Top 4 Internists in Ramtha 2026

When do you need an internist?

An internist (internal medicine specialist) diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions in adults. These range from diabetes and high blood pressure to digestive and hormone (gland) problems. Internists often look after people with several long-term conditions at once. They help coordinate care with other specialists.

Common reasons people see an internist include:

• Ongoing follow-up of diabetes and blood pressure
• A general annual check-up
• Digestive complaints such as persistent indigestion, change in bowel habit or abdominal discomfort
• Follow-up of thyroid conditions
• Investigation and management of anaemia
• Reviewing and organising long-term medicines, especially when you take several

It is sensible to book a visit if you have:

• Vague but persistent symptoms such as ongoing tiredness or unexplained weight loss
• A new diagnosis of diabetes or high blood pressure that needs a plan
• An upcoming operation that requires a pre-operative medical assessment
• Reached 40 or older and want a regular periodic check-up

Palliative care, one of Dr. Alia Ahmed Alawneh's listed sub-specialties, is supportive care for people living with serious illness. It focuses on relieving symptoms such as pain or breathlessness and on quality of life. It can run alongside other treatment and is not only for the final stage of an illness.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you or someone with you has:

• Chest pain or pressure, especially spreading to the arm, jaw or back
• Sudden shortness of breath
• Sudden face drooping, arm or leg weakness, or difficulty speaking
• Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools
• Severe abdominal pain, fainting or new confusion
• Very high or very low blood sugar with drowsiness or confusion

In these situations call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away.

How to choose among the doctors here

This scope has four profiles on ClinicsJo, and all four are shown. Only one is listed under internal medicine. Many people searching for the best internists in Ramtha are looking for adult care. So the first step is matching the doctor to the patient:

• For an adult, Dr. Alia Ahmed Alawneh is the profile listed under internal medicine. She also lists general internal medicine and palliative care as sub-specialties.
• For a child, Dr. Dawood Hamed Yusef, Dr. Rima Nawaf Khasawneh and Dr. Wail Ahmad Hayajneh are paediatric specialists in infectious diseases. Dr. Khasawneh also lists paediatric rheumatology.

Other practical points to weigh:

• Published services. Read each profile's service line and check it matches the reason for your visit.
• Qualifications. Each biography names qualifications. You can read these, but a qualification alone does not tell you which doctor suits your situation.
• Referral route. All four work at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients. Hospital outpatient clinics often have their own booking and referral procedures, so ask how to get an appointment.
• Continuity. Long-term conditions like diabetes need regular follow-up. Ask how follow-up appointments are arranged so you can keep seeing the same team.

The order on this page comes from a profile-completeness score. It does not rank skill or outcomes.

What to expect at the first visit

A first internal medicine appointment usually starts with a detailed history. The doctor asks about your symptoms, past illnesses, family history, medicines and lifestyle. An examination follows. The doctor may request blood tests, urine tests, imaging or other investigations, and then discuss a plan.

Bring:

• Your national ID or passport and any insurance card
• A list of every medicine you take, including doses as written on the packet, supplements and herbal products
• Previous reports, lab results and imaging, ideally in date order
• Any home readings you keep, such as blood pressure or blood sugar logs
• A short written summary of your symptoms: when they started, what makes them better or worse

Questions worth asking:

• What do you think is causing my symptoms, and what else could it be?
• Which tests do I need, and when will I get the results?
• Do any of my medicines need adjusting or stopping? Never stop a medicine yourself without advice.
• What warning signs should make me seek urgent care?
• When should I come back for follow-up?

For a child seeing one of the paediatric specialists, bring the vaccination record and any previous hospital discharge papers.

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

Fees and insurance arrangements can differ between hospital outpatient clinics and private clinics. Confirm them directly before you go. Ask:

• Is a referral needed to book at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients?
• Does my insurance cover this clinic, and is pre-approval needed?
• What is the consultation fee, and are tests charged separately?
• How long is the usual wait for a first appointment?
• How are follow-up visits and test results handled?

Write down the answers and the date you asked. This helps if anything is unclear later.

Getting there

All four doctors are listed at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients, with the location given as Ramtha, Irbid. Irbid governorate is Jordan's second most populous, with around 2.2 million residents. Its districts include Irbid city, Ramtha, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah and Al-Mazar Al-Shamali. The hospital serves patients from across the northern governorates.

Practical tips:

• Confirm the exact clinic and building inside the hospital before you travel. Large hospitals have several outpatient areas.
• Allow extra time for parking, registration and payment on your first visit.
• If you are travelling from elsewhere in the governorate, ask whether tests can be done on the same day to save a second trip.

Other hospitals in the governorate include Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital. They are named here only as part of the local healthcare landscape, not as places where the listed doctors work.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm whether the patient is an adult (internal medicine) or a child (paediatrics)
• Read the doctor's published services and check they fit your reason for the visit
• Ask whether a referral is required for the hospital outpatient clinic
• Check insurance coverage and any pre-approval
• Ask about the consultation fee and test costs
• Confirm the appointment date, time and exact clinic location
• Prepare your medicine list, previous reports and symptom summary
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care, and remember 911