Top 4 Renal Failure Treatment Clinics in Jordan 2026

When do you need a nephrologist for kidney failure?

Kidney failure, also called renal failure, means the kidneys can no longer filter waste or balance fluid and salts well enough. It takes two broad forms.

• Acute kidney injury develops over hours or days. It is often linked to dehydration, severe infection, some medicines or a blockage to urine flow. With prompt care, kidney function can sometimes recover.
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops over months or years. It is most often associated with diabetes and high blood pressure. Doctors stage it using a blood test (eGFR, worked out from creatinine) and a urine test for albumin or protein.

Treatment depends on the cause and how severe the problem is. Not everyone with reduced kidney function needs dialysis. Many people are looked after with:

• blood pressure and blood sugar control
• a review of their medicines
• dietary advice
• regular blood and urine monitoring

Dialysis or a kidney transplant is considered in advanced disease. A nephrologist (kidney specialist) works out which approach fits your situation.

Reasons to book a nephrology visit

• A blood test shows raised creatinine or a low eGFR, especially if repeated
• Protein or blood in your urine, or urine that is persistently foamy
• Long-standing diabetes or high blood pressure, particularly if kidney results are changing
• Swelling of the ankles, legs or around the eyes
• A noticeable change in how much urine you pass
• Ongoing tiredness, itching or poor appetite alongside abnormal kidney tests
• Follow-up after a hospital stay for kidney injury
• Ongoing care if you are on dialysis or have a kidney transplant

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone with kidney disease has any of the following:

• Very little or no urine
• Sudden shortness of breath
• Chest pain or an irregular or very slow heartbeat
• New confusion or drowsiness, or a seizure
• Severe muscle weakness

Dialysis patients should seek urgent help for:

• bleeding from their access that will not stop
• fever or redness around a catheter
• breathlessness after a missed session

Transplant recipients should seek urgent help for fever, a drop in urine output or pain over the transplanted kidney.

How to choose among the clinics here

People searching for the best renal failure treatment clinics in Jordan usually want a clinic that fits their own stage of care. These points help you compare the four profiles on this page.

• Named nephrologist. Each profile lists a nephrologist by name: Ahmad Yousef Rasheed at Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, Jawad Al Syouri at Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics, Mohammad Walid Abu Zineh at Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics, and Ismaeel Qatash at his own clinic. At the three larger centres, book with the nephrologist by name.
• Combined or dedicated care. Kidney disease often comes with diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza and Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics list endocrinology and diabetes doctors. Ibn Al-Haytham and Saudi Hospital also list cardiology. Dr Ismaeel Qatash's clinic is a dedicated nephrology and hypertension practice.
• Dialysis and transplant follow-up. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza and Dr Qatash's clinic both publish dialysis patient follow-up and kidney transplant follow-up. Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics lists Kidney Transplant among its specialties. Ask each clinic how it coordinates with your dialysis unit or transplant team.
• Tests and procedures. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza lists laboratory services and coordinates kidney biopsy at an appropriate facility. The two hospital outpatient clinics coordinate procedures with the relevant hospital department.
• Hours. Al Khalidi opens earliest (09:00) and latest (18:00 Saturday to Wednesday). Ibn Al-Haytham and Saudi Hospital run 10:00–17:00 Saturday to Thursday. Dr Qatash's clinic runs 10:00–16:00, closing at 15:00 on Thursday.
• Location. Regular follow-up is easier to keep up when the clinic is close to home. This matters even more if you already travel to dialysis several times a week.

What to expect at the first visit

The nephrologist will ask about your symptoms, your other conditions, your medicines and your family history. They will also examine you and check your blood pressure. You may be asked for new blood and urine tests or an ultrasound before a clear plan is made, so the first visit is often the start of a process.

What to bring

• Recent blood results (creatinine, eGFR, electrolytes, blood count) and urine tests, ideally with older results for comparison
• Any kidney ultrasound or scan reports
• A full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter painkillers, supplements and herbal products
• Home blood pressure readings and, if you have diabetes, blood sugar records
• Hospital discharge summaries, and dialysis or transplant records if they apply to you
• Your ID and insurance card

Questions to ask

• What is causing my kidney problem, and what stage is it?
• Which of my medicines need reviewing because of my kidney function?
• How often should my kidneys be tested?
• What diet and fluid advice applies to me?
• What signs should make me seek urgent care?
• At what point would dialysis or a transplant be discussed?

Do not stop or change prescribed medicines on your own. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new over-the-counter medicine.

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

Kidney care usually means repeated visits and tests, so clarify costs early.

• Consultation fee. Ask for the fee for the first visit and for follow-ups.
• Insurance. Dr Ismaeel Qatash Nephrology Clinic lists Arab Orient Insurance. For the other clinics, or any other insurer, call and confirm your policy is accepted before you go.
• Approvals. Ask whether tests, ultrasound, biopsy or other procedures need prior approval from your insurer.
• Dialysis and transplant care. These are often handled separately, so check what your policy covers.
• How to book. Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics book by physician name and clinic extension, and confirm the floor and session at booking. Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics book by physician name through the care centre and ask you to confirm the doctor's attendance. A hospital that runs 24 hours does not mean specialists see walk-in patients.

Getting there

This is a Kingdom-wide list, but all four clinics are in Amman.

• Al Khalidi Medical Plaza: Jabal Amman, building 38 on Ibn Khaldoun Street, opposite Al Khalidi Hospital.
• Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Outpatient Clinics: Tla' Al Ali, on Al-Madina Al-Monawara Street.
• Saudi Hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics: Khalda, inside the hospital on Wasfi Al-Tal Street.
• Dr Ismaeel Qatash Nephrology Clinic: Fifth Circle, second floor of Khalaf Medical Complex, opposite Arab Medical Center.

Allow time for parking and for finding the right floor. If you feel unwell or tire easily, bring someone with you. If you live outside Amman, ask whether some follow-up tests can be done nearer home and the results sent to the clinic.

Checklist before you book

• Choose the clinic and the named nephrologist you want to see
• Confirm the doctor's clinic days and session times
• Ask the consultation fee and whether your insurer is accepted
• Check whether tests or procedures need insurer approval
• Gather recent blood and urine results, scan reports and discharge summaries
• Write a complete medicine list, including supplements and painkillers
• Bring home blood pressure and blood sugar readings
• Prepare your questions about cause, stage, diet and follow-up
• Know the urgent warning signs and that Jordan's emergency number is 911