Top 6 Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in Jabal Amman 2026

When do you need an orthopedic surgery specialist?

Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and spine. This includes fractures, osteoarthritis (the joint wear often called khushouneh), torn ligaments and cartilage, disc problems and compressed nerves. Seeing a surgeon does not automatically mean surgery. Many conditions are first managed with a cast or splint, exercise and physiotherapy, pain relief or injections, and an operation is considered only after a proper assessment.

Consider booking a visit if you have:

• Joint pain that lasts several weeks or keeps coming back
• Knee, hip or back stiffness that makes walking, stairs, kneeling for prayer or work difficult
• A sports or fall injury followed by swelling, locking, or a knee that gives way
• Back or neck pain that spreads down an arm or leg, or tingling and numbness in the hand
• A fracture that seems slow to heal, or one that needs specialist follow-up
• A lump or deep bone pain that does not settle, especially pain at night

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if you notice any of the following:

• Bone visible through the skin, an obviously deformed limb, or inability to put any weight on a leg after an injury
• A limb that turns pale, cold or numb after an injury, or pain under a cast that keeps getting worse
• Back pain with new numbness around the groin or buttocks, loss of bladder or bowel control, or weakness in both legs
• A hot, red, swollen joint with fever
• Calf pain or swelling, sudden chest pain or breathlessness after surgery or while in a leg cast
• Neck pain after a car accident or a serious fall. Do not move the person, and call 911

How to choose among the doctors here

The best orthopedic surgery specialists in Jabal Amman for you are the ones whose published work matches your problem. Orthopedics is broad, so start by matching your condition to each profile's listed services:

• Spine, disc and neck problems: Dr. Hazem Al-Droubi lists disc herniation surgery, spinal stenosis treatment, deformity correction and minimally invasive spine surgery.
• Knee ligaments and cartilage: Dr. Ziad S. Dahabreh, Dr. Saher Al-Dabba and Dr. Yousef Abu Odeh list ACL or cruciate ligament work and meniscal treatment. Dr. Dahabreh also lists patellofemoral (kneecap) reconstruction and lower-limb realignment.
• Hip and knee replacement: Most profiles here list it. Dr. Mohammed Omar Tabaza's profile focuses on it, and Dr. Abu Odeh and Dr. Al-Droubi also list revision replacement.
• Shoulder: Dr. Tabaza lists shoulder dislocation treatment, Dr. Al-Dabba lists shoulder arthroscopy and Dr. Al-Droubi lists shoulder replacement.
• Children's conditions: Dr. Al-Dabba lists childhood hip dysplasia and clubfoot treatment.
• Complex or non-healing fractures: Dr. Abu Odeh lists pelvic, acetabular and nonunion surgery. Dr. Al-Dabba lists complex and compound fracture care.
• Bone tumours: Dr. Abu Odeh and Dr. Khaled Atta list bone tumour assessment.

Next, read the qualifications section on each profile and check that the training fits what you need. Language can matter too: Dr. Tabaza lists Italian and Dr. Atta lists German, alongside Arabic and English. Check the hours as well. Several clinics close early on Thursday, and Dr. Dahabreh's listed hours start on Sunday. Before any planned joint replacement or spine operation, asking for a second opinion is reasonable and common.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually ask how the problem started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your daily life. Then comes a physical examination of the joint or spine. You may be asked for an X-ray, MRI or nerve test, or the doctor may review scans you already have.

Bring:

• Previous X-rays, MRI or CT images (on disc or digital) together with their written reports
• Operation notes and discharge summaries from any earlier surgery
• A list of your medicines, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines and steroids
• Your national ID or passport and insurance card
• Loose clothing, such as shorts for a knee examination

Useful questions to ask:

• What is the likely diagnosis, and do I need more tests?
• Which nonsurgical options can I try first?
• If surgery is suggested, what are the risks, the recovery time and the physiotherapy plan?
• Where would the operation take place, and who handles follow-up?
• When should I come back, and which signs mean I should return sooner?

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

• Check your specific policy, not just the company name. Several insurers on these profiles work through networks such as NatHealth, GlobeMed or MedNet, and coverage can differ between plans.
• Ask about pre-approval. MRI scans, injections and operations often need insurer approval before they go ahead.
• Ask the clinic for the current consultation fee, whether a follow-up visit is charged separately, and whether imaging is done on site.
• For surgery, ask what the quote includes: the implant, hospital stay, anaesthesia and physiotherapy may be priced separately.
• Confirm the exact building, floor and room when you book, as medical buildings often house many clinics.
• Re-check hours around public holidays and Ramadan.

Getting there

All six profiles list their practice in Jabal Amman, Amman. Whether you are coming from Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, the Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Jubeiha or the 7th Circle area, allow extra time at peak traffic hours and ask the clinic about parking when you book.

If you have a leg injury, a cast or a painful back, arrange for someone to drive you and ask whether the building has lift access. You may also be advised not to drive after a joint injection or a procedure.

If you were previously treated at Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital, Istishari Hospital or King Hussein Cancer Center, request copies of your reports and imaging beforehand so the specialist can review your history.

Checklist before you book

• Match your problem (knee, hip, spine, shoulder, fracture, child, tumour) to the doctor's published services
• Read the qualifications listed on the profile
• Confirm the clinic's days and hours, especially on Thursday and Saturday
• Check that your insurance plan is accepted and whether pre-approval is needed
• Ask for the consultation fee and what it covers
• Gather your previous imaging, reports and medicine list
• Confirm the building, floor and room
• Arrange transport if walking or driving is difficult
• Know the warning signs that need 911 rather than a clinic appointment