Top 6 Neurosurgery Clinics in Amman 2026

When do you need a neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgery deals with surgical conditions of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. These include brain and spinal tumours, slipped (herniated) discs pressing on a nerve, trapped or compressed peripheral nerves, and conditions of the brain's blood vessels. Neurosurgeons also manage some cases of chronic spine pain and, in selected patients, surgery for epilepsy.

Many people reach a neurosurgeon through a family doctor, an orthopaedic doctor or a neurologist, usually after an MRI or CT scan. Seeing a neurosurgeon does not mean you will have an operation. Mainstream guidance, including the NHS, notes that most back pain and many disc problems improve with time, activity and non-surgical care. Surgery is usually considered when symptoms are severe, persistent, or affect nerve function.

It is reasonable to book a consultation if you have:

• A brain or spinal tumour or another lesion found on a scan
• A slipped disc with leg or arm pain, numbness or weakness that is not settling
• Severe headaches that come with neurological symptoms such as visual changes, weakness or difficulty speaking (these need prompt assessment)
• Loss of movement or strength in an arm, hand, leg or foot
• Persistent tingling or numbness in the hands or feet that a doctor suspects is nerve compression
• A referral from your doctor after imaging

Urgent warning signs: call 911

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you or someone with you has any of the following. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department:

• A sudden, very severe headache, often described as the worst ever
• Sudden weakness, numbness or drooping on one side of the face or body, or slurred or confused speech
• A first seizure, or a seizure lasting more than five minutes
• Confusion, drowsiness, vomiting or a worsening headache after a head injury
• Back pain with numbness around the buttocks or genitals, new difficulty passing urine, or loss of bladder or bowel control
• Sudden loss of vision, or rapidly spreading weakness in the legs

How to choose among the clinics here

If you searched for the best neurosurgery clinics in Amman, the most useful step is matching your problem to what each profile actually publishes. No one clinic suits everyone.

• Match the condition to the description. Dr. Bader Obeidat's profile focuses on disc herniation, spinal injuries and back pain. Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma's record mentions fellowship training in brain, epilepsy and movement-disorder surgery. The Samaha clinic describes assessment of movement disorders and radiosurgical care. Jordan Hospital's outpatient clinics offer neurology within a wider multi-specialty service.
• Confirm the doctor's specialty. Several profiles list their doctor under neurology while describing surgical consultations. Ask the clinic to confirm whether you will see a neurosurgeon or a neurologist, and which one fits your referral.
• Ask where tests and surgery would take place. A consultation room and an operating theatre are often in different buildings. Ask which hospital any imaging, admission or operation would involve.
• Check the timetable. Hours differ noticeably. The Samaha clinic closes at 15:00, and Dr. Abu Salma's clinic is open four days a week. Dr. Al Mousa's Monday session starts at 13:00.
• Consider a second opinion. For a planned operation on the brain or spine, asking a second specialist to review your scans is a common and sensible step.

What to expect at the first visit

A first neurosurgical consultation usually combines a detailed history with a neurological examination. The doctor checks strength, reflexes, sensation, balance and walking. They then review your imaging and may order more tests.

Bring:

• Your scans on CD or USB, plus the written radiology reports (MRI, CT, X-ray)
• Any nerve conduction or EMG results, blood tests and previous operation notes
• A referral letter if you have one
• A list of your current medicines, including over-the-counter painkillers
• Your ID and insurance card
• A short symptom diary: when the problem started, what makes it better or worse, and any change in walking, bladder or bowel function

Questions worth asking:

• What do my scans show, and how does that explain my symptoms?
• What are the non-surgical options, and how long is it reasonable to try them?
• If surgery is suggested, what does it involve, and what are the main risks?
• What does recovery usually look like, and when could I return to work or driving?
• What could happen if I wait?

Bring a relative or friend if you can. Discussions about the brain or spine involve a lot of information, and a second listener helps.

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

None of the six profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask the clinic directly when you book. Only Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics lists an accepted insurer (Arab Orient Insurance). For the other clinics, ask whether your insurance is accepted.

Before you attend, ask:

• What is the consultation fee, and does it include a follow-up visit to review results?
• Does my insurer need a referral or pre-approval for the consultation, imaging or surgery?
• If surgery is recommended, are the surgeon's, hospital and anaesthesia charges billed separately? Can I have a written estimate?
• Which doctor will I see, and will they be attending on the day I book?
• Which building and floor is the clinic on?

Several records specifically ask patients to confirm the physician, the building or the arrangements before arriving, so a quick call the day before is worthwhile.

Getting there

The listed clinics sit in three areas of Amman. Three are in Jabal Amman: Jordan Hospital on Queen Noor Street, Dr. Abu Salma at Vetro Medical Complex, and Dr. Elyan at Al Basma Medical Complex on Abu Firas Al Hamdani Street. Two are in Shmeisani (Dr. Al Mousa and Dr. Obeidat). The Samaha clinic's profile location is Tla' Al-Ali, while its description places consultations at Ibn Al Haitham Hospital. Confirm the exact address when booking.

Amman's large hospitals, such as Jordan University Hospital, Al-Bashir Hospital and King Hussein Medical Center, are part of the wider network patients may be referred to. Ask your clinic where any tests or surgery would take place. If you live in Khalda, Dabouq, Sweifieh, Abdoun or Jubeiha, allow extra time at peak hours. If walking or sitting is painful, arrange for someone to drive you rather than driving yourself.

Checklist before you book

• Have you ruled out urgent warning signs? If not, call 911 instead of booking.
• Does the clinic's published focus match your problem (spine, brain, epilepsy, nerve compression)?
• Have you confirmed whether you will see a neurosurgeon or a neurologist?
• Have you checked the clinic's confirmed days and hours?
• Have you asked about the consultation fee and whether your insurance is accepted?
• Do you have your scan images, reports and medication list ready?
• Have you confirmed the doctor's attendance and the exact building or floor?
• Have you written down your questions, including non-surgical options and recovery?