Top 3 Nephrologists in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need a nephrologist?

Nephrology covers the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute kidney disease, and the follow-up of people with kidney failure, including those on dialysis. A visit is worth booking if you have:

• a raised creatinine result on a blood test
• blood pressure that does not respond well to treatment
• blood in your urine
• swelling in your legs or feet
• diabetes with kidney function that appears to be falling
• repeated kidney infections or recurring kidney stones

These signs do not confirm a diagnosis. A doctor needs your history, an examination and the right tests before deciding what is happening.

Some symptoms need emergency care now. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have chest pain, sudden breathlessness, confusion, fainting, a seizure, vomiting blood, heavy bleeding, very little or no urine passed, or high fever with severe pain in the side or back.

How to choose among the doctors here

Start with the specialty, because the three profiles are not the same. Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab and Dr. Ammar Alhiyari are listed as nephrology specialists. Dr. Abdulkareem Yousef Al Zeitawi is listed as a urologist, with services for kidney stones, kidney transplant surgery and other urological conditions. If your question is about kidney function or long-term kidney care, the first two entries are the closer match. If your question is about stones or surgery, the third entry fits better.

Next, match the services to your reason for visiting. The first profile lists dialysis consultations and hypertension follow-up. The third lists renal impairment follow-up, high blood pressure assessment and aftercare following kidney transplantation.

Consider practical fit as well. All three clinics are in Shmeisani, so the question is mainly which hours and which building suit you. Check the confirmed hours for each entry against your work or school schedule.

Finally, look at verification. The first profile is verified by the platform, while the other two are not marked as verified. Verification shows that the platform has checked the profile. It does not measure how good the care is. The order on this page reflects how complete each profile is, and a shorter profile is not evidence of weaker care. There is no single winner here, so the right choice depends on your condition, your questions and what you need from the appointment.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring your recent laboratory results, any medical images, and a current list of the medicines you take, including doses and how often you take them. If you have earlier reports from another clinic or hospital, bring those too. A home blood pressure log is useful if you have one.

Write your questions down before you go. Useful ones include what your results mean, which tests are still needed, what the warning signs are for your condition, and when you should come back. Mention any symptoms, even minor ones, and any changes since your last test.

In a first consultation the doctor will usually take a detailed history, examine you, and explain a plan. That plan may include further tests, changes to treatment, or a follow-up date. Ask for the plan in writing if that helps you remember it.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before you book, ask the clinic directly about:

• which health insurers it accepts and whether your policy applies
• the consultation fee and whether follow-up visits cost the same
• whether blood tests or imaging are arranged through the clinic or elsewhere
• how far in advance you need to book and how to change or cancel an appointment
• whether you can send your reports before the visit so the doctor can review them

Consultation fees and insurers appear on a profile only when the clinic has published them, so do not assume a price or coverage until you have confirmed it. Clinics in this area may also differ in how they take bookings, so check the method given on each profile before you call.

Getting there

The Specialty Hospital anchors this part of Shmeisani. Dr. Ahmad Mahmoud Al Sheyyab's clinic is on the third floor of Nasr Plaza, near the Specialty Hospital. Dr. Abdulkareem Yousef Al Zeitawi's clinic is on the fourth floor of the Specialty Hospital outpatient clinics. Dr. Ammar Alhiyari's clinic is in Al Riyadh Medical Complex on Hunain Bin Ishaq Street, behind the Specialty Hospital emergency department.

If you are travelling from another part of Amman, such as Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, the Gardens, 7th Circle or Dabouq, plan extra time for traffic at peak hours. A taxi or ride-hailing service is usually the simplest option for a first visit, and it helps to save the exact building name and floor on your phone before you set off.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the specialty: nephrology for kidney function and long-term care, urology for stones and kidney surgery.
• Check that the services match your reason for the visit.
• Compare confirmed hours with your own schedule.
• Ask about the consultation fee and accepted insurers.
• Gather your recent lab results, imaging, medicine list and earlier reports.
• Write down your questions and the symptoms you have noticed.
• Know when to skip the clinic and call 911 or go to an emergency department.