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Top 7 Spine Clinics in Amman 2026

If you are looking for the best spine clinics in Amman, start with these seven clinics and outpatient centres. Each profile lists spine, back or disc care among its services. They are ordered by how complete and checkable their published information is, not by treatment quality. Compare services, areas, opening hours and listed insurers here, then confirm the details with the clinic before you book.

7 of 8 clinics on ClinicsJoUpdated 18 October 2026How we chose

At a glance

#ClinicAreaSuitsProfile score
1Istiklal Hospital Outpatient ClinicsArjanEarly-morning visits to a multi-surgeon orthopaedic team in Arjan54/100
2Al Khalidi Medical PlazaJabal AmmanBack problems needing orthopaedic, rheumatology and physiotherapy input in one building49/100
3Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer ClinicShmeisaniSpinal assessment for adults or children in Shmeisani46/100
4Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth ClinicAl WehdatBack pain and disc assessment in the Al Wehdat area46/100
5Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi ClinicWadi SaqraBack pain assessment inside a hospital outpatient building in Wadi Saqra46/100
6Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho ClinicJandaweelNeck and back pain consultations in the evenings or on Fridays41/100
7Professor Freih Abu Hassan Orthopaedics CenterFifth CircleDisc disease, stenosis or spinal deformity reviews on Saturdays41/100
  1. 1Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics

    Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics sit in Arjan, at the intersection of Jordan Street and Istiklal Street. The listed team includes orthopaedic, urological and general surgeons. The orthopaedic doctors named on the profile are Raed Ibrahim Al-Odat, Mazen Kurdieh, Safwan Al-Bakour, Malik Abu Al-Nadi and Mutaz Saleh Abu Taha. Published services include spine assessment, fracture and bone injury assessment, joint replacement, casting and splinting, and orthopaedic consultation. Outpatient reception coordinates consultations and confirms the floor and consulting room. Investigations and operations are discussed with the treating team after assessment. Arab Orient Insurance is listed, and confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 08:00–16:00.

    Suits: Early-morning visits to a multi-surgeon orthopaedic team in Arjan

  2. 2Al Khalidi Medical Plaza

    Al Khalidi Medical Plaza is at building 38 on Ibn Khaldoun Street in Jabal Amman, opposite Al Khalidi Hospital. Its surgical practices include orthopaedic, spinal and bone tumour surgery. The listed doctors include Hazem Al-Droubi in orthopaedics and Ausaylah Nabil Burqan in rheumatology. The plaza also lists laboratory services, physiotherapy, and rooms for treatment and minor procedures. Appointments follow each clinic's own schedule. Operations and investigations that need hospital equipment are coordinated with the appropriate facility. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Wednesday 09:00–18:00 and Thursday 09:00–13:30.

    Suits: Back problems needing orthopaedic, rheumatology and physiotherapy input in one building

  3. 3Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer Clinic

    Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer's orthopaedic clinic is on the third floor of Ibn Al-Nafis Medical Complex in Shmeisani. Its listed specialties include spine, paediatric orthopaedics, joint replacement and bone deformities. The clinic assesses joint and spinal problems, fractures, children's bone conditions, bunions and flat feet. Published services include spinal assessment and treatment, joint replacement, arthroscopy, nerve and tendon release, and carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. According to the profile, treatment is selected after examination and appropriate imaging. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Wednesday 10:00–17:00 and Thursday 10:00–14:00.

    Suits: Spinal assessment for adults or children in Shmeisani

  4. 4Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth Clinic

    Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth's clinic in Al Wehdat offers consultation and follow-up for bone, joint and fracture conditions. Spine appears among its listed specialties, and its published services include back pain and disc assessment and treatment, and joint injections. Other listed services include bone and joint assessment, knee and hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, including elbow arthroscopy, sports injury care and treatment of paediatric bone deformities. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Thursday, 11:00–16:30, which gives the same daily schedule six days a week.

    Suits: Back pain and disc assessment in the Al Wehdat area

  5. 5Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi Clinic

    Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi's orthopaedic clinic is on the second floor of Building 1 in Istishari Hospital's outpatient clinics, in Wadi Saqra. Spine appears among its listed specialties, alongside arthroscopy and sports injuries, and trauma and fracture surgery. Published services include back pain and disc assessment, knee osteoarthritis treatment, knee and shoulder injections, fracture and injury treatment, and follow-up after treatment. The profile says appointments are coordinated directly with the clinic and the physician's attendance is confirmed before visiting. Arab Orient Insurance is listed. Confirmed hours are Saturday to Wednesday 10:00–18:00 and Thursday 10:00–14:00.

    Suits: Back pain assessment inside a hospital outpatient building in Wadi Saqra

  6. 6Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho Clinic

    Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho's clinic is on the first floor of Jawharat Al Bayader on Hussein Khawaja Street in Al Jandaweel. It provides orthopaedic, joint and fracture consultations across age groups. The clinic assesses neck and back pain, disc problems, wrist nerve compression and knee symptoms. Published services include back pain and disc assessment, developmental hip dislocation care, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and conservative or surgical fracture treatment. According to the profile, examination and injury characteristics guide whether care is conservative or surgical. Confirmed hours are long: Saturday to Thursday 09:00–23:30, and Friday 17:00–23:30.

    Suits: Neck and back pain consultations in the evenings or on Fridays

  7. 7Professor Freih Abu Hassan Orthopaedics Center

    The Professor Freih Abu Hassan Orthopaedics Center is on Suleiman Al Hadidi Street, near Amman's Fifth Circle. It assesses orthopaedic and joint conditions in children and adults. Its listed scope covers spinal deformity, disc disease, stenosis, spondylolisthesis and fractures, as well as paediatric orthopaedics, limb lengthening and bone tumours. Published services include spinal and disc surgery, joint replacement, arthroscopy and tendon injury reconstruction. Treatment options are discussed after examination and a review of imaging. Surgery and follow-up are coordinated at the appropriate facility. The confirmed hours are Saturday 11:00–15:00, so plan your visit around that one weekly window.

    Suits: Disc disease, stenosis or spinal deformity reviews on Saturdays

This shortlist covers 7 of the 8 matching clinics on ClinicsJo. Browse the full list and filter it.

How we chose this list

Every matching clinic profile in this area was scored out of 100 for how complete and checkable its published information is, and the highest scores appear here in order. Featured placement does not change a profile's score, and the score does not measure treatment quality or outcomes — it tells you how much you can check before you call.

  • Profile verified by the platform15
  • Approved reviews (number and average)20
  • Written clinic description8
  • Logo and photos10
  • Published services10
  • Doctors linked to the clinic10
  • Listed insurers7
  • Confirmed opening hours8
  • Map location5
  • Years since establishment (up to 20)5
  • Official website or account2

Ties are broken by the number of approved reviews, then published years of experience. Confirm the service, branch, appointment, fees and insurance coverage with the practice before visiting.

When do you need a spine specialist?

Spine care covers problems of the neck, mid-back and lower back. These include:

  • Disc herniation (often called a slipped disc)
  • Sciatica and other nerve pain running into an arm or leg
  • Spinal stenosis, a narrowing that can press on nerves
  • Spondylolisthesis, where one vertebra slips over another
  • Curvature and deformity such as scoliosis
  • Spinal fractures

In Amman, this care is usually given by orthopaedic surgeons with a spine interest. It is often supported by physiotherapists, rheumatologists and radiologists.

Most new episodes of back or neck pain improve within a few weeks. Mainstream guidance, including the NHS and WHO, recommends staying as active as you comfortably can rather than long bed rest. Seeing a specialist is reasonable when:

  • Pain lasts more than about four to six weeks, or keeps getting worse
  • Pain spreads down a leg or arm, with numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Pain regularly wakes you at night or stops you working
  • Back pain keeps coming back and limits daily life
  • A parent notices a visible curve, uneven shoulders or an uneven waist in a child
  • Back pain follows a minor fall in an older person or someone with known bone thinning

Urgent warning signs: call 911 or go to an emergency department

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you have any of these:

  • New difficulty passing urine, or loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Numbness around the genitals, buttocks or inner thighs
  • Weakness in both legs, or weakness that is spreading quickly
  • Neck or back pain after a road accident, a fall from height or another major injury
  • Back pain with fever or chills, or feeling very unwell
  • Sudden, severe back pain together with chest or abdominal pain

Back pain with unexplained weight loss, or a past history of cancer, also needs a prompt medical review.

How to choose among the clinics here

Many people search for the best spine clinics in Amman. In practice, the right choice depends on your problem, your schedule and your insurance. Use these criteria:

  • Match the scope to your need. Several profiles list back pain and disc assessment, injections and follow-up. Others go further: the Professor Freih Abu Hassan Orthopaedics Center lists spinal and disc surgery, and covers stenosis, spondylolisthesis and spinal deformity. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza lists spinal surgery among its surgical practices.
  • Consider multi-specialty settings. Some back pain is linked to inflammatory or systemic conditions. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza lists a rheumatology clinic and on-site physiotherapy. Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics lists several orthopaedic surgeons under one reception.
  • Check that children are covered. Paediatric orthopaedics appears in the profiles of Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer, Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth, Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho and the Freih Abu Hassan center.
  • Fit the hours to your week. Dr. Qaisho's clinic lists evening and Friday hours. The Freih Abu Hassan center lists Saturday only. Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics opens at 08:00.
  • Seek a second opinion before major surgery. This is a normal and sensible step, especially for elective spine operations.

What to expect at the first visit

The doctor will usually take a detailed history. Expect questions about when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and whether it spreads into a limb. A physical examination often follows, checking movement, strength, reflexes and sensation.

Many people with back pain do not need an MRI straight away. Imaging is usually ordered when symptoms persist, warning signs are present, or a procedure is being considered.

Bring with you:

  • Any previous X-rays, MRI or CT scans (images on disc as well as written reports)
  • A list of your current medicines and allergies
  • Notes from earlier physiotherapy, injections or surgery
  • Your national ID or passport, and your insurance card
  • A short written timeline of your symptoms

Questions worth asking:

  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Do I need imaging now, or only if things do not improve?
  • What non-surgical options are there, and how long should I try them?
  • If surgery is mentioned, what are the risks and the expected recovery time, and where would it take place?
  • Which symptoms should make me come back early or seek emergency care?

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

Arab Orient Insurance is listed by four of the clinics here:

  • Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics
  • Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer
  • Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth
  • Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi

If you have another insurer, or if a clinic does not list insurers, ask directly. Before booking, check:

  • The consultation fee, and whether a follow-up visit is charged separately
  • Whether X-ray or MRI needs pre-approval from your insurer
  • Whether injections or procedures are done in the clinic or elsewhere. Al Khalidi Medical Plaza, Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics and the Freih Abu Hassan center all say investigations or operations are coordinated after assessment, sometimes at another facility.
  • That the doctor will be present on your appointment day. Dr. Al-Humaidi's profile specifically mentions confirming attendance before visiting.

Use the booking options shown on each profile to make your appointment.

Getting there

Amman is home to around 5 million residents, and traffic can be heavy at peak hours. Leave extra time, especially if sitting in a car for long periods worsens your pain.

If you live in Abdoun, Sweifieh, Khalda, Dabouq, Tla' Al-Ali or near the 7th Circle, compare the area shown in each entry with your usual route. A nearer clinic may make repeated follow-ups and physiotherapy easier. Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer's clinic is in Shmeisani. Dr. Al-Humaidi's clinic is inside Istishari Hospital's outpatient clinics.

Several clinics are on upper floors:

  • Third floor: Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer
  • Second floor: Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi
  • First floor: Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho

If walking or stairs are difficult, ask about lifts and parking. Arrange for someone to drive you if your pain is severe.

Checklist before you book

  • Ruled out urgent warning signs (call 911 if any are present)
  • Chosen a clinic whose listed services match your problem: assessment, injections or surgical review
  • Confirmed opening hours and the doctor's attendance on your chosen day
  • Asked whether your insurer is accepted and whether imaging needs pre-approval
  • Asked about the consultation fee and any separate charges
  • Gathered previous scans, reports and your medicine list
  • Written down your symptoms and your questions
  • Planned your route, parking and lift access

Frequently asked questions

How was this list of spine clinics in Amman chosen and ordered?
The seven profiles are ordered by a 100-point score of how complete and checkable their published information is. The score counts things like platform verification, approved reviews, a written description, photos, listed services, linked doctors, insurers, confirmed hours and map location. Featured placement does not change a profile's score. The order does not measure treatment quality or outcomes, so compare services, hours and insurance to find the right fit for you.
When should back pain be treated as an emergency in Jordan?
Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if you have any of these: new loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or inner thighs, weakness in both legs, or back pain after a serious accident. The same applies to back pain with fever, or sudden severe back pain together with chest or abdominal pain. Do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.
Do I need an MRI before seeing a spine doctor?
Usually not. Many people with back or neck pain are assessed first by history and examination. Imaging is generally recommended when symptoms persist, nerve problems worsen, warning signs appear, or a procedure is being considered. If you already have scans, bring both the images and the reports. Several clinics on this page say treatment is decided after examination and an imaging review.
Which of these clinics see children with spine or bone problems?
Paediatric orthopaedics is listed by four profiles here: Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer in Shmeisani, Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth in Al Wehdat, Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho in Al Jandaweel, and the Professor Freih Abu Hassan Orthopaedics Center near the Fifth Circle. The Freih Abu Hassan center also lists spinal deformity within its scope. Confirm with the clinic that your child's specific concern is covered.
Can I see a spine doctor in Amman in the evening or on Friday?
Among the clinics listed here, Dr. Yousef Mohammad Qaisho's clinic in Al Jandaweel shows confirmed hours of 09:00–23:30 from Saturday to Thursday, and 17:00–23:30 on Friday. The other clinics list daytime hours, with shorter hours on Thursday at some of them. The Freih Abu Hassan center lists Saturday only. Always confirm before you travel.
Is my insurance accepted at these spine clinics?
Four profiles list Arab Orient Insurance: Istiklal Hospital Outpatient Clinics, and the clinics of Dr. Ahmad Najeh Amer, Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Abu Mahfouth and Dr. Mohammad Jamal Al-Humaidi. For any other insurer, ask the clinic directly. Also check with your insurer whether consultations, imaging, injections or surgery need pre-approval, and what share of the cost you will pay.
Do all back problems need surgery?
No. Most back and neck pain improves without surgery. Common approaches include staying active, physiotherapy and other conservative care. Surgery is generally considered only for specific problems, or when symptoms are severe or persist despite treatment. Searching for the best spine clinics in Amman is a good start, but ask any doctor to explain all your options, the risks and the recovery time, and consider a second opinion before elective spine surgery.

This page helps you compare published profiles; it is not medical advice and does not rank clinical skill. In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.