Top 4 Pediatric Hepatology Specialists in Jordan 2026

When do you need a pediatric hepatologist?

Pediatric hepatology deals with conditions of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts in babies, children and teenagers. Every doctor on this list also works in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Many visits therefore cover digestion, feeding and growth alongside liver questions. Most children reach a pediatric liver specialist through their general pediatrician or family doctor, often after a blood test or scan raises a question.

Reasons families are commonly referred include:

• Jaundice in a newborn that lasts longer than expected. Yellow skin or eyes beyond about two weeks of age (about three weeks in babies born early) should be checked by a doctor.
• Abnormal liver blood tests found while a child was being investigated for something else.
• An enlarged liver or spleen noticed during an examination or on ultrasound.
• Persistent itching with yellowing, poor weight gain or feeding difficulties alongside a liver concern.
• Known or suspected viral hepatitis, or a family history of an inherited liver or metabolic condition.
• Liver changes linked to weight, such as fatty liver found on a scan.
• Ongoing follow-up of a long-term liver condition diagnosed earlier.

Warning signs that need urgent care

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

• A baby with yellow skin or eyes plus pale, chalky or white stools, or dark urine. Pale stools can point to a problem with bile flow, where early assessment matters.
• Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools.
• Unusual drowsiness, confusion or being hard to wake.
• A rapidly swelling tummy, or unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Suspected swallowing of medicines (for example paracetamol) or household chemicals, even if the child seems well at first.

This page gives general information only. A doctor who examines your child is the right person to judge what is needed.

How to choose among the doctors here

People looking for the best pediatric hepatology specialists in Jordan often want a single answer. Profile order does not measure skill or results, though. Use practical criteria instead:

• Location and repeat visits. Liver conditions often need several follow-up appointments and blood tests. Three profiles are in Amman (Arjan, Jubaiha and Shmeisani) and two are in Ramtha, Irbid. Choose somewhere you can realistically return to.
• Confirm appointments with King Hussein Cancer Center before visiting; a verified schedule is not available for each physician. Consult the current physician profile to arrange a visit.
• Published services. Some profiles list a separate liver assessment, growth follow-up or constipation assessment. Others list one combined gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition consultation. Match these to your child's main concern.
• Setting. Hospital outpatient clinics and private clinics can differ in how quickly blood tests, ultrasound and other investigations are arranged. Ask where tests are done and how results reach the doctor.
• Published training. Read each profile's qualifications and compare them, keeping in mind that more published detail means a more complete profile, not better care.
• Your child's wider care. If your child is already followed at a particular hospital, ask whether a specialist there can coordinate with the existing team.
• Personal preferences. Some families prefer a doctor of a particular gender. Only one profile here states the doctor's gender.

What to expect at the first visit

Before the appointment

Gathering records in advance makes the first consultation far more useful. Bring:

• The referral letter, if you have one.
• All previous blood test results, especially liver tests, with dates. Trends over time matter.
• Ultrasound or other imaging reports, plus the images on disc if available.
• The child's growth record and vaccination card.
• A full list of medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products the child takes.
• For babies, clear daylight photos of nappies showing stool and urine colour.
• Notes on feeding, appetite, weight changes and any family history of liver disease.

During the visit

The doctor will usually take a detailed history and examine your child, including the tummy. Expect weight and height to be measured. Further blood tests or an ultrasound may be suggested, and some conditions need more specialised investigations. The plan depends entirely on the individual child.

Questions worth asking

• What are the possible causes of these results or symptoms?
• Which tests are needed now, and which can wait?
• Are there diet or activity changes we should make, or avoid?
• Which medicines or supplements should we check with you first?
• What symptoms mean we should seek urgent care?
• How often will follow-up be needed, and who do we contact between visits?

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

None of these profiles lists insurers or a consultation fee, so confirm costs directly. When you call, ask:

• Does the clinic or hospital accept your insurance, and is prior approval needed for the consultation, blood tests or imaging?
• Is a referral from a pediatrician required?
• What is the consultation fee, and what does it include?
• Are laboratory tests and ultrasound billed separately, and where are they done?
• What is the cost of follow-up visits?
• For hospital outpatient clinics, should you book through the appointment office and ask for the doctor by name?
• Are there instructions before tests, such as fasting?

Bring the child's insurance card, identity documents and any approval paperwork on the day.

Getting there

This is a kingdom-wide list for Jordan, and each entry above states its own city and district. Hospital outpatient areas can be busy, so allow extra time for parking, registration and finding the right clinic. Note any building, floor or clinic number given in the profile. If blood tests may be taken on the day, a morning appointment can be easier for young children who need to fast. Families travelling from other governorates should confirm the appointment the day before and ask whether tests can be done on the same visit to save a second trip.

Checklist before you book

• Check the urgent warning signs above and call 911 if any apply.
• Choose a clinic you can reach for repeat visits.
• Confirm the appointment day and time, since hours vary by profile.
• Ask about insurance acceptance, approvals and the consultation fee.
• Ask whether a referral letter is required.
• Collect previous blood tests, scan reports and the growth record.
• Write a full list of medicines, supplements and herbal products.
• Take stool and urine colour photos for babies with jaundice.
• Prepare your questions and note the main symptoms with dates.
• Ask how test results and follow-up will be communicated.