Top 3 Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Pediatric endocrinology looks after hormones, growth, puberty, thyroid function and blood sugar in children, from birth up to age 14. Routine child health care, vaccines and common illnesses such as colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting are usually handled by general pediatric services. The doctors in this guide are the right first call when the concern is hormonal, growth-related or diabetes-related.

Consider booking a visit if your child has:

• Growth that seems slow, or height and weight that have fallen off their usual curve
• Feeding or weight-gain problems in a baby, or a growth delay noticed at check-ups
• Signs that puberty is starting much earlier or much later than peers
• Persistent thirst, frequent urination or unexplained weight loss
• Ongoing tiredness, or changes that suggest a thyroid problem
• A diabetes diagnosis that needs regular follow-up

Some symptoms need faster attention. A fever that keeps going or keeps returning, a fever with a rash, or a cough with breathing difficulty should be checked by a doctor promptly.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if your child with diabetes is very drowsy or confused, is vomiting repeatedly and cannot keep fluids down, is breathing fast or deeply, has fruity-smelling breath or severe belly pain, or has low blood sugar with fainting, a fit or inability to swallow. Also seek emergency help for a child who is struggling to breathe, has blue or grey lips, or has a rash with fever together with a stiff neck, or a rash that does not fade when pressed. A baby who is very floppy, hard to wake or refusing all feeds needs urgent assessment.

How to choose among the doctors here

The three doctors below all list pediatric endocrinology and diabetes work, but their profiles differ, so compare the details that matter for your child. Start with the concern. Dr. Marlin Nino Nawas lists the widest set of services on this page, including precocious puberty assessment, bone-age assessment when indicated, insulin resistance and thyroid assessment. Dr. Sima Kalaldeh lists consultations in Arabic and English, with childhood diabetes, growth and puberty among the services. Dr. Basem Al-Zoubi lists childhood diabetes follow-up and growth and puberty assessment, with Saturday to Thursday hours starting at 08:00.

Use these practical criteria when you compare the Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists in Amman:

• Service match: check that the services listed match your child's problem.
• Language: if your family prefers Arabic or English, check the languages on the profile.
• Location: the three clinics are in Radwan, Jabal Amman and Arjan. Choose the one you can reach regularly, because diabetes and growth follow-up often involves repeat visits.
• Hours: all three profiles list Saturday to Thursday hours, so plan around school and work.
• Insurance: where an insurer is listed, confirm that it covers the visit.

The order on this page follows a completeness score, not clinical quality, so a higher position does not mean a doctor is better for your child. Treat each profile as a starting point and confirm qualifications directly with the clinic.

What to expect at the first visit

Before the visit, write down when symptoms began, how they have changed and any treatment already tried. For growth concerns, bring height and weight records from earlier check-ups, along with the child's birth details and vaccination record. For diabetes, bring glucose meter readings or logs, a full list of medicines and insulin as currently prescribed, and recent lab results. Family history of diabetes, thyroid disease or early puberty is also useful to share.

Expect a history, a physical examination with height and weight measurement, and a discussion of the plan. The doctor may order tests or imaging and should explain what each one is for. Useful questions include:

• What do you think is causing this, and what are the next steps?
• Do we need tests, and when will we get the results?
• How often should we come back?
• Which warning signs should make us call sooner?
• How can we contact the clinic between visits?

If your child is anxious, tell the staff at arrival. Ask in advance whether a parent can stay in the room during the examination.

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

Cost and coverage vary, so ask before the visit. Arab Orient Insurance is listed on two of the three profiles here. If you hold that insurer's policy, confirm directly that it covers a specialist consultation, follow-up tests and any hospital-based service. Check each profile for a published consultation fee, and ask the clinic to confirm the cost when you book.

Ask these questions when you call:

• Which insurers are accepted, and is a referral needed?
• Does the fee apply to the first visit, follow-up visits or both?
• Must a parent attend?
• How do I cancel or reschedule?
• Are lab tests arranged at the clinic or elsewhere?

Book through the contact options on each profile, and arrive a few minutes early with the child's documents.

Getting there

The three clinics are in different parts of Amman, so choose by the area you can reach most easily:

• Radwan, Amman: Dr. Marlin Nino Nawas Clinic
• Jabal Amman: Jordan Hospital and Medical Centre outpatient clinics, where Dr. Sima Kalaldeh consults
• Arjan: Istiklal Hospital outpatient clinics, where Dr. Basem Al-Zoubi consults

Amman has many districts, including Abdoun, Jubeiha, Sweifieh, Gardens, Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali, Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Dabouq. Use the map on each profile to confirm the exact location and plan your route. Allow extra travel time at rush hour.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that your child's concern matches the services listed on the profile.
• Check that the listed hours fit your schedule.
• Confirm the clinic location on the map.
• Check the languages if you need Arabic or English.
• Confirm your insurer and whether a referral is needed.
• Confirm the consultation fee with the clinic.
• Bring growth records, the vaccination record and the medicine list.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and remember that the emergency number in Jordan is 911.