Top 5 Interventional Radiology Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need interventional radiology?

Interventional radiology (IR) uses imaging such as ultrasound, CT, X-ray fluoroscopy or MRI to guide needles, fine wires and thin tubes (catheters) through a small opening in the skin. Many procedures that once needed open surgery can now be done this way. That often means a smaller wound and, for some patients, a shorter recovery, although every procedure carries its own risks.

Common reasons people are referred to IR include:

• Image-guided biopsy of a lump or nodule, for example in the breast, thyroid, liver or lung, to get a tissue diagnosis.
• Drainage of an abscess or a fluid collection, or a tube to drain a blocked kidney or bile duct.
• Opening narrowed or blocked blood vessels with balloons or stents.
• Embolisation, which blocks a blood vessel on purpose to stop bleeding or to treat certain fibroids or tumours.
• Tumour ablation using heat or cold delivered through a needle.
• Lines and ports for chemotherapy, long-term antibiotics or dialysis.
• Image-guided injections, for example into a joint.

Most patients reach an interventional radiologist through a referral from a surgeon, oncologist, gynaecologist, vascular doctor or GP after a scan. It is reasonable to book a consultation in these situations:

• Your doctor has recommended an image-guided biopsy or procedure.
• A scan report mentions an IR option.
• You want a second opinion on whether a less invasive option exists.
• You need follow-up after a procedure.

A consultation does not mean a procedure will suit you. That decision depends on your full history and imaging.

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of the following. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department:

• Sudden chest pain or sudden breathlessness.
• Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools.
• Sudden severe abdominal pain.
• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, or difficulty speaking.
• A cold, pale, painful arm or leg.
• After a procedure: bleeding or a growing swelling at the puncture site that does not stop with firm pressure, fever with shivering, or pain that is severe or getting worse.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best interventional radiology specialists in Amman usually get further by matching a doctor's published focus to their own situation than by looking for a single "top" name. Use the profiles above this way:

• Match the services to your need. The two consultants listed at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jubeiha may suit patients whose care is already linked to that centre. Dr. Samah Al Qaisi's profile lists breast biopsy, thyroid imaging and biopsy, and ultrasound-guided joint injections. Dr. Farid Al Adham's biography mentions discussing vascular and catheter-based care. Dr. Hazem Haboub's profile focuses on reviewing previous reports and investigations.
• Separate consultation from procedure. A clinic visit is usually an assessment. Ask where any procedure would actually be done, who performs it and what imaging equipment is used. Some profiles here say this must be confirmed after assessment.
• Check published qualifications. Where a profile lists a board certification or a current post, read it. Where it does not, ask the practice about the doctor's training and experience with your specific procedure.
• Fit the hours to your week. Most listed hours run Saturday to Thursday in the daytime. One Shmeisani clinic lists only late-afternoon to early-evening slots.
• Think about continuity. Ask who reviews the results of a biopsy or follow-up scan, and how quickly they reach your referring doctor.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually a conversation and a review of your imaging. Any procedure tends to be planned for a later date. Prepare by bringing:

• All previous scans on CD or USB, plus the written reports. Images matter as much as the reports.
• Your referral letter and any relevant clinic notes.
• Recent blood test results, if you have them.
• A full list of your medicines, especially blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs and diabetes medicines. Do not stop any medicine unless a doctor tells you to.
• Details of any allergies, particularly to contrast dye, iodine, latex or local anaesthetic.
• Your ID and insurance card.

Tell the doctor if you might be pregnant, have kidney problems or have had a reaction to contrast before.

Useful questions to ask:

• What exactly is the proposed procedure, and why do you suggest it for me?
• What are the alternatives, including surgery, medicines or watching and waiting?
• What are the main risks, and how often do they happen?
• Will I need sedation or fasting, and can I go home the same day?
• What recovery should I expect, and what warning signs should make me call or come back?
• Who will explain the results, and when?

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

Costs for IR often come in two parts: the consultation, and any later procedure, which may be billed by a hospital. Before you go, ask:

• The consultation fee, and whether reviewing imaging brought from elsewhere is included.
• Whether your insurer covers consultations with this doctor or at this facility.
• Whether a procedure needs insurer pre-approval, and who submits the request.
• Whether procedure costs include the hospital, imaging, materials, sedation and any tissue analysis.
• Whether you need a referral or an existing hospital file, especially for hospital-based consultants.
• How to reschedule, and how far ahead appointments are usually available.

Get any quoted figures confirmed before treatment rather than relying on estimates.

Getting there

The five profiles are spread across three parts of the capital:

• Jubeiha: two consultants are listed at King Hussein Cancer Center.
• Shmeisani: Dr. Hazem Haboub's clinic is on Jaber Bin Hayyan Street.
• Jabal Amman: Dr. Samah Al Qaisi's centre and Dr. Farid Al Adham's clinic are both listed here.

If you live in Abdoun, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq or near the 7th Circle, check the route at your appointment time. Amman traffic can add a lot of time at peak hours.

If a procedure involves sedation, arrange for someone to drive you home afterwards. Bring your scans in hand rather than relying on them being sent ahead.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the doctor's listed services match what your referring doctor recommended.
• Ask whether the visit is a consultation only, and where any procedure would take place.
• Check the confirmed hours and book a slot that suits you.
• Ask about the consultation fee, insurance coverage and any pre-approval.
• Gather all scans (images and reports), blood results and your referral letter.
• Write down your medicines and allergies, especially blood thinners and contrast reactions.
• Prepare your questions about alternatives, risks, recovery and results.
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care, and that the emergency number in Jordan is 911.