Top 3 Joint Replacement Specialists in Arjan 2026

When do you need joint replacement?

Joint replacement is a surgical option that is usually discussed when a joint, most often a hip or a knee, is badly damaged and pain or stiffness keeps limiting daily life even after non-surgical measures. Those measures are normally tried first. Only a doctor who examines you and reviews your imaging can judge whether surgery is suitable for you.

Book a visit with a specialist if you notice:

• Joint pain that stays with you at rest or wakes you at night
• Stiffness that makes it hard to get out of a chair, climb stairs or walk a short distance
• Swelling, instability, or a feeling that the joint gives way
• A limp or a change in the way you walk
• Pain after an injury that does not settle as expected

The specialists listed here also see fractures, ligament injuries such as cruciate ligament tears, arthroscopy cases, and shoulder and hand problems. If you are worried about an injury, do not wait for joint replacement to be the question before you ask for an assessment.

Go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 straight away if you have:

• Severe joint pain after a fall or accident, with inability to put any weight on the leg or arm
• A bone visible through a wound, or a limb that looks clearly out of shape
• Numbness, coldness, or a pale or blue hand or foot
• A hot, red, very swollen joint with fever, especially after surgery
• Chest pain, sudden breathlessness, or a painful, swollen calf, which can signal serious complications

How to choose among the doctors here

All three profiles list Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Arjan, Amman. Because they share a clinic, your decision should rest on each doctor's individual profile. If you searched for the best joint replacement specialists in Arjan, the honest answer is that no list can name one best surgeon for you. Use the checks below to compare.

• Match the focus to your problem. Look at whether the published services name your joint, such as the hip, knee or shoulder, and whether the subspecialties fit your situation.
• Read the qualifications. Dr. Raed Ibrahim Al-Odat lists a joint replacement fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Mazen Kurdieh lists Jordanian boards in orthopaedic surgery and general surgery, plus a German fellowship in sports injuries and hand surgery.
• Compare experience where it is published. Where a profile lists years or hospital roles, read them closely and ask the doctor to explain them in person.
• Check language. Dr. Mazen Kurdieh's profile lists Arabic and English.
• Consider a second opinion. For a decision as large as joint surgery, it is reasonable to hear more than one view before agreeing to an operation.
• Do not read the order as a ranking. The order reflects how complete each profile is, not how well any doctor treats patients.

What to expect at the first visit

The first appointment is usually a conversation and an examination. Preparing well helps you make the most of the time.

Before you go, write down:

• When the pain or stiffness started, and whether it has changed
• What makes it better or worse, such as stairs, rest or night pain
• What you have already tried, including rest, medicines and physiotherapy, and what happened

Bring:

• Any X-rays, MRI or other imaging, on disc or printed, with the reports
• A list of your current medicines, your allergies, and any earlier operations
• Your ID and your insurance card

Questions worth asking:

• What is most likely causing my symptoms?
• What non-surgical options are available, and how long should I try them?
• If surgery is discussed, what are the risks, the recovery time and the follow-up plan?
• Which of my insurance benefits apply to this visit and any treatment that follows?

Wear comfortable clothing that lets the doctor see and move the affected joint.

Insurance, fees and booking

The insurers listed on these profiles vary. Dr. Mazen Kurdieh's profile lists a wide range, including OmniCare, AXA — NatHealth and Jordan French Insurance Company (JOFICO). Dr. Raed Ibrahim Al-Odat and Dr. Mutaz Saleh Abu Taha both list Arab Orient Insurance. A name on a profile does not confirm that your plan covers a visit or a procedure, so check the exact plan details with your insurer.

The only consultation fee published on these profiles is 25 JOD, for Dr. Mazen Kurdieh. Before booking, confirm the current fee with the clinic. Also ask whether X-rays, scans, procedures and follow-up visits are charged separately, and what you will need to pay on the day.

When you book, confirm the appointment time within the published hours, which run Saturday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00, and ask which documents to bring.

Getting there

All three profiles are listed at Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics in Arjan, Amman. If you are travelling from another part of the capital, such as Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle or Dabouq, plan the route with a map app before you leave. Confirm the address and directions with the clinic reception as well. Traffic in Amman can be heavy at busy times, so allow extra time, especially for a morning appointment.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the joint and procedure you need appear in the profile's published services.
• Compare the qualifications and experience that each profile publishes.
• Check your insurer's name against your card, and confirm coverage for the visit.
• Ask about the consultation fee before the appointment. The published fee is 25 JOD for Dr. Mazen Kurdieh.
• Confirm the appointment time within the clinic's hours, Saturday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00.
• Gather your imaging reports and a list of your medicines.
• Write down your symptom timeline and your questions.
• Remember that for chest pain, breathlessness, severe injury or other emergencies, call 911 without waiting for an appointment.