Top 3 Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists in Irbid 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Pediatric gastroenterology deals with the digestive system in children, from feeding and growth in infants to stomach, bowel and liver problems in older children. The doctors on this page list pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric hepatology and clinical nutrition among their services. Many families first meet these concerns during routine child health care, which covers children from birth to 14 years, including regular check-ups, vaccination schedules and common acute illnesses such as colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting.

Signs that suggest booking a visit

Consider arranging an appointment if your child has:

• A fever that keeps going
• Slow weight gain, or difficulty with feeding in a baby
• A cough or breathing that seems hard work
• A rash together with fever
• Diarrhoea or vomiting that lasts more than a day or two, or that keeps coming back
• Scheduled follow-up, which for infants is often every two months

These signs are a reason to ask for advice, not a diagnosis. Only a doctor who examines your child can tell what is going on.

Urgent warning signs

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

• Difficulty breathing, or blue or grey lips
• Blood in vomit, or black or bloody stools
• Vomiting that prevents them keeping any fluids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as very few wet nappies or wet urine, a dry mouth, or no tears when crying
• Drowsiness, or difficulty waking up
• Yellow skin or eyes together with fever
• Severe belly pain or a swollen, hard abdomen
• A seizure

How to choose among the doctors here

The three profiles share a hospital and similar services, so the best way to choose is to match the listing to your child's need. Some profiles mention hepatology or clinical nutrition in addition to gastroenterology. If your concern is mainly about the liver or about feeding and nutrition, check which services each profile lists before you call.

The order on this page reflects how complete each profile's published information is. It does not measure clinical quality, outcomes or skill. Read the qualifications, biography and services on each card, then decide which doctor's focus fits your child. Location is also practical: all three profiles are listed in Ramtha, Irbid.

When you contact the clinic, you can ask which doctor sees children with your type of symptom and whether a particular doctor can be requested by name.

What to expect at the first visit

A first visit usually starts with a history of your child's symptoms, feeding, growth and general health, followed by an examination. Bring anything that helps the doctor see the full picture:

• Previous medical reports, scans or laboratory results, including any the hospital asks you to bring
• The vaccination record
• A list of current medicines, vitamins and supplements, with doses as written on the packaging or by your child's doctor
• Growth measurements or the growth chart from earlier check-ups, if you have them
• A simple diary of feeding, stools, vomiting and fever, with dates and times
• Any family history of digestive or liver conditions

Useful questions include: what might explain the symptoms, which tests are needed and why, what warning signs should prompt you to return sooner, and how follow-up works. Write down the answers so you can refer to them later.

Insurance, fees and booking

Before the appointment, contact the clinic directly and ask the following:

• Whether the clinic accepts your health insurer, and which insurers are listed
• The consultation fee and the accepted payment methods
• The visit instructions, including whether to arrive early and what to bring
• Which existing investigations to bring with you
• How to request a specific doctor by name
• The cancellation or rescheduling policy

The profiles on this page say that clinic visits are arranged by appointment, and that the hospital's appointment office can help. Fees and insurer lists are not set out here, so confirm them with the clinic before you travel.

Getting there

All three profiles are listed at the King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients clinic in Ramtha, Irbid. Families may travel from Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah, Al-Mazar Al-Shamali or elsewhere in the governorate. Check the route and parking with the hospital before your visit, and allow extra time for travel and check-in, especially for a first appointment or when a child is unwell.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether your concern is mainly gastroenterology, liver or nutrition, and match it to the services listed
• Read each profile's qualifications, biography and services
• Confirm the appointment by phone or in person with the clinic
• Ask about the consultation fee, insurers and payment methods
• Ask which existing investigations and reports to bring
• Write down your child's symptoms, feeding pattern, medicines and questions
• Know the emergency signs above and call 911 if they appear