Top 7 Radiologists in Irbid 2026

When do you need a radiologist?

Radiology is the specialty that diagnoses disease using imaging: X-rays, CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound, along with mammograms and contrast (dye) studies. Some radiologists focus on interventional radiology, using imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, while nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to show how organs are working.

Most people reach a radiologist through another doctor. Common reasons include:

• A referral from your treating doctor who wants a scan to confirm or rule out a problem.
• Follow-up of fractures or injuries, to check healing or look for damage not obvious on examination.
• Breast screening with mammography. When to start and how often depends on your age, family history and personal risk, so discuss this with your doctor.
• Unexplained pain or symptoms that your doctor wants investigated further.

The right test depends on the question being asked. Your referring doctor and the radiology team decide which examination fits; it is not something to choose on your own.

Urgent warning signs

Do not wait for an outpatient imaging appointment if you or someone with you has any of these. Go to an emergency department or call 911:

• Sudden weakness or numbness on one side, facial drooping, slurred speech or sudden severe headache
• Chest pain, or severe difficulty breathing
• A head injury followed by vomiting, confusion, drowsiness or loss of consciousness
• A suspected broken bone with obvious deformity, or any major accident
• Severe abdominal pain, or heavy bleeding that will not stop

How to choose among the doctors here

All seven radiologists on this page practise at King Abdullah University Hospital Specialty Outpatients in Ramtha, so location is the same. The useful differences are in subspecialty and published qualifications.

• Match the subspecialty to your referral. Diagnostic radiology covers performing and reporting scans. Interventional radiology covers image-guided procedures. Nuclear medicine covers tracer-based scans. If your referral names one of these, start there.
• Children's imaging. One profile lists a fellowship in paediatric radiology, which parents may want to note. Ask the hospital how scans for children are arranged.
• Read the qualifications. Each profile's biography lists board certifications and fellowships. These tell you about training, not about outcomes.
• Understand how hospital imaging works. In a hospital department, you may be scheduled into a slot rather than with a named radiologist. If you want a particular doctor, ask whether that is possible when you book.
• Remember what the order means. The list is ranked by how complete each profile is, not by skill. People searching for the best radiologists in Irbid should treat it as a starting point for comparison.

What to expect at the first visit

For most diagnostic scans you will not have a long consultation. A technologist usually performs the examination, and the radiologist interprets the images and sends a report to your referring doctor. Interventional procedures are different: there is often a discussion beforehand about the procedure, risks and consent.

Preparation

Preparation depends on the test. Some abdominal ultrasounds and contrast studies need fasting, and some ultrasounds need a full bladder. Follow the instructions the hospital gives you exactly, and ask if anything is unclear.

Tell the staff in advance if:

• You are or might be pregnant
• You have had a reaction to contrast dye or have other allergies
• You have kidney problems or diabetes, or take regular medicines
• You have a pacemaker, metal implants, clips, shrapnel or recent surgery (important before MRI)
• You feel anxious in enclosed spaces

For a mammogram, people are commonly advised not to use deodorant, powder or lotion on the chest or underarms on the day, as these can affect images.

What to bring

• Your referral letter or request form
• National ID or passport, and your insurance card
• Previous scans and reports, on CD or printed
• A list of your medicines and allergies
• Comfortable clothing without metal

Questions worth asking

• How long will the examination take?
• Will I need contrast, and why?
• When will the report be ready, and who receives it?
• Do I need to return for a follow-up or additional views?

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

Imaging costs vary by examination, and coverage depends on your insurer and policy. Ask the hospital and your insurer directly before booking:

• Is this specific examination covered under my policy?
• Does it need prior approval from the insurer, and how long does approval take?
• Is a referral required for the Specialty Outpatients?
• Are there separate charges for contrast, additional views or a copy of the images on CD?
• What is the usual waiting time for this type of scan?
• How far ahead should I arrive for registration and preparation?

If you are paying yourself, ask for the cost of the full examination, including any extras, before the day. Keep receipts and the report for your records and any later claims.

Getting there

King Abdullah University Hospital is in the Ramtha district of Irbid governorate, Jordan's second most populous governorate with around 2.2 million residents. The hospital serves patients from across the north, so allow extra time if you are travelling from Irbid city, Al-Husn, Kufr Yuba, Al-Koura, Bani Kinanah or Al-Mazar Al-Shamali.

When you book, ask which entrance serves the Specialty Outpatients and the radiology department, where to register, and about parking. Arrive early: registration, insurance checks and preparation such as changing or drinking water before an ultrasound all take time.

Other hospitals in the governorate include Prince Rashid bin Al-Hassan Military Hospital, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital and Irbid Specialty Hospital. Your referral may direct you to one of these instead; the radiologists listed on this page practise at King Abdullah University Hospital.

Checklist before you book

• Have a referral that names the examination or procedure you need
• Confirm the department (diagnostic, interventional or nuclear medicine) with the hospital
• Get written preparation instructions, including fasting or bladder requirements
• Tell staff about pregnancy, allergies, kidney problems, diabetes or metal implants
• Check insurance coverage and whether prior approval is needed
• Ask about the full cost, including contrast and image copies
• Gather previous scans and reports to bring with you
• Ask when and how the report will reach your doctor
• Plan your journey to Ramtha and arrive early
• Know the warning signs that need emergency care and 911