Top 4 Pediatric Cardiology Clinics in Amman 2026

When does a child need a pediatric cardiologist?

Pediatric cardiology covers heart conditions in babies, children and teenagers. These include congenital heart defects that are present from birth, heart rhythm problems, heart murmurs that need a closer look, and heart effects of other illnesses. Some paediatric cardiologists also follow young people and adults who were born with a heart condition.

Most children reach a paediatric cardiologist through a referral from their paediatrician or family doctor. Many heart murmurs heard in healthy children are innocent and harmless. Only a proper examination, and sometimes tests such as an ECG or an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), can confirm this.

Common reasons to book a visit include:

• A doctor has heard a heart murmur or asked for a heart check
• A baby who tires, breathes fast or sweats during feeds, or gains weight slowly
• Fast or laboured breathing at rest that your doctor wants explained
• Episodes of a racing, pounding or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain, unusual breathlessness or dizziness linked to activity (fainting during exercise needs urgent care)
• A heart finding on a pregnancy scan, or a heart condition diagnosed at birth
• A close relative with congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy or sudden unexplained death at a young age
• Planned follow-up after heart surgery or a catheter procedure

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if a child has:

• Blue, grey or very pale lips, tongue or skin
• Severe difficulty breathing, grunting, or the ribs sucking in with each breath
• Fainting or collapse, especially during or right after exercise
• Chest pain with fainting, sweating or breathlessness
• A baby who is floppy, unusually sleepy, hard to wake or refusing feeds
• A very fast heartbeat with dizziness or feeling unwell

Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the clinics here

Families looking for the best pediatric cardiology clinics in Amman usually want a doctor who fits their child's specific situation. These practical points help you compare the four profiles:

• Match the scope to your need. Dr. Imad Abdul Hamid Khriesat's profile describes congenital-defect assessment, echocardiography, ECG and catheterisation, in children and adults. The Abu Haweleh and Abbad clinics list consultation, review of previous reports and follow-up. If your child needs a test, ask whether it is done at the visit or arranged separately.
• Confirm a heart specialist is available. Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics list Cardiology and Pediatrics among their specialties. Ask reception which doctor sees children for heart concerns and on which days.
• Check the hours against school and work. Mahmoud Abbad Clinic runs late-afternoon weekday sessions. Dr. Khriesat's clinic is open through the day most days. Dr. Abu Haweleh has short afternoon sessions on some days and longer sessions on others.
• Think about follow-up. Many heart conditions need checks over months or years. A clinic you can reach easily makes repeated visits more manageable.
• Check your insurance first. Only one profile here lists an insurer, so confirm cover with any clinic before the visit.

What to expect at the first visit

A first paediatric cardiology appointment usually starts with a detailed history. Expect questions about the pregnancy and birth, feeding and growth, symptoms, medicines and family heart history. The doctor then examines your child and listens to the heart. Depending on the clinic and the concern, an ECG or echocardiogram may be done or scheduled.

What to bring

• The referral letter, if you have one
• All previous reports: ECGs, echocardiograms, X-rays, blood tests, and any images or discs
• Hospital discharge summaries and operation or catheter reports
• The child's health booklet or growth records
• A list of current medicines and any allergies
• Notes on symptoms: when they happen, how long they last, and what triggers them (a short phone video of an episode can help)

Preparing your child

Dress your child in clothes that open easily at the chest. An echocardiogram works best when the child lies still, so bring a favourite toy, a book or a snack. For babies, ask the clinic whether to time a feed around the scan.

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing the finding or symptom?
• Does my child need any tests, and what do they involve?
• Are there any activity, sport or feeding precautions?
• What signs should make me come back early or seek emergency care?
• When is the next follow-up, and what will it check?

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

None of the four profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask about costs when you call. Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics list Arab Orient Insurance. For the three individual clinics, ask the clinic directly whether they work with your insurer.

Before booking, ask:

• What is the consultation fee, and is an ECG or echocardiogram charged separately?
• Does my insurer need a referral or prior approval for the visit or the tests?
• Is a follow-up visit within a set period charged again?
• Is the doctor attending on the day I am booking? Several clinics here specifically ask families to confirm this.
• Which examination should I request? Dr. Khriesat's clinic asks families to confirm the required examination when booking.

Getting there

Amman is a large city of around 5 million residents, and traffic at peak hours can be heavy. Allow extra time, especially with a young child, and confirm the floor and room in advance.

• Shmeisani: Mahmoud Abbad Clinic is on the first floor of Imran Medical Complex, Jaber Bin Hayyan Street.
• Jabal Amman: Dr. Khriesat's reception is at Al Quraini Medical Complex.
• Fifth Circle: Dr. Abu Haweleh's clinic is at the Arab Medical Center outpatient clinics on Khalil Mizel Street.
• Arjan: Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics are at the intersection of Jordan Street and Istiklal Street.

Families coming from districts such as Abdoun, Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Jubeiha or the Gardens can compare these addresses with their own route and the clinic's hours before choosing.

Checklist before you book

• Check whether symptoms need emergency care first (911)
• Confirm the clinic sees children for heart concerns and the doctor is attending that day
• Ask which tests are done at the visit and which are arranged separately
• Ask the consultation fee and any separate test fees
• Confirm insurance acceptance, referral and approval requirements
• Gather previous reports, images, discharge summaries and medicine lists
• Write down symptoms and your questions
• Check the opening hours for your chosen day and plan your route
• Bring something to keep your child calm and still during tests