Top 5 Pediatric Clinics in Shmeisani 2026

When does your child need a pediatrician?

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

• regular check-ups and growth monitoring
• vaccinations
• common short-term illnesses such as colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting
• allergy concerns
• closer follow-up for babies born prematurely

Some of the clinics on this page also focus on narrower areas. These include breathing and sleep problems, epilepsy, and developmental concerns such as delayed speech or movement.

Book a pediatric visit if your child has any of the following:

• A fever that keeps coming back or lasts more than a few days.
• Poor feeding, slow weight gain, or growth or development that seems behind other children of the same age.
• A cough that will not settle, noisy breathing or shortness of breath.
• A rash together with a fever.
• Ongoing problems such as frequent wheezing, snoring with pauses in breathing, bedwetting beyond the usual age, or concerns about attention and behaviour.

Babies also need routine follow-up in their first months, usually every couple of months. The exact timing follows the vaccination schedule and your pediatrician's advice. Routine visits are a good time to raise questions about feeding, sleep and milestones, even when your child seems well.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child:

• is struggling to breathe, breathing very fast, or has blue or grey lips
• has a seizure lasting more than five minutes, or does not wake up normally afterwards
• is very drowsy, floppy or hard to wake
• has a rash that does not fade when you press a glass against it
• has a stiff neck, or a severe headache with fever
• shows signs of dehydration, such as far fewer wet nappies, no tears or a sunken soft spot
• may have swallowed medicine or a household chemical

A baby under three months with a temperature of 38°C or higher needs urgent medical advice the same day.

How to choose among the clinics here

The five profiles differ more than their shared Shmeisani address suggests. Start with your child's main concern:

• Breathing and sleep: Tanaffas Center describes a focus on asthma, chronic cough, chronic lung disease and sleep assessment.
• Neurology and development: Dr Hussain Jarawan's clinic lists EEG, epilepsy follow-up, autism and ADHD assessment, and developmental monitoring. Dr. Mai Badr Al Din Bader's clinic lists neurology consultations, epilepsy follow-up and review of investigations.
• Routine care from birth: Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh's clinic lists newborn and premature infant follow-up, vaccination, routine checkups, and allergy and cough care. Dr Jarawan's clinic also lists newborn care and general examinations.
• Several family needs in one place: FirstMed Medical Complex lists pediatrics among many specialties, including dentistry. Ask which pediatric clinician sees children there.

Next, check the practical details:

• Hours: Confirmed hours vary, especially on Thursdays. Some clinics close earlier that day, so plan after-school visits accordingly.
• Insurance: Check whether your insurer is accepted before you go.
• Continuity: For a baby or a child with a long-term condition, it helps to see the same doctor over time. Each of the single-doctor clinics here lists one linked pediatrician.

Remember that the order of this list reflects how complete each profile is. It does not reflect clinical skill. Families looking for the best pediatric clinics in Shmeisani will usually do better by matching services and hours to their own child's needs than by relying on rank.

What to expect at the first visit

A first pediatric visit usually includes:

• a history of the pregnancy, birth, feeding, illnesses and family health
• weight, height and, for babies, head measurements
• a physical examination

Specialist visits may take longer and may lead to tests being arranged. Examples are breathing assessment or EEG.

Bring:

• your child's vaccination card and any growth records
• the hospital discharge summary, especially for premature or newborn babies
• a list of current medicines, inhalers or supplements
• previous test results, imaging and reports, including any earlier EEG or sleep study reports
• a short diary of symptoms: when they started, how often they happen and what seems to trigger them
• for episodes such as possible seizures, breathing pauses during sleep or unusual movements, a short phone video, which can help the doctor understand what happened
• your insurance card and identification

Useful questions to ask:

• What do you think is causing this, and what else could it be?
• Are any tests needed, and where are they done?
• What signs at home mean I should come back sooner or seek emergency care?
• When is the next follow-up, and who do I contact between visits?

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

Insurance details differ between profiles. Tanaffas Center lists Arab Orient Insurance. Dr. Issa Ali Khashashneh's clinic states that it accepts insurance, so ask which insurers. For the other clinics, ask directly.

Before booking, confirm:

• the consultation fee, and whether follow-up visits cost the same
• whether tests such as EEG, bronchoscopy, sleep assessment, allergy testing or vaccines are charged separately
• whether your insurer needs pre-approval for tests or procedures
• how long the appointment usually lasts, especially for developmental or neurological assessments
• whether you need a referral or previous reports before the first visit

At a multi-specialty centre such as FirstMed, appointments with a particular clinician are arranged through the centre. Ask for the name of the pediatric clinician you will see.

Getting there

All five profiles are in Shmeisani, Amman. Families often travel there from other districts of the capital, such as Gardens, 7th Circle, Sweifieh, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Jubeiha, Abdoun and Dabouq. Shmeisani is also home to the Specialty Hospital, which can be a helpful reference point when giving directions.

Several of these clinics are on upper floors of medical buildings. Check the floor and building details on each profile. Ask whether there is a lift, pram access and nearby parking, and allow extra time at busy hours. If your child becomes seriously unwell, call 911 rather than driving across the city to a clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Match your child's main concern to the clinic's published services.
• Check the confirmed hours, especially on Thursdays.
• Confirm that your insurer is accepted and whether pre-approval is needed.
• Ask for the consultation fee and the cost of any likely tests.
• Gather the vaccination card, discharge summaries, previous reports and the medicine list.
• Write down symptoms and dates, and record videos of any episodes if relevant.
• Prepare your questions for the doctor.
• Know the emergency warning signs, and that the emergency number in Jordan is 911.