Top 5 Hyperlipidemia treatment Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Hyperlipidemia means having too much fat (lipid) in the blood, usually raised LDL ("bad") cholesterol, raised triglycerides, or both, sometimes with low HDL ("good") cholesterol. It rarely causes symptoms on its own, which is why most people only discover it through a blood test. Over years, high LDL cholesterol contributes to narrowed arteries and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

In Jordan, high cholesterol is usually managed by internal medicine doctors, often together with diabetes and blood pressure care. Cardiologists see it too, especially when there is known heart disease or chest symptoms. It is reasonable to book a visit if:

• A routine blood test showed high cholesterol or triglycerides
• You have diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease or are overweight
• You smoke or have recently quit
• A parent, brother or sister had a heart attack or stroke at a young age, or has very high cholesterol (this can point to an inherited condition such as familial hypercholesterolaemia)
• You have yellowish deposits around the eyelids or on tendons
• You already take cholesterol medicine and need follow-up, or have side effects you want reviewed

Treatment usually starts with an assessment of your overall cardiovascular risk. Mainstream guidance puts diet, physical activity, weight, smoking and alcohol first, with medicines such as statins considered according to risk. Only your doctor can decide what suits you; do not start, stop or change medicine on your own.

Urgent warning signs

Call 911 straight away for chest pain or pressure (especially spreading to the arm, jaw or back), breathlessness, cold sweats, or sudden face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, sudden vision loss or severe headache. Very high triglycerides can trigger pancreatitis, so severe upper abdominal pain with vomiting also needs emergency care.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best hyperlipidemia treatment doctors in Jordan are usually looking for someone they can see regularly, because lipid care is long-term follow-up rather than a one-off visit. Practical points to weigh:

• Your other conditions. If you also have diabetes or high blood pressure, an internist who publishes follow-up for all three can keep things in one place. All four Amman profiles list diabetes and blood pressure services.
• Heart history or symptoms. If you have chest pain, palpitations or known heart disease, look at profiles that publish cardiovascular risk assessment, chest pain assessment or cardiac stress testing. Dr. Ghazal (Amman) and Dr. Al-Janabi (Aqaba) publish these.
• Older age and many medicines. Dr. Asayreh publishes chronic disease follow-up in older adults; Dr. Abu El-Haija publishes medication management. Both are relevant if you take several drugs.
• Timing. Follow-up visits are easier when hours fit your routine. Dr. Al Salaita's clinic lists evening and Friday hours; Dr. Al-Janabi's clinic is open mornings seven days a week; the Ibn Al-Haytham clinics and the Shmeisani clinic are open Saturday to Thursday.
• Location. Four doctors are in Amman (Tla' Al Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle) and one is in Aqaba.
• Insurance. Check that your insurer appears on the profile, then confirm with the clinic.

Remember that the order of this list reflects how complete each profile is, not treatment quality.

What to expect at the first visit

A first lipid consultation usually covers your medical and family history, lifestyle, current medicines, blood pressure, weight and waist measurement, and a review of recent blood tests. The doctor may request a lipid profile and other tests, such as blood sugar, kidney, liver or thyroid function, to find contributing causes and plan follow-up.

How to prepare

• Ask the clinic whether you need to fast before blood tests; this is not always required
• Bring previous lab results, ideally with dates, so trends can be compared
• Bring all your medicines and supplements, or clear photos of the boxes
• Note any family history of early heart disease, stroke or high cholesterol
• Bring discharge summaries or heart test reports if you have them

Questions worth asking

• What is my overall risk of heart attack or stroke, and what affects it most?
• Which numbers are we aiming for, and how often should I be retested?
• Which lifestyle changes matter most in my case?
• If medicine is suggested, what are the common side effects and what should I report?
• Should my family members be tested?

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

None of the five profiles currently publishes a consultation fee, so ask the clinic directly when booking. Useful questions:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit within a set period charged separately?
• Are blood tests done at the clinic or elsewhere, and how are they billed?
• Does my insurance cover the consultation and the lab tests, and do I need prior approval or a referral?
• What co-payment should I expect?
• How long are appointments, and can test results be reviewed without a full new visit?

Insurer lists vary widely here: Dr. Abu El-Haija's profile lists eleven companies, Dr. Ghazal's seven, and Dr. Asayreh's and Dr. Al Salaita's three each. Policies and networks change, so confirm your plan by name before you go.

Getting there

This is a Jordan-wide list, so check each profile's city and district before booking:

• Tla' Al Ali, Amman: Dr. Ghazal (room 107) and Dr. Asayreh (room 106) both see patients on the first floor of Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics, which helps if you want to compare consultations in one building.
• Shmeisani, Amman: Dr. Abu El-Haija's own clinic, with afternoon hours.
• 7th Circle, Amman: Dr. Al Salaita at JoSante Healthcare Center — Amman Branch.
• Downtown Aqaba: Dr. Al-Janabi's clinic, on the first floor.

If you are travelling from another governorate for blood tests, allow for traffic and plan around any fasting instructions, especially for morning appointments. Use the map on each profile for directions.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the doctor publishes the service you need (hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol treatment)
• Choose internal medicine for general lipid care, or cardiology if you have heart symptoms or history
• Check the clinic's district and hours fit your follow-up schedule
• Confirm your insurer, any approval needed and the co-payment
• Ask for the consultation fee and how lab tests are charged
• Ask whether to fast before blood tests
• Gather previous results, medicine list and family history
• Write down your questions
• Know the warning signs and call 911 in an emergency