Top 3 Nuclear Medicine Specialists in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Nuclear medicine uses very small amounts of radioactive tracers, given by mouth, injection or inhalation, to produce images of how organs and tissues work. Some nuclear medicine treatments also use radioactive medicines to target disease. Doctors usually order these tests when other investigations have not answered a clinical question. Common reasons include checking thyroid function and thyroid nodules, looking at bone involvement in some cancers, and assessing blood flow to the heart.

The services listed on the profiles in this guide include thyroid disease treatment, thyroid radioiodine therapy, PET/CT imaging, nuclear cardiology and assessment for palliative bone treatment. If you have been asked to have one of these, the best first step is to ask your referring doctor whether nuclear medicine is the right next test and what it will show. Do not book a radiation-based test only because you read about it online.

Book a visit promptly if a doctor has advised a nuclear medicine test or treatment, or if you have a known thyroid problem that needs a specialist opinion. Bring any abnormal results with you.

Some symptoms need urgent care rather than a routine appointment. Call 911 in Jordan without delay if you have sudden swelling of the neck with difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain or pressure with sweating or shortness of breath, fainting, or confusion. If you have had a radioactive treatment and develop severe symptoms in the days afterwards, contact emergency services and tell them about the treatment.

Tell the team if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Preparation and timing can change in these cases. Also bring a list of your current medicines, including any that affect the thyroid, and any recent scans or blood tests.

How to choose among the doctors here

When you search for the best Nuclear Medicine Specialists in Jordan, the most useful comparison is service fit, not the order of the list. The list is ranked by how complete each profile is, so a higher position does not mean better treatment or outcomes.

Start with the service you need. For thyroid disease, thyroid cancer treatment or radioiodine therapy, the profiles of Dr. Suhad Hussein Al-Munir and Dr. Mais Al Halaseh list these services directly. For PET/CT imaging or nuclear cardiology, the profile of Dr. Mais Al Halaseh lists those areas. For a combined radiology and nuclear medicine request, the profile of Dr. Kusai Marouf Al-Muqbel describes a radiology specialty with nuclear medicine as a subspecialty, and the listed service is radiology and nuclear medicine.

Next, consider location. Dr. Al-Munir practises at Jordan Hospital in Jabal Amman, and Dr. Al Halaseh practises at Abdali Hospital in Abdali, both in Amman. Dr. Al-Muqbel practises at King Abdullah University Hospital in Ramtha, Irbid, which is in the north and a longer journey from central Amman. Choose the location that is realistic for repeat visits or follow-up scans, not just the first appointment.

Check languages on each profile if you need a particular language for the consultation. Dr. Al-Munir lists Arabic and English. If you need an interpreter or a specific language, ask the clinic before booking.

Finally, check whether the profile mentions how the department works with the referral. The profiles here say that investigations and preparation are decided after reviewing reports or the referral, so bring your paperwork to every visit.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit is usually a consultation rather than a scan. The doctor will ask about your symptoms, your medical history, any previous imaging and your current medicines. The doctor may explain which test or treatment is being considered, why it is being suggested, and what the preparation involves.

Preparation depends entirely on the test. Some scans need you to avoid eating for a set period, and some medicines may need to be paused, but only if the team tells you to do so. Do not change your medicines on your own. Ask for written instructions and confirm them again a day or two before the appointment.

Bring the following to the visit:

• Your referral letter or the request from your doctor
• Recent blood tests, previous imaging reports and any images on disc or in digital form
• A list of current medicines, doses and supplements
• Your identification and health insurance card, if you have one
• A note of questions and any symptoms you want to describe

Useful questions to ask include: What is this test or treatment for? What preparation do I need, and when should I stop any medicine? How much radiation exposure is involved, and is it a single dose? When will I receive the result, and who will explain it? Will I need follow-up visits or another scan? What warning signs should prompt me to call the clinic or seek emergency care?

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

This page does not state any insurance acceptance or consultation fees beyond what each profile publishes. Check both directly with the clinic before you travel. Ask whether your insurance covers the consultation and the imaging or treatment, whether a pre-approval is needed, and what you will pay if it is not covered.

Ask the clinic to confirm the opening hours for the day you plan to attend. Hospital outpatient departments may have different hours for different services, so confirm the specific department that handles nuclear medicine.

When you book, also ask:

• Does the test need to be done on the same day as the consultation, or on a separate day?
• How long will the appointment and the test take in total?
• What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?
• Who will send the report to my referring doctor?
• Is there a follow-up consultation included?

Keep a record of the names of the staff you speak with and the confirmed date and time.

Getting there

Dr. Suhad Hussein Al-Munir practises at the outpatient clinics of Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre in Jabal Amman, Amman. Dr. Mais Al Halaseh practises at the outpatient clinics of Abdali Hospital in Abdali, Amman. In Amman, a taxi or a ride-hailing service is a practical way to reach either location, but allow extra time during busy periods and confirm the exact entrance with the clinic when you book.

Dr. Kusai Marouf Al-Muqbel practises at the specialty outpatient clinics of King Abdullah University Hospital in Ramtha, Irbid. Ramtha is in Irbid Governorate, well away from central Amman, so plan a longer trip and consider whether you will need a full day for travel, the appointment and any test. Bring your referral and the preparation instructions with you on the journey.

If you need to travel for repeated scans or treatment, ask the clinic how many visits are expected before you make arrangements.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm with your referring doctor that nuclear medicine is the right next step
• Match the listed services on each profile to the test or treatment you were given
• Check the language and location that suit you
• Ask the clinic whether your insurance covers the consultation and the test
• Ask for the fee directly, because this page does not state it
• Confirm the preparation, including any medicine or eating instructions, in writing
• Tell the team if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding
• Know that chest pain, sudden breathing difficulty or neck swelling with trouble swallowing need urgent care, so call 911