Top 3 Pediatric Clinics in Jabal Amman 2026

When does your child need a pediatrician?

Pediatrics covers the overall health of children from birth to about 14 years. That includes:

• routine growth checks and feeding monitoring for babies
• the vaccination schedule
• care for common illnesses such as colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting
• allergy assessment
• follow-up of babies who were born prematurely

A pediatrician is usually the first doctor to see for a child's health concern. If your child needs a subspecialist, such as a child neurologist, the pediatrician can refer you.

Signs it is time to book a visit

• A fever that keeps coming back or lasts more than a few days, even if your child seems fairly well between peaks.
• Feeding problems or slow growth: poor feeding, slow weight gain, or a baby who seems behind on milestones such as head control, sitting, babbling or walking.
• Breathing symptoms: a cough that lingers, wheezing, or noisy breathing that keeps returning.
• A rash with fever: book promptly. See the urgent signs below for when it cannot wait.
• Ongoing stomach problems: repeated vomiting or diarrhoea, or tummy pain that keeps returning.
• Allergy-type symptoms: reactions linked to foods, skin or seasons.
• Routine check-ups: babies need regular visits in their first year, roughly every two months. These visits are often timed with vaccinations.
• Neurological or developmental concerns: staring spells, jerking episodes, frequent headaches, or concerns about attention, behaviour, learning or social communication.

Urgent warning signs: call 911 or go to an emergency department

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if your child has any of the following:

• A baby under 3 months with a temperature of 38°C or higher.
• Struggling to breathe: grunting, the skin pulling in between the ribs, pauses in breathing, or blue or grey lips.
• A rash that does not fade when you press a clear glass against it.
• A seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, repeated seizures, or a first-ever seizure.
• Being unusually drowsy, floppy or hard to wake, or crying in a weak, high-pitched or constant way.
• Signs of dehydration: far fewer wet nappies, no tears, sunken eyes, or a dry mouth.
• A stiff neck, severe headache or sensitivity to light alongside fever.
• Swallowing a medicine, chemical or button battery.

In Jordan, the emergency number is 911.

How to choose among the clinics here

The three profiles on this page are quite different. Start by matching your child's need to each clinic's published scope.

• General childhood care: Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics and Al Khalidi Medical Plaza both list pediatrics within a wider multi-specialty setting. This can help if your child also needs another specialist, or if a parent wants to be seen in the same place.
• Neurological and developmental questions: the Child Neurology Clinic of Dr Saleh Al Ajlouni lists pediatric EEG and assessments for epilepsy, ADHD, autism, developmental delay, learning difficulties, headaches, muscle weakness and cerebral palsy. Families often arrive here through a referral from their regular pediatrician.
• Who will see your child: at the larger centres, ask for the pediatrician's name and on which days they work. Patient Services at Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics books by physician name. At Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, each clinic follows its own schedule.
• Hours that fit school and work: all three publish confirmed hours from Saturday to Thursday. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza runs until 18:00 on most days but closes at 13:30 on Thursday. Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics open at 10:00.
• Tests on site: Al Khalidi Medical Plaza lists laboratory services. The child neurology clinic lists EEG. Ask whether blood tests or EEG can be done on the same day as the consultation.
• Insurance: check whether your insurer is accepted before you go. See the next section.

People searching for the best pediatric clinics in Jabal Amman often focus on reputation alone. A clinic whose services, hours and location match your child's situation is usually the more practical choice.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually take a full history: pregnancy and birth, feeding, sleep, development, past illnesses, family history and the current concern. They then examine your child. For babies and toddlers, this includes measuring weight, length or height, and head circumference to plot growth.

What to bring

• Your child's vaccination card and any growth or well-baby records.
• A discharge summary if your baby was premature or stayed in a neonatal unit.
• A list of current medicines and known allergies.
• Previous test results, scans or reports from other doctors.
• Your insurance card and your child's identification.
• For neurological or developmental visits:
• a short phone video of any episodes
• a diary of when they happen
• school or nursery reports, if relevant
• A snack, nappies and a comforting toy, since waiting times vary.

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing this, and what else could it be?
• Are tests needed, and can they be done here?
• What changes at home should make us come back sooner, or go to emergency care?
• When is the follow-up, and who do we contact between visits?

If an EEG is planned, ask the clinic in advance how to prepare your child. Instructions may cover sleep and hair washing.

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

Arab Orient Insurance is listed by Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre Outpatient Clinics and by the Child Neurology Clinic of Dr Saleh Al Ajlouni. If you have a different insurer, or plan to visit Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, confirm cover directly before booking.

When you call, ask:

• whether your policy is accepted for pediatric visits specifically
• whether you need pre-approval or a referral
• what the consultation fee is, and whether follow-up visits are charged separately
• how laboratory tests, EEG or other investigations are billed
• the pediatrician's name, the building and floor, and the appointment time
• how cancellations or rescheduling work

Getting there

Jabal Amman sits in central Amman, the capital, where Jordan's largest concentration of hospitals and specialty clinics is found. Families coming from Abdoun, Shmeisani, Sweifieh, the Gardens or the 7th Circle are usually a relatively short drive away. Families from Khalda, Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali or Jubeiha should allow extra time at busy hours.

The exact street, building and clinic number for each provider is given in its entry above. Ask when booking about parking, lifts and step-free access if you are bringing a pram.

If your child needs hospital-level investigations or admission, the treating doctor will advise on a suitable facility. Major hospitals in the capital include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center and Al-Bashir Hospital. Do not rely on travel time in an emergency: call 911.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether you need general pediatric care or a neurological or developmental assessment.
• Confirm the pediatrician's name and the days they work.
• Check the clinic's confirmed hours, especially for Thursday afternoons.
• Confirm your insurer, any pre-approval, and the consultation fee.
• Ask whether tests such as laboratory work or EEG can be done on site.
• Gather the vaccination card, previous reports, medicine list and any videos of episodes.
• Note the building, floor and clinic number.
• Know the urgent warning signs and that Jordan's emergency number is 911.