Top 5 OB-GYN Doctors in Madaba 2026

When do you need an OB-GYN?

Obstetrics and gynaecology covers women's health from puberty through to the years after menopause. It includes pregnancy care and childbirth, and the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the reproductive system. Common reasons to book a visit include:

• Confirming a pregnancy and starting antenatal care early. Early visits allow dating of the pregnancy, routine tests and advice on supplements and lifestyle.
• Period problems, such as irregular cycles, very heavy or prolonged bleeding, bleeding between periods or after sex, or periods painful enough to disrupt daily life.
• Chronic pelvic pain that keeps coming back or has lasted for months.
• Difficulty conceiving. Mainstream guidance suggests seeing a doctor after 12 months of regular unprotected sex without pregnancy, or after 6 months if you are 35 or older. Go sooner if you have very irregular periods or a known condition.
• Routine check-ups and cervical screening. Many women start regular gynaecological check-ups from about age 21. Screening schedules differ between guidelines, so ask which one applies to your age and history.
• Premarital testing, contraception advice, vaginal discharge or itching, and menopause symptoms.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for clinic hours. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have any of the following:

• Heavy vaginal bleeding, for example soaking a pad within an hour, whether or not you are pregnant.
• Severe abdominal or pelvic pain, especially with a positive pregnancy test, shoulder-tip pain, dizziness or fainting. These can be signs of an ectopic pregnancy.
• During pregnancy: a severe headache, blurred vision, or sudden swelling of the face or hands.
• During pregnancy: reduced or absent baby movements, fluid leaking from the vagina, regular contractions before 37 weeks, or a fever.
• After birth: heavy bleeding, fever, chest pain, breathlessness, or a painful, swollen leg.

How to choose among the doctors here

The list is ordered by a profile-completeness score, so the order tells you how much checkable information each profile publishes, not who gives better care. These practical points may matter more for your choice:

• Timing. Hours differ quite a lot. Dr. Elena Shawabkeh lists morning starts six days a week. Dr. Hadeel Fathi Al Rawahneh is mostly available in the afternoons. Dr. Layla Al Naana sees patients from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Thursday. Dr. Rana Hisham Al Rekebat lists hours every day, including Friday. If you work or have school runs, check these first.
• Insurance. Two profiles list Arab Orient Insurance: Dr. Hadeel Fathi Al Rawahneh and Dr. Elena Shawabkeh. With any other insurer, ask the clinic directly.
• Stated care areas. Fertility follow-up appears on the profiles of Dr. Hadeel Fathi Al Rawahneh and Dr. Elena Shawabkeh. Fertility enquiries appear on the profile of Dr. Abdel Hafiz Al Tawalbeh. Dr. Rana Hisham Al Rekebat's profile states the Jordanian Board. Dr. Hadeel Fathi Al Rawahneh's profile states higher specialty training in the specialty.
• Preference for a female doctor. Four of the five profiles are of female doctors. Many women in Jordan prefer this, especially for pelvic examinations.
• Continuity in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you will usually see the same doctor for many visits. Ask early where delivery would take place and who covers when the doctor is unavailable.
• Tests on site. Ask whether ultrasound and basic tests are done in the clinic or whether you will be referred elsewhere.

What to expect at the first visit

A first OB-GYN appointment usually starts with a conversation about your health. Depending on the reason for your visit, the doctor may then do an examination or an ultrasound.

Preparation

• Note the first day of your last menstrual period and, if you can, your cycle length over recent months.
• Write down your symptoms: when they started, how often they happen and what makes them better or worse.
• If you are coming for cervical screening, try to book it for a day when you are not on your period.

What to bring

• Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card if you have one.
• A list of the medicines and supplements you take, and any allergies.
• Previous test results, ultrasound reports and records of earlier pregnancies, births or operations.
• For fertility visits, any previous test results for both partners.

Questions to ask

• What could be causing my symptoms, and which tests do you recommend?
• How often will I need follow-up visits?
• During pregnancy: which warning signs should send me straight to emergency care?
• Who do I contact if I have a question between visits?

You can ask for a female chaperone during an examination. You can also ask the doctor to explain each step before it happens, and you can stop at any point.

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

None of the five profiles currently publishes a consultation fee. Ask the clinic about costs when you book, rather than relying on hearsay. Useful questions:

• Do you accept my insurer, and is a referral or prior approval needed?
• Is ultrasound included in the consultation, or charged separately?
• Are follow-up visits charged at the same rate, and within what period?
• Which laboratory tests can be done on the same day?
• What happens if I need to cancel or arrive late?

If you hold Arab Orient Insurance, two listed profiles name it. Still confirm that your specific policy is covered. Hours can change during Ramadan and public holidays, so reconfirm your appointment the day before.

Getting there

All five listed clinics are in Downtown Madaba, the main town of the governorate. That makes them reachable for residents of Ma'in, Dhiban, Mleih, Jrainah and Faisaliyah, who usually travel into Madaba town for specialist clinics. Visitors staying near the Ma'in hot springs, or travelling from Amman to the south-west, will also find the town centre the natural destination. The historic centre around the mosaics, including the Madaba Mosaic Map, attracts many visitors, so allow extra time for traffic and parking. Use the address on each profile and check the map pin before you set out.

The hospitals in the governorate include Al-Nadeem Government Hospital, Princess Salma Government Hospital and Al-Mahabba Hospital. In an emergency, call 911. For planned care such as delivery, ask your doctor which hospital they use.

Checklist before you book

• Decide what the visit is for: pregnancy, period problems, pain, fertility or a routine check.
• Check whether the confirmed hours fit your schedule.
• Confirm your insurer is accepted and whether approval is needed.
• Ask about the consultation fee and any separate charges for ultrasound or tests.
• Gather previous reports, your medicine list and the date of your last period.
• Note the clinic's address and floor, and plan your journey and parking.
• Reconfirm your appointment during Ramadan or holidays.
• Know the warning signs that need 911 rather than a clinic visit.