Top 4 Pulmonologists in Shmeisani 2026

When do you need a pulmonologist?

A pulmonologist (chest or respiratory physician) diagnoses and manages conditions of the lungs and airways. These include:

• asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• chronic cough and bronchitis
• respiratory allergies
• pulmonary fibrosis and other lung tissue (interstitial) diseases
• sleep-related breathing problems such as obstructive sleep apnoea

Many patients are referred by a family doctor or an internist. Others book directly because a symptom has lasted too long or keeps coming back.

Consider booking an assessment if you have:

• a cough that has lasted more than three weeks, or keeps returning
• breathlessness on stairs or light activity that is new or getting worse
• wheezing, chest tightness, or frequent chest infections
• asthma that does not feel controlled, for example waking at night or needing your reliever inhaler often
• loud snoring with pauses in breathing noticed by someone else, morning headaches, or unusual daytime sleepiness
• an abnormal chest X-ray or scan that needs follow-up
• a long smoking history and questions about lung checks

Warning signs that need urgent care

Some breathing problems cannot wait for a clinic appointment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone with you has:

• severe breathlessness or cannot speak in full sentences
• blue or grey lips or face
• chest pain
• coughing up more than a small streak of blood
• new confusion or drowsiness
• an asthma attack that is not improving with the reliever inhaler

If you are unsure, treat it as urgent.

How to choose among the doctors here

People searching for the best pulmonologists in Shmeisani usually want the doctor whose work fits their problem. The published profiles help you narrow that down.

• Match the main concern to the listed services.
• Asthma and COPD appear as a sub-specialty for Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed and Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi.
• Sleep medicine is listed for Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi and Dr. Mamoon Awwad Zuhluf. Dr. Jafar Al Momani's clinic also receives sleep-related consultations.
• Lung tissue diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis are named in Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi's practice.
• Reviewing existing investigations and treatment plans is a published service at the clinics of Dr. Mamoon Awwad Zuhluf and Dr. Jafar Al Momani.
• Ask where tests are done. Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) is listed at Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed's clinic. For the other clinics, ask whether breathing tests or sleep studies happen on site or elsewhere. Also ask how results reach the doctor.
• Check the hours against your routine.
• Dr. Fadel's clinic opens earliest (09:30) and closes at 16:00, Saturday to Thursday.
• Dr. Yazan's clinic runs to 18:00, Saturday to Wednesday.
• Dr. Mamoon's clinic has a shorter Thursday.
• Dr. Jafar's clinic is open on Thursday until 17:00.
• Look at published qualifications. Dr. Fadel's profile gives his medical degree from Cairo University. Dr. Yazan's biography lists Jordanian boards and a European fellowship. For any doctor, you can ask the clinic directly about training and experience.
• Remember what the order means. The ranking reflects how complete each profile is. It does not reflect clinical skill or outcomes.

What to expect at the first visit

A first pulmonology consultation usually starts with a detailed history. The doctor will ask about your symptoms, smoking and exposure history, work, allergies and family history. This is followed by an examination. Depending on your symptoms, the doctor may suggest breathing tests, imaging, blood tests or a sleep assessment.

What to bring

• Previous chest X-ray or CT reports, and the images on disc if you have them
• Earlier breathing test results, blood tests and hospital discharge summaries
• A full list of your medicines, plus your inhalers themselves so your technique can be checked
• A referral letter, if you have one
• Your insurance card and ID
• A short symptom diary: when the cough or breathlessness happens, what triggers it, and any night-time waking
• For sleep concerns, notes from a bed partner about snoring or breathing pauses

If a breathing test is planned, ask the clinic in advance whether you need to prepare in any way. Do not stop any medicine without medical advice. Wear comfortable clothing.

Questions worth asking

• What are the likely causes of my symptoms, and what needs ruling out?
• Which tests do I need, where are they done, and when will results be ready?
• Is my inhaler technique correct?
• What is my plan if symptoms get worse, and when should I seek urgent care?
• How often should I come back for follow-up?

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

Dr. Fadel Hassan Al-Hajj Ahmed's profile lists 12 insurers, including:

• Arab Orient Insurance, GlobeMed, National Insurance and MedNet
• Jordan French Insurance Company (JOFICO), The Holy Land Insurance Company and Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance Company
• Euro Arab Insurance Group, Al-Manara Insurance Company and The Arab Assurers for Insurance
• OmniCare and Optima

For any clinic, confirm directly before you go:

• that your specific policy or network is accepted
• whether your insurer needs pre-approval or a referral for a specialist visit, breathing tests or imaging
• the consultation fee, and whether tests are charged separately
• whether there is a co-payment
• whether a follow-up visit to review results is charged as a new consultation

When booking, ask:

• how long you may wait
• whether tests can be done on the same day
• whether an interpreter or a family member can join you, if needed

Use the contact or booking options on each doctor's profile page.

Getting there

All four clinics are in Shmeisani, Amman.

Dr. Yazan Saadi Abdel-Hadi's clinic has the most detailed published address. It is on the first floor of Mohammad Yousef Al Hamouri Complex on Hunain Bin Ishaq Street, behind the Specialty Hospital emergency department. For the other three clinics, ask for the building name, floor and nearest entrance when you book. Also ask about parking.

If you are coming from other parts of the capital, such as Abdoun, Sweifieh, Khalda, Dabouq, Jubeiha, Tla' Al-Ali, the Gardens or the 7th Circle area, allow extra time at peak traffic hours. This matters most for morning appointments or when a test is scheduled.

Amman's major hospitals include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. If your doctor refers you for imaging, a sleep study or admission, ask which facility it will be and how the results will be shared.

Checklist before you book

• Match your main symptom (cough, breathlessness, asthma, sleep-related breathing, lung imaging findings) to the doctor's listed services.
• Confirm the clinic's hours and the exact building and floor.
• Check that your insurance plan is accepted, and whether pre-approval is needed.
• Ask the consultation fee and the cost of any tests.
• Ask whether breathing tests or sleep assessments are done at the clinic or elsewhere.
• Gather imaging reports, test results, discharge summaries and your medication list.
• Bring your inhalers and a short symptom diary.
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear.