Top 3 Neonatology Specialists in Irbid 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Neonatology is the branch of medicine that looks after newborn babies, especially those born early, small, unwell or needing close monitoring after birth. The three doctors on this page list neonatology as a sub-specialty within pediatrics, so their work covers babies in the first weeks of life as well as older children.

You may want a neonatology visit if your baby has feeding problems or poor weight gain, if jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) has not faded as expected or is still present after the first two weeks, or if your baby was born prematurely and needs follow-up after a stay in a neonatal unit. Your family doctor or the hospital where your baby was born can also advise whether a referral is useful.

Some symptoms need emergency care, not a booked appointment. For a newborn, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if your baby:

• has a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher, or feels hot and is unusually unwell
• is breathing fast, struggling to breathe, or has pauses in breathing
• has blue, grey or very pale skin, or lips that look blue
• is very sleepy, hard to wake, floppy or limp
• is not feeding, or keeps vomiting
• has a fit or seizure
• has yellow skin that spreads down the body, or is jaundiced and unwell
• shows signs of dehydration, such as very few wet nappies

If you are not sure, treat it as urgent and seek help. Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

There are three profiles on this page, all in Ramtha, Irbid. Choosing between them is easier if you compare a few practical points rather than the order of the list.

Start with services. Dr Zohdi Saadi Alhanouti lists newborn consultation alongside pediatric and pediatric cardiology consultations. Dr Wasim Abdel-Rahman Khasawneh and Dr Wadah Mohammed Khriesat both list neonatology consultation. If your main concern is a newborn's health, check whether the service you need is named on the profile.

Next, compare training. Each profile names the qualifications it publishes. Read them carefully, and ask the doctor which of these qualifications relate most directly to the care your baby needs.

Then compare access. Check the confirmed opening hours on each profile, and ask whether the clinic can see your baby quickly if a follow-up is needed. If your baby may need ongoing hospital care, ask whether the doctor works with a neonatal unit.

Finally, ask each doctor directly how many years they have practised and how much of their work involves newborns. The profile score on this page measures how complete the published information is. It does not measure clinical quality, so use the conversation with the doctor to judge fit.

What to expect at the first visit

Preparation makes the first visit more useful. Bring your baby's health book and vaccination record, along with the birth history: the week of pregnancy at delivery, birth weight, type of delivery and any problems after birth. The profiles also suggest bringing previous medical reports and relevant test results, and that a summary of symptoms and past treatment will help.

Keep a short feeding and nappy diary for a few days before the visit if you can. Write down every medicine your baby has been given, including the name of the product and who prescribed it. Note when symptoms started and what makes them better or worse.

Prepare your questions in advance. Useful ones include: What do you think is causing this? Which tests do you recommend, and what will they show? What is the follow-up plan, and when should we return? Which warning signs mean we should go to emergency straight away? Write the answers down, or ask for a written summary. Bringing another adult can help you remember what was said.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, ask the clinic about the things that matter most to your family. Ask what the consultation costs and whether the fee is payable on the day. Ask whether the clinic accepts your health insurance and which insurers it works with for neonatology visits. Only the fees and insurers that a profile publishes are shown on this page, so confirm current details directly.

Also ask whether a referral from your family doctor or the hospital is needed, what cancellation terms apply, and whether the appointment time is firm. If the profile lists confirmed opening hours, check them against your schedule, and phone the clinic to confirm the appointment before travelling.

For King Abdullah University Hospital outpatients, ask the hospital about visit instructions and which existing investigations to bring.

Getting there

All three profiles on this page are listed in Ramtha, a district of Irbid governorate. Two profiles give King Abdullah University Hospital specialty outpatients as the clinic, and one gives its own clinic in Ramtha. Plan extra time for traffic, and confirm the exact entrance or clinic floor when you book.

Irbid governorate also has other hospitals: Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital. None of the three profiles on this page names them as a place of work, so do not assume that a visit to them is part of these consultations.

If your baby has an emergency, do not drive to a clinic appointment. Call 911 instead.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the service you need is named on the profile, such as neonatology consultation.
• Read the qualifications listed on each profile and note which ones you want to discuss.
• Check the confirmed opening hours and plan your travel around them.
• Ask the clinic for the current consultation fee and payment methods.
• Ask whether your health insurance is accepted.
• Ask whether a referral is needed.
• Gather your baby's health book, vaccination record, birth history and previous reports.
• Write down your symptoms, feeding pattern and medicines given so far.
• Prepare your questions and the warning signs that mean you should call 911 straight away.
• Phone the clinic to confirm the appointment before you travel.