Top 5 LP For children Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

A lumbar puncture (LP), often called a spinal tap, is a procedure in which a doctor inserts a thin needle into the lower back to collect a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The sample is tested mainly to look for infection, including meningitis, and sometimes to help with other diagnoses. Whether a child needs one is a medical decision made after examination, and the doctor should explain why it is advised and what the results could show.

Book a routine visit with a pediatrician if your child has a fever that keeps coming back, seems unusually tired or unwell without a clear cause, is recovering from an infection and needs follow-up, or has a question about growth, development or vaccines. A first visit lets the doctor decide whether further tests, including an LP, are needed.

Some symptoms need urgent care rather than a clinic appointment. Call 911 or go straight to the nearest emergency department if your child has:

• a stiff neck or a severe headache, especially with vomiting
• fever with unusual drowsiness, confusion or difficulty waking
• a rash that does not fade when pressed, or one that spreads quickly
• a seizure, or difficulty breathing
• a fever in a newborn under three months old

How to choose among the doctors here

Searching for the best LP For children Doctors in Jordan is easier when you compare fit rather than rank. The five profiles below are all listed for LP for children, but the list is ordered by profile completeness, not by clinical quality, so use other criteria to narrow your choice:

• Match the service to the reason for the visit. If the concern is seizures or neurological development, the first entry lists pediatric neurology consultation and EEG. If the concern is recurrent fever or infection, the fourth entry lists infectious-disease consultation.
• Check the age of the child. All five profiles list newborn or infant care, but each one publishes its own service list, so read it rather than assuming.
• Consider location. The clinics are in Shmeisani and Arjan in Amman, downtown Zarqa, and downtown Irbid. Choose the one you can reach easily for repeat follow-up visits.
• Check the hours and the fee. Thursday closes early at some clinics, and each clinic publishes its own consultation fee, which differs from one clinic to another as the next section shows.
• Look at languages and insurers if they matter to your family. Several profiles list Arabic and English, and one also lists French.

Some profiles publish the number of years of experience and a list of qualifications. Treat these as published facts that help you read a profile, not as a measure of results. The same applies to the number of insurers listed.

What to expect at the first visit

Arrive with a clear picture of the illness. Write down when the symptoms began, the temperatures you measured and when, feeding and fluid intake, any vomiting, any rash, and every medicine given so far, including over-the-counter products. Bring the child's vaccination record, previous test results or hospital discharge papers, your identification, and your insurance card if you plan to use insurance.

Prepare your questions in advance:

• Why is an LP being recommended, and what will it show?
• Is local numbing used, and what will my child feel during the procedure?
• What side effects are possible afterwards? Headache is one that can occur after an LP, so ask what to watch for and when to call the clinic.
• When will results be ready, and who will explain them to you?

You will usually be asked to give written consent before any procedure. Take the time to read it and ask about anything you do not understand. After an LP, many children rest for a short time, and the doctor will tell you how long to stay at the clinic or whether any further observation is needed.

Insurance, fees and booking

Each profile publishes a consultation fee in Jordanian dinars. The Dr Hussain Jarawan Pediatric Neurology Clinic in Shmeisani lists 30 JOD. The Dr Mohammad Riyadh Humaidy Clinic in Zarqa lists 10 JOD. The Dr Issa Ali Khashashneh Clinic in Shmeisani, the Istiklal Hospital outpatient clinics in Arjan and the Alaa Al-Momani Pediatrics Clinic in Irbid each list 20 JOD. These figures are for the published consultation only. Before the visit, ask whether an LP or any test is charged separately, and whether a procedure will be done at the clinic or arranged elsewhere.

Each profile lists the insurers it works with, and the lists vary widely in length. A listed insurer is a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the clinic that your specific policy covers the visit or procedure you need, and ask which documents to bring.

To book, use the contact options on the doctor's profile page and describe the reason for the visit so the clinic can offer a suitable appointment time.

Getting there

• Shmeisani, Amman: the Dr Hussain Jarawan Pediatric Neurology Clinic and the Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh Clinic.
• Arjan, Amman: the Istiklal Hospital outpatient clinics, where Dr. Fathi Azzouni consults.
• Downtown Zarqa, Zarqa: the Mohammad Riyadh Humaidy Clinic.
• Downtown Irbid, Irbid: the Alaa Al-Momani Pediatrics Clinic.

Plan your journey around the published hours, which close earlier on Thursday at some clinics. Allow extra time at busy periods and check the clinic's hours before you leave. For a suspected emergency, call 911 rather than travelling to a clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the doctor offers LP for children and ask about the age range the doctor treats.
• Note the published hours and the consultation fee on the profile.
• Ask whether any test or procedure is charged separately from the consultation.
• Check with the clinic that your insurance is accepted for this visit.
• Bring the vaccination record, a written symptom timeline and any previous test results.
• Write down your questions about the procedure, its risks and recovery.
• Know when to call 911 instead of waiting for an appointment.