Top 4 Pediatric Pulmonology Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Pediatric pulmonology is the branch of children's medicine that deals with the lungs, airways and breathing, including breathing problems during sleep. Most coughs and colds in children are handled well by a general paediatrician or family doctor. A referral to a children's lung specialist usually makes sense when a breathing problem is persistent, recurrent or not settling with routine care.

Common reasons families book a visit include:

• A cough that has lasted more than a few weeks, or keeps coming back after every cold
• Wheezing, whistling breath or repeated chest infections
• Suspected or diagnosed asthma that is hard to control, or frequent use of reliever medication
• Shortness of breath with play or exercise
• Loud snoring, pauses in breathing or restless sleep that may point to a sleep-related breathing disorder
• Follow-up of a long-term lung condition, or of a baby born prematurely who had breathing problems
• Allergy-related symptoms that seem to affect the chest

Warning signs that need urgent care

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

• Fast, laboured breathing, or the skin pulling in between or under the ribs
• Blue or grey lips, tongue or face
• Being too breathless to speak, cry, feed or drink
• Unusual drowsiness, floppiness or difficulty waking
• Sudden choking or coughing that started while eating or playing with small objects
• An asthma attack where the reliever is not helping, or is needed again very soon
• A baby under three months with a fever

How to choose among the doctors here

The four doctors on this page all list pediatric pulmonology as a sub-specialty within pediatrics. Rather than looking for one "best" name, match the profile to your child's needs:

• The problem you need addressed. If sleep and snoring are the main concern, look for published sleep assessment. If your child may need an airway examination, check which profile lists bronchoscopy. For asthma follow-up or chronic cough, several profiles list these services.
• Published training. Two profiles set out medical school, board qualifications and specialist training. Read them, and ask any doctor about their experience with your child's specific condition.
• Clinic setting. One doctor works within hospital outpatient clinics, where appointments go through a patient services desk; the others run their own clinics. A hospital-based clinic can make it easier to arrange tests in one place; a private clinic may offer more flexible booking.
• Days and hours. Confirmed hours vary. Some clinics open six days a week, while one opens three days. If you need a Sunday or Monday slot, check before you plan.
• Language. If your family is more comfortable in English or French, one profile lists both alongside Arabic.
• Location and traffic. Amman traffic can turn a short distance into a long trip, which matters with a sick or tired child. Choose a clinic you can reach easily for repeat visits, since lung conditions often need follow-up.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation with a pediatric pulmonology specialist is usually longer than a routine check-up. The doctor will take a detailed history, examine your child's chest and breathing, and may check oxygen levels. Depending on age and symptoms, they may arrange tests such as breathing (lung function) tests, a chest X-ray, allergy testing or a sleep study.

What to bring

• Previous reports, X-rays, scans and lab results, including the actual images if you have them
• A list of all current and past medicines, inhalers and spacers, and bring the inhaler itself so technique can be checked
• Your child's vaccination record
• A short diary of symptoms: when the cough or wheeze happens, triggers, night-time symptoms and missed school days
• A video on your phone of the cough, noisy breathing or snoring if it does not happen on demand
• Any referral letter and your insurance card

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing the symptoms, and what else could it be?
• Which tests are needed now, and which can wait?
• How should we use the inhaler or treatment, and how will we know it is working?
• What signs mean we should come back sooner or go to emergency?
• How often will follow-up be needed?

Keep the visit relaxed for younger children: bring a snack, a favourite toy and allow time to settle.

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

None of the four profiles currently publishes a consultation fee, so ask the clinic directly when you book. Two profiles list Arab Orient Insurance; for any other insurer, check with both the clinic and your insurance provider.

Before the appointment, ask:

• What does the consultation fee cover, and is a follow-up visit charged separately?
• Are tests such as lung function testing, X-rays or a sleep study done on site, and what do they cost?
• Does my insurance require pre-approval or a referral for specialist visits or procedures?
• Is my specific insurance plan accepted, not just the company?
• How long is the wait for a first appointment, and is there a cancellation list?

For the hospital-based clinic, appointments are coordinated through the hospital's patient services. For one private clinic, published timetables differ, so confirm the day and that the doctor will be attending before you travel.

Getting there

Amman is home to around 5 million residents and the largest concentration of hospitals and specialty clinics in Jordan, including Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. The clinics on this page are spread across the city, so check each entry for its area before booking.

• Shmeisani is central and convenient for families coming from much of the city, though it gets busy at peak hours.
• Khalda in west Amman suits families living in or near Tla' Al-Ali, Dabouq, Sweifieh and the Gardens.
• For the remaining clinics, the area and directions are given in each doctor's entry above.

Allow extra time in the late afternoon rush, find out about parking when you book, and if your child has a long-term condition, think about the journey you will make for repeat visits.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that the doctor's published services match your child's main concern (asthma, chronic cough, sleep, chronic lung disease)
• Check the clinic's confirmed days and hours against your schedule
• Ask about the consultation fee and the cost of likely tests
• Confirm your insurer and plan are accepted, and whether pre-approval is needed
• Gather previous reports, images, medicine list and the inhaler your child uses
• Record a short video of the cough, wheeze or snoring if possible
• Write down your questions in advance
• Plan the route and parking, and allow for traffic
• Know the urgent warning signs and that the emergency number in Jordan is 911