Top 3 Geriatric Medicine Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need a geriatric medicine specialist?

Geriatric medicine looks at the whole older person: several long-term conditions at once, the medicines taken for them, memory and mood, mobility, continence, sleep, nutrition and the risk of falls. Many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond see a family doctor or internist for routine care, and a geriatric assessment is often useful when care is becoming complicated.

Consider booking a visit if an older relative has:

• Several long-term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis or asthma that are hard to coordinate
• A growing list of medicines, or doubts about side effects or missed doses
• Repeated falls, unsteady walking or new difficulty with daily tasks such as washing, dressing or cooking
• Gradual memory changes, low mood, or changes in sleep or appetite
• Weight loss, incontinence or constipation that keeps coming back
• A carer or family member who feels the care load is becoming too much

Warning signs that need urgent care

Some symptoms should not wait for an appointment. Call 911 straight away for:

• Sudden confusion, drowsiness or difficulty waking
• Weakness or numbness on one side, a drooping face, or slurred speech
• Chest pain or pressure, or severe breathlessness
• Fainting, or a fall with a head injury, especially if the person takes blood thinners
• Heavy bleeding, or vomiting blood
• Thoughts of self-harm

How to choose among the doctors here

The three profiles on this page differ in training, services and how much information they publish. The order on this page reflects profile completeness, not a judgment of which doctor is better. When you compare the Geriatric Medicine Specialists in Amman listed here, use these criteria:

• Match the services to the need. One profile lists home visits and periodic health examinations; another lists comprehensive geriatric assessment and multiple medication review. Pick the one whose published services fit your question.
• Read the training yourself. Check the education and membership entries on each profile. Board certifications differ in scope, so ask the doctor how their training applies to your situation.
• Check languages and hours. Confirm a time that suits the person being seen, and whether a family member can attend. Languages are shown where the profile publishes them.
• Think about location. Each profile shows its own area. Check the map location before you travel, especially if mobility is limited.
• Ask about follow-up. Geriatric care is often continuous. Ask how changes will be tracked between visits and who to contact in between.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit usually starts with a conversation about symptoms, daily life and goals, followed by a review of medicines, a physical examination and an agreed plan. The exact steps depend on the doctor and the clinic, so ask at booking what the visit will cover.

Prepare as follows:

• Make a complete list of all medicines, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal remedies, with the doses as written on the packs or bottles
• Bring previous reports, scans and laboratory results
• Write a short timeline of symptoms, falls, hospital visits and changes since the last check-up
• Bring glasses and hearing aids if they are used
• Bring a family member or carer if memory or daily coping is a concern

Useful questions include: What is the most likely reason for these symptoms, and which tests are needed? Which medicines are essential, and which could be reviewed? What warning signs should prompt a call? Who should we contact between visits? Is a home visit possible for this patient?

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, confirm four things directly with the clinic: whether the doctor accepts your insurer, the consultation fee, whether laboratory tests or imaging are charged separately, and the cancellation policy. Insurers listed on a profile are those the clinic has published, and lists can change, so check before the appointment.

Fees shown on the profiles are 30 JOD for Dr. Omar Alomoush and 40 JOD for Dr. Dana Moayad Abu Alrub. Dr. Omar Alomoush's profile lists five insurers: GlobeMed, NatHealth, MedNet, Euro Arab Insurance Group and Arab Orient Insurance. Dr. Dana Moayad Abu Alrub's profile states that appointments are arranged in advance, so plan ahead rather than booking on the day.

Getting there

The district names used in our location data are Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Dabouq. Each profile on this page shows its own address and map location where published, so use those rather than a general district name. Give the driver the full address and the clinic name, and check the map before you set out.

Amman traffic can be heavy at busy times, so book a time that allows extra travel. If mobility is limited, ask the clinic in advance about access, parking and whether a home visit is possible.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the doctor's specialty and listed training match what you need
• Check the published hours and whether the time suits the patient
• Confirm the consultation fee directly with the clinic
• Confirm your insurer is listed, and ask whether tests are charged separately
• Check the address and map location, and plan the route
• Prepare the medicine list and gather previous reports
• Write down your three most important questions
• Remember that 911 is for emergencies, and know the warning signs above