared your symptom notes, medicine list and earlier reports
• You have your ID and insurance card ready