Top 3 Pediatric Nephrology Clinics in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Pediatric nephrology is the branch of pediatrics that deals with kidney and urinary tract conditions in children, from newborns to teenagers. Most children first see a general pediatrician for growth checks, vaccinations and common illnesses such as colds, coughs, diarrhoea and vomiting. A pediatrician may refer a child to a nephrologist when urine, blood pressure, fluid balance or kidney-related test results need closer assessment.

Ask your child's doctor about a nephrology consultation if you notice any of the following:

• Swelling around the eyes, face, or legs
• Blood in the urine, or urine that looks like cola or tea
• Pain or burning when passing urine, especially with a fever
• New or returning bedwetting in a child who had been dry
• Raised blood pressure readings at a check-up
• Poor growth, weight gain that has stalled, or a persistent fever with no clear cause

Seek urgent help by calling 911 or going straight to the nearest emergency department if a child has difficulty breathing, a seizure, unusual drowsiness or difficulty waking, very little or no urine for many hours, vomiting that stops them keeping fluids down, or a fever with a stiff neck or a rash that does not fade when pressed. Do not wait for a booked appointment in these situations.

This information is general and does not replace a medical assessment.

How to choose among the clinics here

Start with the match between the service and your child's need. Only the two Amman profiles list pediatric nephrology among their published specialties and services, and each offers a consultation, review of previous reports and investigations, and follow-up after assessment. The Ramtha profile is a hospital outpatient listing that includes nephrology among its linked doctors, so ask whether a pediatric kidney appointment can be arranged there.

Next, consider location and timing. The Ramtha listing is in Irbid governorate and the other two are in Amman. Compare the published hours against your family's schedule, and remember that the Thursday hours for the Amman clinic at Suliman Al Hadidi Street are shown as 01:00 to 15:00, which is worth confirming.

Check the doctor link as well. Each Amman profile lists one doctor, both under pediatrics, while the hospital listing lists several physicians across specialties.

Finally, understand what the platform's ranking shows. The order reflects how complete each profile's information is. None of the three profiles has been verified by the platform yet, so confirm the details that matter to you directly with the clinic.

What to expect at the first visit

Before the visit, confirm the clinic day, the exact address and whether the named clinician will attend. Ask whether you should fast or avoid any medicine beforehand if tests are planned, and ask what to do if you cannot attend.

Bring the following:

• The child's vaccination and growth records
• Previous reports, blood and urine test results, and imaging
• A list of current medicines, including those bought without a prescription
• Notes on fluid intake, urine patterns, blood pressure readings and any fevers
• Information about family history of kidney disease, if known

Useful questions to ask include what the doctor thinks is causing the concern, which tests are needed and when, what signs to watch for at home, and when the next review should happen. Write down the answers, because it is easy to forget details after a consultation.

Insurance, fees and booking

Ask each clinic which insurance plans it accepts before you book, and request written confirmation if coverage matters for the visit. Do not assume that a plan is accepted because it is common in Jordan.

Ask for the consultation fee before the appointment. Also ask whether report review and follow-up visits are charged separately, and whether any tests are billed by a different provider. This page does not quote fee amounts, so treat the clinic as the only reliable source for current costs.

When you call or message, give the child's age, the reason for the visit and whether you have reports to share. This helps the clinic decide whether a nephrology consultation or a general pediatric visit is the right starting point.

Getting there

The three listed clinics are in two places:

• Ramtha, Irbid: King Abdullah University Hospital specialty outpatient clinics, listed under Ramtha, Irbid.
• Amman: Samah Deeb Al Jbour Clinic at Basma Medical Complex, Abu Firas Al Hamdani Street, Amman.
• Amman: Riham Al Mardini Clinic on Suliman Al Hadidi Street, Amman.

Before travelling, confirm the building, floor and entrance with the clinic, especially for the hospital outpatient clinics. Give the street name to your taxi or ride-hailing driver and plan extra time for arrival. If you are travelling to Ramtha from elsewhere, confirm the clinic day, because hospital hours do not show every physician's availability.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the clinic offers pediatric nephrology, or that the named doctor will see your child for this concern.
• Check the clinic day, hours and any unusual timing, such as the Thursday hours listed for Suliman Al Hadidi Street.
• Ask which insurance plans are accepted and get written confirmation if needed.
• Ask for the consultation fee and whether follow-up or report review costs extra.
• Confirm the exact address, building and floor.
• Gather previous reports, test results, vaccination records and a list of medicines.
• Write down your child's symptoms, urine patterns and any blood pressure readings.
• Know the emergency signs and call 911 without delay if they appear.