Top 5 Kidney Transplant Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need a kidney transplant specialist?

Kidney transplant specialists on this page are nephrologists, doctors who diagnose and manage kidney disease. In transplantation, their role is mostly medical. They:

• assess whether a person with advanced chronic kidney disease or kidney failure may be suitable for a transplant;
• prepare patients for the transplant;
• assess potential living donors, where this is offered;
• follow recipients for years after surgery, including blood tests and long-term medicines.

The operation itself is carried out by a surgical transplant team. Your nephrologist usually coordinates with that team.

It is worth booking a nephrology visit if you have:

• a rising creatinine on blood tests or a falling eGFR;
• high blood pressure that does not respond to treatment;
• blood or protein in the urine;
• swelling in the feet or ankles without a clear cause;
• diabetes with kidney function that is getting worse;
• recurrent kidney stones or repeated kidney infections;
• current dialysis, or a doctor telling you dialysis may be needed in future.

Many guidelines suggest discussing transplantation early, before dialysis starts, so testing has time to happen.

Urgent warning signs

If you have had a transplant, seek care the same day if you notice any of these:

• fever or shivering;
• pain or tenderness over the transplanted kidney;
• a sharp drop in urine output;
• sudden swelling or rapid weight gain;
• vomiting or diarrhoea that stops you keeping your medicines down.

For anyone with kidney disease, the following are emergencies:

• shortness of breath;
• chest pain;
• confusion;
• severe weakness;
• an irregular heartbeat;
• passing very little or no urine.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Never stop or change anti-rejection or blood pressure medicines on your own; contact your treating team first.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best kidney transplant specialists in Amman usually need a doctor who fits their stage of the journey. Start with that.

• Before a transplant: Look for transplant consultation and assessment in the published services. Dr. Kawar also lists pre-dialysis care, which can matter if you are not yet on dialysis.
• Living donation: If a relative or friend is thinking of donating, Dr. Abu Zineh's profile lists kidney donor assessment alongside recipient assessment.
• After a transplant: All five profiles list transplant follow-up. Follow-up is lifelong, so practical factors (distance, hours, insurance) matter as much as credentials.
• On dialysis: Dr. Kawar, Dr. Qatash and Dr. Abu Zineh list dialysis patient follow-up.
• Specific conditions: Dr. Saeed lists glomerulonephritis. Dr. Qatash and Dr. Abu Zineh list nephritis treatment. Kidney disease in pregnancy appears in the services of Dr. Kawar, Dr. Saeed and Dr. Abu Zineh. Dr. Alhiyari's biography mentions diabetes-related kidney disease.
• Setting: Three doctors work in hospital outpatient clinics: Abdali Hospital, Jordan Hospital and Saudi Hospital. Two practise from medical complexes. A hospital-based clinic may make same-site tests convenient, but ask rather than assume.
• Qualifications: Each profile shows its published education and boards. Read them alongside the services rather than as a ranking.
• Language: If you need consultations in a particular language, ask when booking. Dr. Saeed's profile lists Arabic and English.

What to expect at the first visit

A first nephrology consultation for transplant purposes usually includes:

• a detailed history and an examination;
• a review of your previous results;
• a discussion of which further tests are needed.

Transplant assessment is rarely finished in one visit. Expect several appointments and investigations.

What to bring

• Recent blood tests (creatinine, eGFR, electrolytes, blood count) and urine tests.
• Kidney ultrasound or other imaging reports.
• Dialysis records, if you are on dialysis.
• For transplant recipients: the discharge summary from the transplant hospital and recent drug-level results.
• A complete list of medicines as prescribed, including supplements and herbal products.
• A home blood pressure log, if you keep one.
• Reports on other conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
• Your insurance card and ID.

Questions to ask

• Based on my results, should I be assessed for a transplant now?
• What tests will I need, and roughly how many visits?
• Can a family member be assessed as a living donor, and who does that?
• How do you coordinate with the surgical transplant team?
• After a transplant, how often will I need blood tests and visits?
• Who should I contact if I have a problem outside clinic hours?

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

Transplant care involves many visits and frequent lab tests, so check costs early.

• Listed insurers: Dr. Kawar's profile lists eight insurers, including Euro Arab Insurance Group, Arab Orient Insurance, GlobeMed, MedNet, NatHealth and OmniCare. Dr. Qatash lists Arab Orient Insurance. For the other doctors, ask the clinic directly.
• Confirm coverage: Ask whether your specific policy covers nephrology consultations with that doctor. Ask also whether lab tests, imaging and transplant work-up need pre-approval.
• Fees: Ask the consultation fee and whether follow-up visits are charged differently.
• Booking: Dr. Alhiyari's clinic arranges appointments by telephone. For any clinic, confirm the day and time before travelling, since schedules can change.

Getting there

Amman is the capital and the centre of Jordan's healthcare system, with around 5 million residents. It has the kingdom's largest concentration of hospitals and specialty clinics. Major hospitals in the city include:

• Jordan University Hospital
• King Hussein Medical Center
• Al-Bashir Hospital
• King Hussein Cancer Center
• Specialty Hospital
• Istishari Hospital

Among the listed doctors, one clinic is in Khalda and another is in Shmeisani, close to Specialty Hospital. The others are in different parts of the city, so check the map location on each profile.

If you live in western districts such as Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali or the Gardens, compare travel times at the hour of your appointment. Traffic around the 7th Circle, Sweifieh and Shmeisani can be heavy at peak times. Allow extra time for parking and lab visits.

Transplant recipients take medicines that lower immunity. Follow your team's advice on reducing infection risk in crowded waiting areas.

Checklist before you book

• Decide what you need: transplant assessment, donor assessment, post-transplant follow-up or dialysis-related care.
• Check that the doctor's published services match that need.
• Compare clinic location and confirmed hours with your routine and travel options.
• Confirm with the clinic and your insurer that your policy is accepted.
• Ask about the consultation fee and follow-up costs.
• Gather recent blood and urine results, imaging, dialysis records and transplant reports.
• Write a full list of your current medicines as prescribed.
• Prepare your questions about tests, timelines and coordination with the surgical team.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and that 911 is Jordan's emergency number.