Top 5 TMJ Surgery Doctors in Jordan 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your lower jaw to your skull, just in front of each ear. Problems with it can cause pain in the jaw or face, clicking or popping when you open your mouth, a jaw that catches or locks, difficulty opening wide, and pain when chewing or yawning. Some people also notice pain near the ear or in the temples.

Most TMJ pain improves without an operation. Conservative care is a planned programme, not passive waiting. It usually includes explaining the condition, resting the jaw, eating softer food for a period, warm or cold compresses, jaw and neck exercises with physiotherapy, managing stress and tooth grinding, and reducing habits such as long periods of gum chewing, nail biting and sleeping face down. Splints or night guards are best made after a proper diagnosis rather than as a quick fix.

Book a visit with a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon when jaw pain or clicking lasts more than a few weeks, limits eating or talking, or changes in character. Surgery is considered only after diagnosis and a structured non-surgical plan, and only when examination or imaging supports it. Procedures range from joint washing through fine needles and arthroscopy to open surgery, which is rare.

Get urgent help, and call 911 in Jordan, if your jaw is suddenly locked shut or stuck open, if you have fever with swelling of the face or jaw, if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, if you notice new numbness or weakness in your face, or if you have had a recent injury to the face or jaw.

How to choose among the doctors here

Start with the service list. The platform states that every listed profile publishes TMJ surgery, but in the services each profile actually lists, TMJ Surgery is named explicitly only on Dr. Yola Kovalenko's profile. For the others, ask directly whether they assess and treat TMJ conditions and what they would offer before any surgery is discussed.

Next, look at experience and verification. Three profiles publish between 15 and 19 years of experience, and three are verified by the platform. Verification confirms what the platform has checked. It is not a judgement of clinical skill.

Reviews should be read with care. Only one profile shows approved reviews, three in total with an average of five out of five. A small number of reviews tells you very little, so treat them as one input among several.

Consider location and hours. This list covers Amman (Tabarbour and Khalda) and Karak. Choose a clinic you can reach comfortably, because TMJ care often involves follow-up visits over weeks or months.

Finally, listen to the process. A good first consultation includes a detailed history, an examination of the jaw and bite, a written conservative plan, and clear reasons for any imaging or surgery. A clinician who explains non-surgical options before surgical ones is working in the way mainstream guidance expects.

What to expect at the first visit

Bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take, any previous dental or jaw records, X-rays or scans with their reports, and a note of when the pain started and what makes it better or worse. Write down your jaw habits and how you sleep, because these often matter. If you plan to use insurance, bring your card.

The doctor will usually ask about your pain, check how your jaw opens and moves, examine your teeth and bite, and recommend imaging only if it is needed for the diagnosis. Useful questions include: What is most likely causing this? What can I do at home now? What would make you consider surgery? What are the risks, recovery time and follow-up for each option?

For context, typical durations are 20 to 45 minutes for joint washing through fine needles, 45 minutes to an hour and a half for arthroscopy, and two to three hours for open surgery. The exercise and physiotherapy programme afterwards typically continues for weeks to months, so ask what follow-up will involve and how to reach the clinic between visits.

Insurance, fees and booking

Insurers are named on three of the five profiles. Dr. Yola Kovalenko lists Arab Orient Insurance. Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat lists Arab Orient Insurance, NatHealth and Med Service. Dr. Ali Al Dmour lists Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance Company, Arab Potash Company and Jordan Teachers Association. If coverage matters to you, confirm it with the clinic before the appointment.

On fees, Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan's profile states a free consultation, and Dr. Alaa Yaseen Al Zoubi's profile states 10 JOD. Always confirm the consultation fee, and any imaging or treatment costs, with the clinic before you book.

The confirmed hours on each profile run from Saturday to Thursday. Check the day and time against your schedule, and use the contact details on each profile to book. Ask whether a specific doctor, not only the clinic, will see you, since TMJ assessment is a specialist task.

Getting there

Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, Dr. Yola Kovalenko and Dr. Mutasem Irdaisat practise in Tabarbour, Amman. Dr. Alaa Yaseen Al Zoubi practises in Khalda, Amman. Dr. Ali Al Dmour practises in Downtown Karak, Karak. Use the location shown on each profile, and plan your travel before the first appointment, because follow-up visits may need to be repeated.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm that TMJ assessment or surgery is named in the doctor's own services, not only a general sub-specialty.
• Ask who will make the diagnosis and whether a conservative plan comes first.
• Check the clinic location and confirmed hours against your schedule.
• Confirm insurer acceptance and the consultation fee directly with the clinic.
• Bring previous imaging, reports and a list of medicines.
• Write down your symptoms, when they started and what changes them.
• Ask about the follow-up schedule and how to reach the clinic between visits.
• Know the urgent warning signs and call 911 in Jordan if they appear.