Top 4 Interventional Radiology Specialists in Irbid 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Interventional radiology (IR) is a branch of radiology that uses imaging to guide treatment. The doctor uses ultrasound, CT, X-ray (fluoroscopy) or angiography, and works through a needle puncture or a thin catheter, usually without a large surgical cut. Many procedures are done under local anaesthetic or sedation. Recovery is often quicker than with open surgery, but every procedure still carries risks. Your doctors should explain these risks to you.

Common uses of interventional radiology include:

• Image-guided biopsies to take a small tissue sample from a lump or organ for diagnosis.
• Drainage of fluid collections or abscesses, and relieving blocked kidneys or bile ducts.
• Vascular procedures, such as opening narrowed or blocked arteries (angioplasty, stents) or blocking bleeding vessels (embolisation).
• Neurointerventional procedures for blood vessels in the brain and spine, for example certain aneurysms or vascular malformations, and some stroke treatments.
• Venous access, such as placing long-term lines or ports for chemotherapy or other treatment.
• Tumour-directed treatments delivered through blood vessels or needles, usually planned together with an oncology team.

Most patients do not book an interventional radiologist directly. A surgeon, oncologist, neurologist, vascular specialist or family doctor usually refers you after tests show a procedure may help. If your doctor has mentioned a biopsy, drainage, embolisation, angiography or catheter treatment, ask whether interventional radiology is the right route. Only your treating team can decide whether a procedure suits you.

Warning signs that need emergency care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away for any of the following:

• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, slurred speech, or confusion. These can be signs of a stroke, and every minute counts.
• A sudden, severe headache unlike any before.
• Vomiting or coughing blood, black stools, or heavy bleeding.
• A suddenly cold, pale, painful limb.
• Chest pain or sudden shortness of breath.
• After a recent procedure: swelling or bleeding at the puncture site, fever, or worsening pain.

Do not wait for an outpatient appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best interventional radiology specialists in Irbid usually want the doctor who matches their specific problem. Use these points:

• Match the focus to your condition. Dr. Khaled Zayed Alawneh's profile describes a focus on brain and spinal vascular procedures and lists interventional neuroradiology. Dr. Mwaffaq Ali El-Heis lists catheter-based procedures. Dr. Hassan Ali Al Balas and Dr. Ma'Moon Hasan Al-Omari list interventional radiology generally.
• Read the published qualifications. Each profile states boards, fellowships or degrees in the doctor's own record. Compare them, but remember that a list of qualifications does not predict your outcome.
• Follow your referral. Your referring doctor may already have a specific interventional radiologist or team in mind. This is often the most practical choice, because it keeps your images and reports in one place.
• Think about follow-up. Some procedures need check-ups, repeat imaging or line care. All four doctors here are based at the same hospital in Ramtha, so consider how you will return for follow-up visits.

The order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, not how skilled any doctor is.

What to expect at the first visit

The first contact is often a consultation or a review of your images rather than the procedure itself. The doctor looks at your scans, explains the options, and discusses the benefits, risks and alternatives. You will usually be asked to give written consent before any procedure.

What to bring

• Your referral letter and any reports from your referring doctor.
• Previous imaging on a CD or in digital form (CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiography), plus the written reports.
• Recent blood test results, especially kidney function and clotting tests if your doctor has requested them.
• A full list of your medicines, particularly blood thinners, diabetes medicines and any you take for heart conditions.
• Details of allergies, especially to contrast dye, iodine, latex or anaesthetics.
• Your national ID or passport and your insurance card.

Questions worth asking

• What exactly will the procedure involve, and why is it recommended for me?
• What are the main risks, and what are the alternatives?
• Do I need to fast, or stop or adjust any medicine beforehand? Only change medicines on your doctor's instructions.
• Will I go home the same day, and should someone accompany me?
• Which warning signs after the procedure should make me seek urgent help?

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

None of these profiles publishes a consultation fee or a list of insurers, so confirm costs directly with the hospital. Ask:

• Is a referral required, and from which type of doctor?
• Does my insurance cover the consultation, the procedure and any overnight stay? Is pre-approval needed?
• Are imaging, contrast, devices (such as stents or catheters) and anaesthesia billed separately?
• What documents does the insurer need before the procedure date?
• If I am a visitor or self-paying, how is the estimate prepared?

Ask for any estimate in writing, and check with your insurer as well as the hospital.

Getting there

All four doctors are listed at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients, in the Ramtha district of Irbid governorate. Patients come from across the governorate, including Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah and Al-Mazar Al-Shamali. Allow extra time for travel, parking and registration at a large hospital. Ask in advance which building or clinic to go to.

If your tests were done at another hospital in the governorate, such as Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital or Irbid Specialty Hospital, bring copies of your images and reports. The interventional team can then review them without repeating scans unnecessarily.

If you are having sedation or a procedure, arrange for someone else to drive you home.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that you have a referral and know which procedure or consultation is planned.
• Choose the doctor whose published focus matches your condition, for example neurointerventional or catheter-based work.
• Collect previous images on CD or in digital form, plus the written reports.
• Bring recent blood tests and a full medicine list, including blood thinners.
• Note any allergies, especially to contrast dye.
• Check insurance coverage and pre-approval with both the insurer and the hospital.
• Ask about fasting and other preparation instructions in advance.
• Arrange transport home and someone to accompany you.
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care: call 911.