Gastroscopy with biopsy in Istiklal Hospital

Istiklal Hospital is a private teaching hospital in Amman, Jordan. Established in 2001, it operates as a multi-specialty facility on a 34,000-square-meter campus. The hospital has 280 beds and 10 specialized operating rooms.

Accreditations and Achievements

The hospital holds HCAC accreditation for healthcare quality. It renewed this status for the eighth time with a score of 98.4%. The facility is also an accredited training center by the American College of Surgeons for injury and wound care.

Additional honors and certifications include:

• Occupational Safety and Health Excellence Award from the Social Security Institution
• Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation by the HCAC
• AHA-certified training for life support and advanced resuscitation
• Best Practice Recognition for the Fertility and IVF unit

The hospital serves a diverse patient base. Since opening, it has treated people from over 97 nationalities.

Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

The cardiology department handles both diagnostic and interventional heart care. Surgeons here have performed more than 5,000 open-heart surgeries. The cardiac team runs a dedicated catheterization unit with over 102,000 procedures completed.

Services include:

• Cardiac catheterization for blocked arteries
• Heart and artery surgical interventions
• AHA-accredited cardiac life support for adults and children

Orthopedics and Specialized Surgery

The Orthopedic Specialty Center provides musculoskeletal care from prevention to rehabilitation. Dr. Raed Al-Awdat and Dr. Mazen Kurdiah focus on joint replacement and spine surgery. The hospital has performed more than 207,995 surgeries across all departments.

Orthopedic services cover:

• Joint replacement for chronic pain relief
• Treatment for sports injuries and work-related trauma
• Hand and spine procedures
• Post-treatment physical therapy

The surgical department also handles oncology surgery and laparoscopic procedures for obesity.

Reproductive Medicine and IVF

The Fertility Center offers advanced reproductive health and genetics treatments. The embryology lab uses IMSI technology to improve sperm selection. This unit received Best Practice Recognition in 2026 for its clinical standards.

Specialized IVF lab equipment includes:

• IMSI Spindle Imaging system for detailed cell analysis
• Advanced microscopes with micromanipulation features
• Genetic screening tools for embryo evaluation

These technologies help the team treat complex infertility cases with precision.

Psychiatry and Addiction Care

The hospital runs the Mutmaina Department for Mental Health and Addiction. This unit brings behavioral health into a general hospital setting to reduce stigma. It hosts academic events like the International Conference of the Jordanian Psychiatric Association.

Key areas of focus include:

• Treatment for chemical dependency and addiction
• Psychological counseling and behavioral therapy
• Residency programs for mental health specialists

The department combines medical and psychological support for complete care.

Services for International Patients

The International Patient Services Office handles logistics for travelers seeking treatment. Staff coordinate medical visas and help with flight and hotel bookings. They arrange airport pickups by car or ambulance based on the patient's condition.

International services include:

• Fast-track appointment booking and direct admission
• Coordination of laboratory tests and imaging
• Air medical evacuation for critical global transport
• Private "Royal Suites" inside the hospital

Backup oxygen generators and solar energy systems keep care running without interruption.