Health Care in Jordan
Jordan has an advanced health care system. The first kidney transplant was preformed in Jordan in 1972, the first heart transplant in 1985, while living – related liver transplants started in 2004 at JORDAN Hospital and the Royal Medical Services.
Jordan Hospital
Is a 300-bed comprehensive state of the art multi-specialty medical center providing advanced medical services comparable to those provided by the best-reputed health centers worldwide.
Jordan Hospital’s Commitment to Excellence
- JH is a JCI accredited hospital.
- JH was found to be compliant with the international society for quality in health care ISQua accredited Jordanian Hospital accreditation standards.
- JH is ISO 9002-2000 Certified
- Jordan Hospital has Partnership as Agreement with George Washington University Medical Center
Jordan Hospital Is a Main Referral Medical Center of The Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
- It has the most highly qualified consultant physicians in all medical specialties.
- Most have received training in the USA, UK, Europe and Canada.
- It has very highly – skilled staff.
- Utilizes up-to-date medical technology and techniques .
- Has a high ratio of doctors (and other medical professionals) to its population size.
- Is considered very cost competitive as it is :
- One – tenth of US cost
- One- third of European cost
- The speed with which medical procedures are preformed.
Jordan Hospital: a Comprehensive Medical Center Providing...
Surgery
- General Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonary
- Hematology / Oncology
Pediatrics and Neonatology
Anesthesia Department:
- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility
- Radiology Imaging Department
- Ophthalmology
- E.N.T
Special Centers
Specialized Therapeutic Units:
- Emergency Department
- Radiology : Imaging & Interventional
- Laboratories and Pathology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Renal dialysis Unit
- Lithotripsy Unit
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Gastrointestinal & Respiratory Endoscopy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Intensive Care Unit
Medical Centers:
- Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Osteoporosis
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Men's Diseases
- Obesity Center
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Center Details
Quality management meeting the requirements of ISO 9002 .
- Provision of general and specialized medical services including all diagnostic & therapeutic support, medical education and training.
- Sincere commitment to quality and quality system.
- A written policy statement specific to the organization’s goals, expectations and needs of our customers.
- Understood and implemented policy at every level.
- Organizational responsibilities and authorities defined.
- Adequate verification resources.
- Quality system periodically reviewed.
- Management Representative and an executive management headed by the Director General deals with all quality matters.
- Quality System fully documented and implemented.
- Quality manual well maintained.
- Procedures documented and implemented.
- Full considerations are given in preparing the quality plans.
- We have adopted (ISO 9002) 1994 since 1998 and will upgrade to (ISO 9000) in September 2001.
Executive Department:
- Quality Management
- Nursing Department
- Pharmacy and Medical Supplies
- Medical Department
- Administration
- Finance Department
Nursing Department:
- Provides a high level of competent nursing care for patients.
- Implements and develops the nursing manual procedures and quality assurance.
- Constantly guides, instructs and trains the nursing staff during the regular rounds made to the sections and units.
- Documents the forms and nursing reports.
- Strengthens cooperation with the universities and colleges in activating the training process of the student nurse.
- Cooperates with other departments to obtain, provide and deliver patients' needs.
- To maintain the safety of the nursing staff and patients.
- To maintain the proper professional conduct of the nursing staff.
Pharmacy and Medical Supplies:
Special Services :
- Responsible for procurement as well as dispensing all medications & medical disposables.
- Supply the patient with the medication according to the price list of the Ministry of Health.
- All systems within this department are fully authorized & computerized according to international standards.
- This department includes 2 pharmacies: An in-patient pharmacy responsible for dispensing medications for all in-patients and an out-patient pharmacy that mainly sells medicines to our patients & customers. All prices are according to Jordanian Ministry of Health regulations.
- Jordan Hospital is mainly concerned with quality service. All items such as medicines & disposables are of top quality & only high standard items are procured
Medical Department:
- Supervision of all medical departments
- Recognized for post-graduate training by :
- The Jordanian Medical Council in the fields of surgery, medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Arab Board for medical specialties - pediatrics
- Training programs for consultants from Arab countries
- Training and education of students from Jordanian and Arab Universities and colleges
- Medical Library and Internet services
Administration:
- Quality management and job description for all department by-laws.
- Internal regulation approved by the ministry of labor.
- Education training and specialized courses to raise the standard of hospital employees.
- Hotel services complying with various economic needss of customers (suites, one-bed rooms, two-bed rooms and 3-bed rooms).
- Hotel services maintain a high quality standard of:
Cleanliness and sterilization
Diet under the supervision of consultants and patient choice.
Patient satisfaction questionnaire to ensure patients’ satisfaction.
Finance Department:
- Official charges approved by the ministry of health and medical association.
- Computerization of all procedures.
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Treatments & Prices
Surgery
Department of General Surgery
- All major medium and minor operations .
- Minimally invasive surgery, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, fundoplication … etc.
- Gastrointestinal surgery.
- Endocrine Surgery.
- Breast surgery.
- Peripheral vascular & venous disorders.
- Soft tissue surgery.
Department of Cardiovascular & Chest Surgery
The division of cardiac surgery provides management of both congenital and acquired heart disease . Both types of heart disease are managed using the latest techniques . The division has a long experience in the management of advanced coronary artery disease and acute myocardial ischemia and with the use of minimally invasive techniques when appropriate. The experience of the division in valvular surgery is extensive with the use of different treatment modalities and approaches depending on the individual case . Special interest in congenital heart defects with management of patients of all ages by a competent team of cardiologists and anesthetists.
Department of Neurosurgery
- Brain Tumors
- Skull base tumors
- Stereotactic procedures
- Head Injuries
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Hydrocephalus
- Spinal infections
- Craniosynostosis
- Back pain & Lumbar Disc Disease
- Neck pain & Cervical Disc Disease
- Spinal tumors
- Spinal injuries
- Congenital abnormalities
- Cranial AVM & aneurysms
- Brain Abscesses
- Radio-surgical procedures
- All Surgical instruments, including microsurgical equipment
- Surgical Robot
- Neuro-navigation
- Surgical microscope
- Leksell stereotactic surgery
Department of Urology
- Modern Endo-Urology Surgery: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Transurethral Prostatic surgery, Transurethral resection of tumors.
- Major Radical procedures: cancer kidney, cancer bladder, testicular tumors.
- Reconstructive surgery
- Kidney transplantation
- Male Infertility
- Impotence and erectile dysfunction
- Shocle wave lithotripsy (SWL)
Department of Opthalmology
Services provided:
- Diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders for adults and children
- All ophthalmic operations: major & complicated surgery
- Cataract surgery by Phaco and intraocular lens implantation
- Glaucoma surgery
- Pediatric Eye surgery
- Corneal transplantation
- Referral center for advanced Ophthalmic surgery :
- Retinal detachment
- Vitreous surgery
- All Posterior chamber complicated surgery
- Macular surgery
- PDT for age-related Macular Degeneration
- Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy .
- Laser surgery For diabetic retinopathy
- Soon-to-be available Refractive & other surgery by the latest corrective laser technology .
- Modern Eye Examination units
- Different Ophthalmic Laser Machines are available
- Fluorescein angiograply machines
- Perimetry instrument
- Ultrasonography instrument
Department of Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric & neonatal Surgery
- Surgery for congenital abnormalities
- Genitourinary tract
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Respiratory tract
Department of Ear, Nose & Throat
All aspects of medical and surgical scopes for diagnosis and treatment of complicated and uncomplicated otorhinolaryngology cases .
- Microscopic Ear and Throat surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Laser surgery for Ear, Nose and Throat
- Cancer surgery for Larynx, Head and Neck
- Diagnostic Imaging : C.T. Scan, M.R.I. and digital fluoroscopy
- Sewids cochlear implant surgery
Close cooperation with the university of Jordan –Audiological & Phonetic Dept.
Department of Plastic Surgery
- Esthetic procedures
- Reconstructive procedures
- Burn management
- Burn reconstructive procedures
- Laser Therapy
- Management of congenital anomalies , head & neck, extremities, genito–urinary system
- Maxillofacial surgery
Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases
Services offered include:
- Upper and lower gastro-intestinal endoscopy including the small bowel.
- Endoscopy for the pancreas, gall bladder and liver bile ducts.
- Foreign body retrieval.
- All gastro-intestinal and liver biopsies for diagnostic tests.
- Ligation of esophageal varices.
- Endoscopic management of GI bleeding
- Dilatation of narrowing and strictures in the esophagus, duodenum and colon.
- Polypectomy
- Bronchoscopy and bronchial lavage.
- Stenting of narrowed esophagus, pancreatic and bile ducts.
- Rhinoscopy and Laryngoscopy
Department of Orthopedics & Hand Surgery
- Management of bone and joint diseases
- Management of fractures. Orthopedic deformities
- Joint replacement: (knee, hip, …etc.) cemented & cementless total hip and total knee
replacement .
- Surgical and diagnostic Arthroscopy
- Hand surgery unit
Endocrine Surgery
Medicine
Internal Medicine
- General Internal Medicine
- Cardio Vascular
- Respiratory
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Oncology and Hematology
- Infections Diseases
Department of Cardiology
- The cardiology department at the Jordan Hospital is a modern regional facility that is equipped to treat patients with congenital, rheumatic and degenerative heart disease.
- There are two cardiac catheterization laboratories and a modern department of ultrasound.
- Thousands of patients undergo cardiac catheterization and coronary interventions every year. These include balloon dilatation and stent implantation for coronary artery disease and valvuloplasties, closure of atrial septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus.
- Ultrasound examinations are possible with the new 5000 ALT machine. Transesophageal echocardiograms are also performed daily. A Coronary Care Unit and a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- During the last two years an electrophysiology department was established. Electrophysiological studies and transcatheter ablations and pacemaker implantations are performed daily. Several hundred patients have been treated so far.
Nephrology Department
- Clinical Nephrology service deals with various problems of nephrology: G.N., Hypertension, acute and chronic renal failure; both in-patient and out-patient
- Plasmapheresis unit.
- Hemodialysis unit: 6 Stations, with up-to-date equipment for both acute and chronic renal failure.
- Hemodialysis facility in the I.C.U. for the critically ill patient all under the direction of Prof. Riyad Said .
- Kidney transplant center , with nearly 40-45 transplants annually only from living relatives. The team consists of : Prof. Riyad Said – Nephrologist Dr. Suhayl Saleh – Vascular Surgeon Dr. Nader Y.
- Hamdallah - Urologist
Rheumatology Department
Diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatology and joint diseases using modern facilities comparable to international centers that includes
- Modern laboratory, Radiology and Nuclear medicine department that helps in the diagnosis of rheumatic and immune disorders.
Other complementary specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Orthopedics for corrective surgery of rheumatic deformities
- Nephrology and Urology
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal and respiratory departments
- Jordan Osteoporosis Center for bone densitometry for the prevention of osteoporosis.
- Consultation in out-patient dept. In hospital management under the supervision of Rheumatology consultants Dr. Basel Al-Masri Dr. Ayman Al-Askari
Endocrinology & Diabetes
In 1998, two well-known specialists in the field of Endocrinology & Diabetes in Jordan Dr. Mohamed El-Zaheri, (a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology and Metabolism ) and Dr. Omar Abu-Hijleh (Membership of the Royal Colleges of United Kingdom and Masters Degree in Endocrinology and Diabetes (U.K.)) combined their private practices and efforts to establish the Jordan Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology ( JCDE ) which deal with :
- All types of diabetes
- Comprehensive counseling regarding the dietary management of diabetes , lipid disorders,body weight disorders , hypertension , renal diseases and varieties of other medical conditions by a highly qualified dietitian
- Obesity and weight disorders
- Disorders of thyroid , pituitary , adrenal and other endocrine glands
- Abnormal hair growth and menstrual irregularities in females
- Lipid disorders
The center is equipped to carry out the following procedures :
- Thyroid Ultrasound and fine needle aspiration ( FNA )
- Dynamic testing of various endocrine functions
- Assessment of diabetes control by blood and urine testing
- Electrocardiogram and Peripheral Vascular Doppler
- Other sophisticated studies are available at hospital facilities like : MRI , CT-scan,
- Angiography , bone densitometry and nuclear medicine scanning
Department of Hematology & Oncology
- Chemotherapy service for all tumors
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Blood separation by plasmapheresis
- Management of non-neoplastic blood disorders
Pulmonary Department:
- Diagnosis & treatment of pulmonary diseases
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function tests
- Respiratory therapy unit
Department of Infectious Diseases
- Diagnosis & Treatment of the spectrum of infectious diseases in the normal & immunocompromised hosts.
- Treatment of medical emergencies caused by bacteria such as meningitis, ICU infections,septic and toxic shock.
- Immunizations
- Prevention & treatment of diseases acquired by travel abroad including AIDS .
- Advanced Bactec incubator for earlier detection of microbes at the species level and disk diffusion susceptibility testing.
- Advanced serologic kit for detection of antigens & antibodies for viral illnesses .
- Polymerize Chain Reaction (PCR) testing to detect the genetic molecule in surgical and other specimens
- Ability to properly diagnose and treat infectious conditions like tuberculosis, hepatitis, AIDS , malaria, leishmania, as well as infection control.
Pulmonary Department:
- Diagnosis & treatment of pulmonary diseases
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function tests
- Respiratory therapy unit
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Services provided by the department:
- General obstetrics and gynecology
Referral center for:
- Complicated Gynecologic procedures
- Gynecologic cancer: Medical and Surgical treatment
- High Risk Obstetrics
Surgical procedures:
- Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
- Urinary incontinence
- Radical gynecologic surgery for uterine, ovarian and vulvar cancer
- Infertility Microsurgery - Assisted Reproduction (IUI, IVF, ICSI)
Perinatology
- Advanced 2-D and 3-D Ultrasound with Color Doppler
- Fetal monitoring during labor
- Epidural anesthesia for labor, delivery and gynecologic operations
Department of Pediatrics
The pediatric division at the Jordan Hospital offers care for all acute & chronic illnesses that affect children from birth until adolescence .
The services provided are the following :
- Pediatric ward: the ward admits sick children whatever their medical condition is
Pediatric intensive care: this division admits very sick older children that need special care and monitoring or respiratory devices and has special trained staff for this purpose.
- Neonatal intensive care: this division caters for all the medical problems and diseases of the full term newborn as well as the premature N.B. such as congenital deformities, sepsis, severe metabolic disorders, prematurity, ….etc.
- Normal nursery: neonatal care for healthy newborn babies .
- Out-patient clinics which provide services for children who do not need admission to hospital.
Anesthesia & ICU
- Provide the service for all medical and surgical specialties within the hospital, to include the Intensive Care Unit, and chronic Pain Management, as we a run a daily clinic.
- The department is recognized for training purposes for Jordanian council and the Arab Board of Medical Specialties in a 4 years residency program, as we have 7 doctors in training so far.
- The department follows a tight scientific program, as we run a daily morning report followed by a lecture for residents teaching. We have too a monthly evening journal club, sponsored by drug companies outside the hospital.
- The department has it own library including electronic library, and subscribed to the major anaesthetic journals.
- The department is heavily involved in the scientific meetings locally, nationally and internationally, in both participation and presentations.
- The department is interested in research all times, we have published some papers, and we are preparing for other papers waiting to be published.
Radiology & Imaging Department:
- Conventional radiography
- M. R. I. (1.5 Tesla)
- C.T. Scan (Multislice spiral C.T.)
- Digital Fluoroscopy
- Digital Mammography with stereotactic biopsy
- Ultrasound with color doppler
Interventional radiology performed by a well-trained team :
- Arteriography & venography
- C.T. , U/S & Fluoroscopic-guided biopsy
- Abscess Drainage
- Nephrostomy Drainage
- Biliary Drainage
- PCNL with the Urologist
- Biliary Dilatation and stenting
- Arterial Dilatation and stenting
- Arterial embolization in bleeding and vascular tumors
- Chemo-embolization
Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department :
Reception: Blood, pathology, body fluids and other samples are collected or received, registered and entered as per test into the computer system. Worksheets are made out for these designated tests then distributed with their respective samples to the section of concern.
Chemistry: This department is equipped with fully automated analyzers: Electrolytes are analyzed using on selective electrode machines. Manual methodology for rare, backup and specialized determination using the best available quality controlled kits. A special biochemistry area is responsible for protein electrophoresis glycosylated hemoglobin and various miscellaneous, specialized tests.
Hematology: Fully automated 5-part differential analyzers are used. A wide range of hemostasis studies, using fully automated analyzer is available for the diagnosis and follow -up of patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders in addition to an automated blood banking system. The department also performs hemoglobin analysis for the diagnosis of hemoglobinopathies (Hgb-electrophoresis). Rheumatology (IF), tissue typing, bone marrow, etc., are done manually.
Endocrinology and Serology department: A wide test menu for tumor markers, hormones and vitamins is provided by the immunoassay area using:
- Automated systems
- Electrophoresis - gel full option machines.
- ELISA and IF technology for infectious diseases in addition to highly equipped serology section.
Microbiology: For isolation, identification and sensitivity determination of microorganisms in all body fluids and tissues. Blood cultures and bone marrow are done on automated machines (quick scan).
Body fluids department: The analysis of body fluids e.g. Urine, Stools, Semen, CSF, Lavages, Washes, Brushes, etc. are carried out.
Quality Control Section: To Follow up quality control (QC) according to ISO 9002 organized by the hospital:
- The QC samples are purchased from well known sources for each piece of equipment or test to be performed. It is used each morning, at the beginning of every shift and when required.
- Additionally, samples are split and determinants of both splits are compared .
- Random samples are chosen by the director and repeated measurements of the determinant are carried out the next day when the results are compared.
Genetics and molecular biology: Highly equipped department with all needed facilities...
Histopathology:
Director: Dr. Hassan Annab, Consultant Pathologist Diplomat, American Board of Pathology (AP/CP). For histological examination of tissues, frozen section consultations cytology, fine needle aspiration using routine techniques, special, immunological and immunohistochemistry procedures.
Emergency Department (24) hour service
- Management of all Emergencies (medical, surgical , pediatric )
- Management of fractures, accidents, burns, wounds, … etc .
- Ambulance services under medical supervision
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Minor surgical interventions
- Bone Marrow biopsies under local or general anesthesia.
Jordan Osteoporosis Center (JOC)
THE HOLOGIC® QDR 4500 A ELITE DENSITOMETER is the most sophisticated and fastest multi-detector bone densitometer available today. It is characterized by:
- Automatic and Permanent Calibration System unique to Hologic® offering guaranteed accuracy and stability of results.
- Rapid bone densitometry makes it possible to scan the lumbar spine in 30 seconds, hip in 30 seconds & whole body in 180 seconds.
- Minimal radiation exposure to both patient & operator, much less than a routine chest X-Ray or airplane trip.
Wide range of applications :
- Bone Density Study - two sites: Lumbar Spine L1-L4 for the trabecular Bone & Femoral
- Bone of the Hip for the Cortical Bone
- Whole Body Bone Density Study for the study of genetic Diseases in children & Diseases of Bone Metabolism .
- Others Sites such as forearm, heel, & others.
TESTS PERFORMED EXCLUSIVELY IN JOC:
Supine Lateral Spine: allows the exact measurement of the trabecular bone of the spine
Body Composition Analysis for the precise evaluation of fatty to non-fatty mass in order to treat obesity.
Morphometry of the Lumbar Spine: to monitor deformity of the spine due to fractures
caused by osteoporosis, by measuring the vertebral height.
Metal Removal Study: allows measurement of bone density around the prosthesis by
exclusion of the prosthesis from the measurement.
Nuclear Medicine Department
Special Services :
- Up to date Dual Head Gamma Camera for early disease detection-Function of various body systems
Radioisotope treatment:
- Lung scan V/Q for P.E.
- Bone scan - 3-phase bone scan.
- Hida scan for hepatobiliary tree
- Cardiac scan – Gated Perfusion scan. SPECT myocardial perfusion.
- Brain perfusion scan.
- Cisternography for CSF leak & shunt.
- Bone marrow scan & lymphscintigraphy.
- Gallium scan: looks for site of infection or tumors.
- Labeled WBC’s evaluate possible infection using patient’s white blood cells which are radio labeled with HMPAO .
- Liver & spleen scan: evaluate functional liver disorders i.e. cirrhosis, hepatitis, metabolic disorders.
- Labeled RBC’s: to differentiate benign vascular liver lesions from other tumors.
- Meckele’s scan.
- Renal imaging: to evaluate renal function & obstruction.
- MUGA scan: cardiac function & wall motion
- Parathyroid scan and suprarenal scans.
- Palliative treatment with radioactive isotopes for mutable bone marrow.
- Oncoscit – monoclonal antibody scan: new FDA approved test using radioactive antibodies to detect
- colon & ovarian cancer in patients for whom other diagnostic tests are inconclusive.
- Treatment with RAI for thyroid disorders.
Renal dialysis Unit
Special Services :
- Hemodialysis treatment for Chronic Renal Failure.
- Hemodialysis treatment for Acute Renal Failure patients.
- Hemodialysis treatment for critical patients in ICU.
- Plasmapheresis Unit for Plasma exchange and cell separation.
Lithotripsy Unit:
- State of the art Lithotripsy machine (Siemens) for Extracorporeal shock wave therapy of renal stones without anesthesia and under medical supervision
Physiotherapy Department
Special Services :
- Very good experience in sports injury
- Experience in management of patients with total hip or knee replacement
- Experience in spinal cord injury & brain injury
- Pre. & post Rehabilitation of cardiac patients
- Female therapist for female patients
Respiratory Therapy Department:
- Oxygen Therapy
- Chest Physiotherapy & deep breath exercise therapy
- Inhalation therapy using respiratory medication
- Preparation & connection of ventilators to the patients
- Drawing arterial blood samples for arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary function tests
Cardiac Catheterization Department:
- Cardiac & vascular catheterization
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Stent Angioplasty
- Mitral valve dilatation
- Selective Angiography and interventional Angiography
Intensive Care Unit:
Comprises
- Adult I.C.U. (8 beds) for critical and complicated medical cases and for post-operation coronary and other major surgery.
- Coronary care unit (4 beds) for angina, myocardial infarction and post cardiac catheterization and angioplasty.
- Neuro-I.C.U. (4 beds): cerebrovascular accidents and post-neurosurgery.
- Pediatric I.C.U. (4 beds)
- Neonatal I.C.U. (12 beds)
- Well trained nursing staff using high standard protocols and procedure manuals .
- Well trained and specialized resident and consultant specialists
I.V.F. Unit
All infertility patients are first seen in the outpatient clinic where both husband and wife are given detailed medical advice and primary laboratory tests are carried out. After a diagnosis is reached, the appropriate treatment plan is set and treatment options discussed with the couple. The Center comprises a team of gynecologists and experts in the field of infertility and “test tube babies”, as well as a laboratory team of specialized Embryologists, a Urological Surgeon specialized in male infertility, an Endocrinologist, and specially trained nurses.
The most important programs at the IVF & Genetics Center:
- Timing Sexual Intercourse.
- Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI).
- Conventional in Vitro-Fertilization (IVF).
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
- Testicular Sperm Extraction.
- Embryo Transfer after applying Assisted Hatching.
- Embryo Transfer At the Blastocyst Stage.
- Freezing System.
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
- Sex Selection.
- Advanced Ultrasound Screening of fetuses.
What distinguishes the IVF & Genetics Center at the Jordan Hospital is:
- A team of distinguished medical and paramedical staff with wide experience in IVF.
- A modern embryology and genetic engineering lab.
- The Center is capable of applying modern techniques in genetic engineering.
- The team is capable not only of applying assisted reproduction techniques but of
investigating, treating and following up gynecological pathology as well.
- It is well equipped for diagnostic and operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.
- The Center is active in scientific research and keeps up-to-date with the unending
development in the field of IVF. It participates in and monitors many regional and
international conferences in this particular field, the aim being the achievement of the best possible results as well as the maintenance and improvement of its record both at the scientific and the practical levels.
- The latest in Ultrasound and Doppler technology permits the careful evaluation of embryos and fetuses.
- Provides highly qualified medical care round the clock.
- Hard work, patient confidentiality and scientific integrity are the hallmark of the Center
International Medical Canter IMC.
Established in 1998, the International Medical Center IMC was the first of it's kind in the middle east.
Dr. Nadir Younes Hamad – Alla, consultant Urologist and Dr. Omar Abu-Hijleh, consultant Endocrinologist, internets and erectile dysfunction expert combined their efforts in collaboration with Boston University Urology department consultants to create a state of the art center in Jordan Hospital Medical Center.
The international Medical Center, in the presences of two leading doctors in their fields.
Dr. Hamdalla and Dr. Abu Hijleh as well as the highly qualified and trained staff headed by Dr. Said Nail offers an international standards of evaluation and treatment of the following problem:
- Erectile dysfunction and impotence in men.
- Prostatic diseases and it's complication.
- Infertility in men.
- Urinary Bladder Dysfunction in both sexes and children
In Erectile dysfunction and impotence
The center is equipped with the most advanced high frequency Ultrasonic Doppler to assess all the organic abnormities in the penile tissues (arteries and veins of the cavernosa and the connective tissues). In the presence of all modalities of treatments(oral medication, penile injections, vacuums devices, surgical procedures and sexual counseling).
The doctor in the center are able to reach more than 95% success in the treatment of men suffering from the problem.
Prostatic diseases
Infections hypertrophy and cancer are major medical problem in men over 45 years of age. In the International Medical Canter all the up to date facilities are available (high frequency ultrasonography supported by transrectal probe and biopsy under vision, Uroflowmetry and Urodynamic Study this set up gives our treating doctors the opportunity to establish the appropriate diagnosis of the problem and tailor the ideal treatment plan for the patients, weather medical or surgical .
In the treatment of infertility
Men will be assessed in evidenced based medicine method to avoid them any frustration and unnecessary effort and they will be advised for the best ways to increase there chances of having kids.
The Urinary Bladder Dysfunctions
Bladder dysfunction in the form of:
- Frequency of urination.
- Weak stream of urine.
- Urgency.
- Leak of urine during coughing ,sneezing, jogging ,……etc.
- Leaking of urine without control( Incontinence)
- Bed wetting at night (Enuresis).
- Difficulty in passing urine and attacks of retention.
- Incomplete emptying of the bladder after urination.
The above symptoms is disturbing and affecting both sexes and all ages.
The assessment of such problems needs skill complaints ,experienced doctors and supported with up to date instruments to reach the proper diagnosis .
These conditions could be congenital, neurological, behavioral ,secondary to multiple pregnancies in females and after urological surgical operations in both sexes.
After the assessment of the proper cause of the complaint the patient will be advised for the appropriate management of the problem and this include:
- Surgery.
- Medications.
- Rehabilitation.
Department of Morbid Obesity
Multispeciality department for management of morbid obesity and its complications:
- Endocrinology & Nutrition
- Gastroenterology
- Pulmonology
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Minimally invasive surgery for gastric banding operation for morbid obesity when all other measures fail.
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Qualifications, Accreditations & Certifications
Dr. Imad A. Alhaddad
Specialization:
Cardiac & Vascular Consultant Cardiac & Vascular Interventionist
Certification:
- 2001 INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, AMERICAN BOAD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE.
- 1998 Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
- 1995 Internal Medicine, Jordanian Medical Board.
- 1998 Cardiology, Jordanian Medical Board.
Experience :
- Interventional Cardiology, Johns Hopkins hosp. Johns Hopkins university, Baltimore, MD
Previous Appointment :
- 2001-2004 Director , Vascular services/The Johns Hopkins Hosp. Baltimore , USA
- 2001-2005 Assistant Professor of Medicine / The Johns Hopkins Hosp. USA
- 1995-2000 Director, Cardiac catheterization laboratory Director , New York
- 1995-2000 Assist Professor of Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, New York.
Dr. Harran Y. Zureikat
Specialization:
Cardiac Consultant Intervention list
Certification:
- Internship American Uni. Hosp./ Beirut July 1965-july 1966
- Fellow in cardiology- St. Georges Hosp. - London July 1971- July 1972-UK
Experience :
- Fellow in Cardiology -Cleveland Clinic-July 1974-July 1977 - Ohio
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology 1980
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians 1980
- Fellow of the Society of Cardiac Angiography
- Chairman- Department of Cardiology / Jordan Hospital
Dr. Suhayl S. Saleh
Specialization :
Consultant Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon-JH
Certification:
- American Board of Surgery.
- American Board of cardiothoracic surgery.
Experience :
- American University Hosp. Beirut.
- Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi.
- Wood VA hosp. WISCONSIN
- Greenland hosp. Newzeland.
- Fellow American college of Surgeons
- Fellow American college of Cardiology
- Fellow American college of Chest Physicians
- Fellow International college of Angiology
- Professor of cardiothoracic surgery - American University -Beirut / Jordan University
Dr. Nazih Kadri
Specialization :
Cardiologist, Cardiac Electro physiologist and Cardiac Pacing Specialist
Certification :
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular, and Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Internal medicine specialty / American university of Beirut. 1979-1980
- Fellowship cardiovascular diseases Wisconsin, USA.1982-1984
- Fellowship-Cardiac Electrophysiology And Cardiac pacing .1984-1987.
- Associate Professor of Medicine. Creighton Uni. Omaha. 1989-Current
Experience :
- Senior Consultant Cardiologist / Electrophysiology. Jordan Hospital. Current
Previous Appointment :
- General cardiovascular displince including general non-invasive & invasive procedures.
- Electrophysiology & Cardiac device intervention.
Dr. Kamel F. Afifi
Specialization:
Consultant Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon. - Jordan Hospital.
Certification:
- Graduated from Vienna Medical School- Austria
Experience :
- Orthopedic Training at University of Zurich -Switzerland
- Hand Surgery Training (Fellow) in Derby Hand Surgery Center England
- Consultant and chief of Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Unit, Al- Bashir Hospital-Amman
- 1972- Jordan Medical Association
- 1979- Swiss Orthopedic Association
- 1980- British Orthopedic Association
- 1980- British Hand Surgery Society
- 1984- Jordan Orthopedic Association
- 1995- European Arthroscopic Association
- 1995- SICOT
- 2000- American Academy for Orthopedic Surgeons
- 2004- AO International Alumeni
Dr. Nader Y. Hamdulah
Specialization:
Consultant Urologist - JH
Certification:
- School of Medicine -Baghdad Uni. MB, Ch, B. June 1968, FRCS, Ed 1974
Experience :
- Fellowship in the Urology Department Western General Hospital Edinburgh.
- Urologist Registrar at St. Mary's hosp.- London .9/1978-1979
- Chief of Urology at king Hussein Medical Center.5/1995
- Chief of Urology at Jordan Hospital. 1996 - till now.
Dr. Suhayl S. Saleh
Specialization:
Consultant Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon-JH
Certification:
- American Board of Surgery.
- American Board of cardiothoracic surgery.
Experience :
- American University hosp. Beirut.
- Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi.
- Wood VA hosp. WISCONSIN
- Greenland hosp. Newzeland.
- Fellow American college of Surgeons
- Fellow American college of Cardiology
- Fellow American college of Chest Physicians
- Fellow International college of Angelology
- Professor of cardio thoracic surgery - American University -Beirut /Jordan University
Dr. Riyad Said
Specialization:
Nephrology Consultant - JH
Certification:
- M.B., B Ch., Caito University Egypt
- American Board of internal medicine USA
- American Board of Nephrology, USA
Experience :
- Research Fellow in nephrology, North Western University, USA
- Assistant Professor of Medicine North western University, USA
- Professor of medicine School of medicine Jordan University, Jordan
- Director of medical Education and training Jordan Hospital, Jordan
Dr. Sami Salem Ahmed
Specialization :
Consultant for Gastrointestinal and Gastric Laparoscopic Surgery
Certification :
- Medical study at the Medical University of Hamburg, - Germany.
Experience :
- PhD Dissertation, University of Hamburg/ Germany
- Specialist training in General Surgery / Germany
- Practicing as Gastrointestinal & laparoscopic surgeon - Jordan
- Director of the obesity Stuttgart /Roserklinik in Germany.
- General Surgeon & Gastrointestinal surgeon -Imperial college school of medicine -London
- Senior registrar in General Surgery - Queen Mary's Uni. Hospital/ London
- Medical Assistant in General Surgery - Germany house Surgeon in Gynecology & Obstetric, General Academic Hospital /Germany.
Dr. Faisal T. Fayyad
Specialization:
Ophthalmologist Diseases & Surgery of the Retina & Vitreous - Jordan Hospital
Certification:
Experience :
- Assistant professor
- Ophthalmology, School of Medicine -Jordan University
- Ophthalmologist, Retina-vitreous Specialist at Al-Basheer Hospital and King
- Hussein Medical Center.
- Retina-Vitreous Fellow at the department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine - University of Ottawa, Canada.
Dr. Abdulla Bashir
Specialization:
Consultant Surgeon - Jordan Hospital
Certification:
- M.B.,B.Ch.,D.S.M.D. FRCS,
Ed , UK, FACS
Experience :
- Associate Professor of surgery, Cairo University George Washington University: June 2005 – Current: Adjunct Professor of Surgery.
Dr. Taiseer Abu-Nema
Specialization:
Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon- JH
Certification:
- April 1977, American Board of Surgery.
Experience :
- Worcester City Hosp., Worcester, Mass.
- St. Vincent's hosp., Worcester, Mass.
- William Beaumont Hosp., Royal Oak, Mich. (Fellow in Vascular Surgery)
- Flint General Hospital, Flint Michigan, USA.
- Associate Professor of surgery and Senior Consultant Surgeon, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University.
Dr. Mohamed S. Eftaiha
Specialization:
Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon - JH
Certification:
- 1969: Graduated from Cairo (Qasr El Eanee) Medical School-Egypt.
- 1970-1976 Cook County Hospital Chicago Fellow Colon Rectal Surgery
Experience :
- 1976-1981: Private Practice Pittsburgh USA.
- 1981: Assistant Prof. Surgery Medical School Jordan University.
- 1991-2006: Private Practice Las Vegas- Nevada USA.
- Fellow American College of Surgeons Association.
- Fellow American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Dr. Muin R. Fedah
Specialization :
consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Greek board of Obstetric Gynecologist
Certification :
- Greek board of Obstetric and Gynecology
Experience :
- Full Registration at General Medical Council - London
- Previous Appointment : Full Training and working in IVF, Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in London -
- England 1990-1994
- Director of I.V.F & Genetics Center-Jordan Hospital Amman
- Director of I.V.F & Genetics Center-Muscat Oman
Prof. Musa N. Jamal
Specialization :
Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon.- Jordan Hospital
Certification :
- FRCS., Edinburgh, DLO- London , UK
Experience :
- In the University of Jordan :
Professor in Otolaryngology, Chairman of the ENT section, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan.
- In UK : Registrar in ENT in the Western Division of Otolaryngology ( teaching ) for Western Infirmary & the Royal Hospital for sick children Glasgow 1974-1978.
- University Hospital of Wales Cardiff
- Beckett Hospital, Brantley.
- Birmingham and Midland Ear, Nose& Throat Hospital
- Haddonfield Royal Onfirmary.
- In the university of Istanbul :
Resident in the Medical Department at the University of Istanbul from 1966-1968.
Dr. Ziad M. D. Bilbeissi
Specialization :
Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon - Jordan Hospital
Certification :
- Otorhinolaryngology - M.B.ch.B. (Honours), DLO., FRCS.(1986)
Experience :
- UK Training: Morrilton Hosp. Swansea, UK.
- Royal Liverpool Hosp. UK
- Don caster Royal Infirmary, UK.
- Kent county general hosp., UK.
- Royal Victoria Eye &Ear hosp., Dublin.
- Jervis Street Hosp. Dublin.
- Mater Hosp., Dublin.
- Meath General hosp, Dublin.
- Royal Victoria Eye &Ear Hosp, Dublin.
- Lecturer in the Jordan University and Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist in the
- Jordan University Hospital, Amman.
- Lecturer in the Jordanian University & Consultant, otorhinolarynologist in the Jordan university hospital, Amman.
Dr. Mahmoud Zuhair Karmi
Specialization:
Prof. of Neurosurgery.
Certification:
- FRCS - May 1977 ( London, England)
- Certificate of Neurosurgery, Edinburgh University - 1980 (Edinburgh, Scotland).
Experience :
- Wales grave Hospital, Coventry, England.
- Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, England.
- Gulson Hospital, Coventry
- ST. Cross Hospital, Rugby, England
- Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Oxford shire, England
- Western General Hospital & Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Assistant professor in surgical neurology at the University of Jordan.
- Associated Professor in Surgical Neurology.
- Full Professor in Surgical Neurology.
- Professor Joint Appointment in the Department of Medical Post Graduate Studies-Jordan University.
Dr. Salah Bishawi
Specialization:
Consultant Neurosurgeon.
Certification:
- M.D. FRCS, FRCS, SN
- Jordanian Board in General Surgery
- FRCS (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
- Jordanian Board In Neurosurgery
- Specialty fellowship in surgical Neurology
- FRCS, SN ( INTERCOLLEGIATE, UK)
Experience :
- Neurosurgical experience-King Hussein Medical Center -Jordan
- locum Registrar Acting Senior Registrar, Midland Center for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UK
- Crock Regional Hospital, Wilton, Crock, Ireland
- National Hospital , Queen Square , London , UK
- Wellington hospital, UK.
Dr. Nidal Rousan
Specialization:
Consultant Neurosurgeon M.D, European Board in Neurosurgeon.
Certification:
- Turkish Board Neurosurgery
- European Board Neurosurgery
- Jordanian Board Neurosurgery
Experience :
- Training and experience in Robotic frameless stereo tactic procedures
- Training in Radio surgery (Gamma Knife)
- Training in Neuroendoscopy
Dr. Adnan Hassan
Specialization:
Consultant in Obstetrics Gynecology, Infertility & Gynecologic Oncology
Certification:
- American Board in Obstetrics & Gynecologic Oncology
Experience :
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty of Medicine , Jordan University
- Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology Oncology, Jordan University Hospital
- Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology Oncology, Jordan University Hospital
Dr. Zuhair Ghosheh
Specialization:
Consultant in Obstetrics Gynecology
Certification:
- American Board in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Experience :
- Fellowship OB-GYN at John Hopkins Hospital USA
- OB- GYN , Ministry of Health Amman/Jordan
- OB-GYN Jordan Hospital, Amman/Jordan
Dr. Mutaz AlKarmi
Specialization:
Consultant Plastic Surgeon FRCS- Jordan Hospital
Certification :
- FRCS. - Jordanian Board of plastic & reconstructive surgery.
Experience :
- Fellow of the royal college of surgeons in Ireland
- Member of the Jordanian medical association.
- Member of the Jordanian surgical society
- Member of the Jordanian society of plastic & reconstructive surgeons
- Corresponding Member of the American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons.
- Jordan representative in MENA: Middle East North Africa.
- AO Society: international society for the study of teaching of management in cranio - maxilla facial problems.
Dr. Basel Karrash
Specialization:
Consultant Plastic Surgeon - Jordan Hospital
Certification :
- Board of General surgery.
Experience :
- Fellowship in Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellow at the Institute for surgical research St. Antonio, Texas.
- Jordan Society for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
- Director Laser Beauty Center- Jordan
- European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery.
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Awards & Media Coverage
Jordan Hospital’s Commitment to Excellence
- JH is a JCI accredited hospital.
- JH was found to be compliant with the international society for quality in health care ISQua accredited Jordanian Hospital accreditation standards.
- JH is ISO 9002-2000 Certified
- Jordan Hospital has Partnership as Agreement with George Washington University Medical Center
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Visit Jordan and Jordan Hospital
Jordan is well known for its touristic biblical and historical sites from ancient civilization. Jordan, at present, is the main health care provider and the main referral center in the region Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
- Jordan is located at the heart of the Middle East; and currently has a population of about 5.6 million.
- Jordan is undergoing a transformation into an international business hub centering the Middle East. Such a transition may be attributed to:
- Political and macro-economical stability.
- Well-directed and skilled work force.
- Good infrastructure: including adequate utilities and transport systems.
- Large regional markets.
- Optimum geographical location.
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