Top 5 Hematologic Oncology Clinics in Jordan 2026

When do you need a hematologic oncology clinic?

Hematologic oncology (often called haematology–oncology) covers the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, with a particular focus on blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as other blood disorders. Specialists build treatment plans that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, help manage side effects, and follow patients after treatment ends. Many people arrive after a GP or another specialist notices an abnormal blood count or a lump that needs explaining.

Reasons to book an appointment include:

• a new diagnosis of a tumour or blood cancer, or an abnormal blood test your doctor wants assessed
• an unexplained lump, or lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin that stay swollen for more than a few weeks
• weight loss you cannot explain, drenching night sweats or repeated fevers without an obvious cause
• persistent tiredness, unusual paleness, frequent infections, or easy bruising and bleeding
• a strong family history of cancer, to discuss screening or referral for genetic counselling
• regular follow-up after finishing treatment

These symptoms have many causes and most are not cancer. A proper assessment is the way to find out, rather than waiting or guessing.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if:

• you are having, or recently had, chemotherapy and develop a temperature of 38°C or higher, shivering, or suddenly feel very unwell; infections can become serious quickly when white blood cells are low
• you have bleeding that will not stop, vomit or cough up blood, or pass black stools
• you become breathless, have chest pain, or notice swelling of the face or neck
• you have a sudden severe headache, confusion, new weakness or a seizure
• you develop new back pain with leg weakness or numbness, or lose control of your bladder or bowels

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the clinics here

People searching for the best hematologic oncology clinics in Jordan usually need the clinic that fits their situation. Remember that the list is ordered by profile completeness, not by clinical quality, so use these practical criteria:

• Dedicated clinic or multi-specialty centre. Three profiles are single-doctor haematology and oncology clinics: Dr Ghadeer Abdeen, Dr Taher Abu Hejleh and Dr Ra’id Marji. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza and Abdali Hospital Outpatient Clinics are multi-specialty centres with an oncology doctor linked. A centre may be convenient if you also see a kidney, diabetes, heart or digestive specialist.
• Match published services to your need. Abdali lists lymphoma assessment and follow-up. Dr Abu Hejleh and Dr Marji list second opinions. Dr Abu Hejleh lists pathology, imaging, and molecular and genomic test review. Dr Abdeen and Dr Abu Hejleh list blood disorder assessment. Dr Marji lists hormonal cancer treatment.
• Where treatment actually happens. Ask whether chemotherapy or other infusions are given on site or arranged elsewhere. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza says investigations needing hospital equipment are coordinated with another facility; Dr Marji's clinic mentions a treatment room; Dr Abu Hejleh's clinic discusses treatment arrangements with each patient.
• Opening hours. Treatment often means frequent visits. Abdali and Dr Marji keep the same hours on Thursday; Al Khalidi and Dr Abdeen close earlier on Thursday; Dr Abu Hejleh's confirmed hours run Saturday to Wednesday.
• Continuity and contact. Ask who will follow you through treatment and who to contact about side effects outside clinic hours.
• Remote consultations. Dr Abu Hejleh's clinic advertises them. They can help with reviewing results, but a physical examination is still usually needed.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation usually involves a detailed history, an examination (including lymph nodes, liver and spleen), and a review of every test you already have. The doctor may then request more investigations, such as further blood tests, imaging or a biopsy, before discussing treatment.

What to bring:

• your referral letter, if you have one
• all blood test results, ideally with dates, so trends can be compared
• pathology and biopsy reports; for a second opinion, ask whether the original slides or tissue blocks are needed
• imaging reports and the discs or digital images
• a list of every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take, plus any allergies
• records of previous cancer treatment, if any
• notes on your family history of cancer
• your ID and insurance card

Questions worth asking:

• What is the exact diagnosis or subtype, and is it staged yet?
• What further tests are needed, and where are they done?
• What is the goal of the proposed treatment, and what are the alternatives?
• What side effects should I expect, and which ones mean I must call or seek urgent care?
• Where will treatment be given, and how often will I need to attend?
• Should fertility preservation be discussed before treatment starts?

A relative or friend can take notes, and it is reasonable to ask for a written summary of the plan.

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

Cancer care involves many separate charges, so ask early:

• Is my insurer accepted, and does cover include consultations, tests, chemotherapy drugs and follow-up? Dr Ghadeer Abdeen's profile lists Arab Orient Insurance; for every clinic, confirm cover directly with both the clinic and your insurer.
• Does treatment need prior approval from the insurer, and who submits the request?
• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit to review results charged separately?
• Are tests done on site or at an outside laboratory or facility with its own fees?
• For multi-specialty centres, are you booking the oncology doctor specifically? Abdali's call centre books by physician and consultation type.

Get the answers before the visit so you are not surprised on the day.

Getting there

All five profiles give addresses in Amman, in the Jabal Amman, Abdali and Shmeisani districts, so patients from elsewhere in Jordan will need to plan the journey. Check the exact building and floor on each profile before you leave. Consultations and treatment sessions can be long and tiring, so arrange for someone to drive you home where possible, especially after chemotherapy. Leave time for parking and allow for waits if tests are done on the same day.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the clinic offers the service you need, such as a second opinion, lymphoma follow-up or blood disorder assessment
• Ask which doctor you will see and whether they will follow you through treatment
• Check the opening hours, including Thursday
• Ask where tests and treatment are carried out
• Confirm insurance cover and any prior approval required
• Ask for the consultation fee in advance
• Gather all reports, images, slides and medication lists
• Ask who to contact about side effects outside clinic hours
• Keep 911 in mind for fever during chemotherapy or other warning signs