Top 5 Orthopedic Doctors in Ramtha 2026

When do you need an orthopedic doctor?

Orthopedics deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and spine, including fractures, osteoarthritis (joint wear) and torn ligaments. Services commonly offered within the specialty include splinting and casting of fractures, joint injections (cortisone or platelet-rich plasma), knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, treatment of herniated (slipped) discs and treatment of compressed nerves. Which of these, if any, is appropriate depends on an individual assessment; many joint and back problems are first managed without surgery.

Consider booking an orthopedic appointment if you have:

• Joint pain that has lasted for weeks or keeps coming back
• A fracture or a significant bruise or knock that is not settling
• Knee or spine stiffness and pain that may point to wear (osteoarthritis)
• Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, lifting your arm or gripping
• A suspected ligament or cartilage tear, for example a knee that gives way or locks after a twist

Your family doctor can often assess first and refer you, which also helps if your insurer requires a referral.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you notice any of the following. Call 911 or go to an emergency department:

• A bone visible through the skin, an obvious deformity, or inability to move or put weight on a limb after an injury
• A limb that turns cold, pale or blue, or becomes numb after an injury
• Back pain with new numbness around the groin or buttocks, loss of bladder or bowel control, or weakness in both legs
• Neck or back pain after a fall, road accident or other major trauma
• A hot, red, swollen joint together with fever
• Severe calf pain and swelling, especially after surgery or a long period of immobility, or with chest pain or breathlessness

How to choose among the doctors here

All five doctors on this page are listed at the same place, the King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients clinics, so the most useful way to choose is by matching your problem to each doctor's published focus:

• Knee problems and sports injuries: Dr. Khaldoon Bashaireh's profile lists sports medicine, arthroscopy and sports injuries, with a knee surgery and sports injuries consultation.
• Back, neck and spine: Dr. Ziad Audat's profile lists a spine subspecialty and a spine surgery consultation.
• Hand and upper limb: Dr. Suhaib Bani Essa's profile lists hand and upper limb surgery.
• General orthopedic surgery opinion: Dr. Ahmad Radaideh and Dr. Ziyad Mohaidat both list orthopedic surgery consultations.

Other practical points:

• Qualifications: each profile's biography names the qualifications the doctor has published. Read them, and feel free to ask the hospital about the doctor's specific experience with your condition.
• Ranking: all five profiles currently have the same completeness score, so their order on this page is not a meaningful difference between them. Nothing here measures treatment quality.
• Referrals within the team: because these doctors work in the same hospital clinics, if you start with one and your problem falls under another's focus, ask whether an internal referral is possible.
• Second opinions: for major decisions such as joint replacement or spine surgery, a second opinion is common and reasonable.

What to expect at the first visit

The first orthopedic consultation usually involves a detailed history, a physical examination of the painful area, a review of any previous imaging, and a discussion of whether further investigations are needed.

What to bring:

• Previous X-rays, CT or MRI images (on disc or digital copy) together with the written reports
• A list of all medicines you take, including blood thinners and supplements, and any allergies
• Reports from earlier operations, physiotherapy or injections
• Your national ID or passport, insurance card and any referral letter
• Loose clothing that makes it easy to examine the knee, shoulder, back or hand

Useful questions to ask:

• What is the likely cause of my symptoms, and are further tests needed?
• What are the non-surgical options, and how long should I try them?
• If a procedure is suggested, what are its benefits, risks and recovery time?
• What activities should I avoid or continue for now?
• Which symptoms should make me come back sooner or seek emergency care?
• How will follow-up be arranged?

Writing down when the pain started, what makes it worse or better, and any previous injury helps make a short appointment more productive.

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

Because these clinics operate within a hospital, booking normally goes through the hospital's appointment system. Before your visit, ask:

• Whether the hospital accepts your insurer, and whether you need a referral or pre-approval for a specialist visit
• What the consultation fee is, and whether imaging, injections, splints or casts are charged separately
• Which days the doctor you want holds clinics, and how far ahead appointments are booked
• Whether you should book a specific doctor by name (Dr. Bani Essa's profile suggests doing so)
• Whether follow-up visits are booked at the end of the consultation or separately
• Whether existing imaging from another facility will be accepted or needs repeating

Ask for any quoted fees or insurance approvals to be confirmed in writing where possible.

Getting there

All five doctors are listed at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, Irbid. The hospital serves patients from across the governorate, including Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah and Al-Mazar Al-Shamali, as well as Ramtha itself.

• Ask the appointment office for directions to the specialty outpatient clinics, as large hospitals have several entrances and buildings.
• Allow extra time for parking, registration and payment or insurance checks before your slot.
• If you have a leg, hip or back problem, arrange for someone to drive you and ask whether a wheelchair is available at the entrance.
• If you are already being followed at Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital or Irbid Specialty Hospital, bring copies of your records from there.

For a suspected serious injury, call 911 rather than travelling to an outpatient clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Match your problem (knee, spine, upper limb or general) to the doctor's published focus
• Check for warning signs that need emergency care instead of a clinic visit
• Confirm with your insurer whether a referral or approval is needed
• Ask the hospital about the consultation fee and any extra charges
• Confirm the doctor's clinic days and your appointment time
• Gather previous imaging, reports and your medication list
• Write down your symptoms, their timeline and your questions
• Plan transport, especially if walking is painful
• Arrive early for registration