Top 3 LP For children Doctors in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A lumbar puncture, often called an LP or spinal tap, is a procedure in which a doctor takes a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back. It is most often used to check for infections of the brain and spinal cord, such as meningitis, and sometimes to look for other neurological causes. A pediatrician or pediatric neurologist decides whether it is needed after examining the child. Not every child with a fever needs one. Parents often worry about the procedure, so ask the doctor to explain it in simple terms before any decision is made.

Book a routine visit with a pediatrician when your child has fever that keeps coming back, poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, a rash, repeated vomiting, or concerns about growth, language or development. Infants need prompt review for fever in the first months of life.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go straight to the nearest emergency department if your child has any of the following:

• Fever with a stiff neck or pain when bending the head forward
• Severe headache, especially with vomiting
• A rash that does not fade when pressed
• A seizure or fit
• Difficulty waking, confusion or unusual floppiness
• Breathing problems, or blue or grey lips or skin
• A bulging soft spot on an infant's head

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

Looking for the best LP for children doctors in Amman? No list can say who is best for your child. These profiles can help you compare which one fits your reason for the visit. The three doctors have different published focuses, so match the profile to the need rather than to the order of the list.

• For a child with fever, infection or recurrent fever, the profile of Dr. Fathi Azzouni lists infectious-disease consultation and LP for children by name.
• For seizures, EEG testing, autism or ADHD assessment and developmental follow-up, Dr Hussain Jarawan's profile lists those services.
• For newborns, vaccinations, childhood allergy, cough and growth concerns, Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh's profile lists those services.

The list order is based on how complete each profile's published information is. It is not a judgement of clinical skill. Use it as a starting point for reading the profiles.

Ask each clinic whether a lumbar puncture would be done in the clinic or arranged through a hospital. The published service lists for the other two doctors mention meningitis treatment and, in Dr Jarawan's case, pediatric neurology, but do not name LP for children. Confirm this directly before you assume a doctor can perform it. Also ask whether a parent can stay with the child during the procedure.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring the child's vaccination record, any recent test results, and a list of medicines given so far, including the amount and time for each. Write down when the fever started, its highest reading and what helped, because the timeline matters to the doctor.

Tell the doctor about any bleeding problems, allergies, recent illnesses or family history of bleeding disorders. At the visit, the doctor will examine your child and ask about feeding, sleep, urination and any changes in behaviour. If a lumbar puncture is discussed, the doctor should explain why it is recommended, what happens during it, the possible risks and the alternatives. A parent or guardian is usually asked to give consent.

Useful questions include: Is this procedure needed now, or can we observe first? Who performs it, and where? What should we watch for at home afterwards? When will results be available, and who will explain them?

Insurance, fees and booking

The published consultation fees are 30 JOD for Dr Hussain Jarawan and 20 JOD each for Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh and Dr. Fathi Azzouni. These figures cover the consultation only. Ask the clinic about any charges for procedures, laboratory tests or follow-up visits before you book, and whether it issues a receipt you can use for an insurance claim.

Each profile lists its insurers. Dr Hussain Jarawan's profile lists eleven, Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh's lists twelve, and Dr. Fathi Azzouni's lists NatHealth. A listing does not guarantee that your policy covers every service, so check your policy and your insurer's network before the visit.

Confirmed opening hours differ between the clinics. Check the hours shown on each profile on the day you plan to visit, and confirm the appointment directly with the clinic.

Getting there

Dr Hussain Jarawan sees patients at his clinic in Shmeisani. Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh sees patients at Abu Eid Plaza Medical Complex in Shmeisani, which his profile describes as opposite the Specialty Hospital emergency entrance. Dr. Fathi Azzouni sees patients at the outpatient clinics of Istiklal Hospital in Arjan, Amman.

Shmeisani is one of the Amman districts covered by this guide. If your child needs admission or a hospital procedure, ask the doctor which hospital they would refer to. The Amman hospitals in this guide's list are Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital.

For an emergency, do not travel to an outpatient clinic first. Call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the service you need, such as LP for children, EEG or newborn care, is named on the profile and confirmed by the clinic.
• Check the confirmed opening hours on the day you plan to go.
• Confirm that your insurance policy covers the specific service.
• Ask about procedure, laboratory and follow-up charges beyond the published consultation fee.
• Bring the vaccination record, a fever timeline and a list of current medicines.
• Write down your questions before the visit.
• Remember that 911 and the nearest emergency department are the route for urgent symptoms.