Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma — Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in Amman, Jordan

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Vetro Medical Center, Al-Khalidi StreetGet directions
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Sat, Sun, Tue & Thu11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
01 — Specialties

Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma's main specialties

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About the doctor

Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma

He has over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience and previously served as Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services.

He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.) from the University of Jordan and completed his neurosurgery residency at King Hussein Medical Center. He is board-certified by the Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery.

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Credentials & Training
  1. 1990– 1996

    Medical School

    The University of Jordan

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

  2. 1999– 2005

    Residency

    King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman

    Neurosurgery

  3. 2006

    Board Certification

    Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery

  4. 2007– 2009

    Fellowship

    Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris, France

    Brain, epilepsy, and movement-disorder surgery

  5. 2009– 2021

    Specialist & Head of Department

    King Hussein Medical Center / Royal Medical Services

    Neurosurgery

  6. 2022– Present

    Private Practice

    Vetro Medical Complex, Al-Khalidi Street, Amman

    Consultant neurosurgeon

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Vetro Medical Center, Al-Khalidi Street, Amman, Jordan

Sat, Sun, Tue & Thu·11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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03 — Patient Stories
A skilled and creative doctor with a kind heart! He performed brain surgery on my father, and it was successful thanks to God and Dr. Zuhair. His care and follow-up after the surgery were just as attentive as before. He treated us as human beings, unlike many doctors who often act like businessmen.
Maher AmairyhPatient
My wonderful doctor! After a long struggle with illness and the refusal of some doctors to perform a difficult surgery, Dr. Zuhair Abusalma carried it out with great professionalism. Thank you, doctor, for your high compassion and endurance!
Ahmad ShammariePatient
Dr. Zuhair Abusalma performed a very successful surgery. He is an excellent doctor and a very kind person. May God grant him good health and keep him to help others.
Rami Basel GhazalPatient
04 — Case studies

Educational cases to help patients prepare

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File 01C6–C7 far-right disc herniation and osteophyte with foraminal narrowingYoung Patients with Cervical PathologyA young adult presented with severe uncontrolled pain in the right arm. A low-resolution MRI had initially been reported as normal, while the clinical examination pointed to compressive cervical pathology around C6–C7. High-resolution MRI showed a small far-right disc lesion, and CT showed an osteophyte at the same level with narrowing of the exit foramen. A single-level ACDF was performed.File 02Right occipital low-grade glioma presenting as a stroke mimicNot Every Sudden Deficit Is Caused by a StrokeAn adult woman presented to the emergency room with sudden loss of vision in the left visual field. CT showed a hypodense area in the right occipital lobe. MRI showed a non-enhancing lesion without signs of ischemia, and MR spectroscopy suggested a slow-growing tumor. The supplied note records navigation-guided surgery and gross total resection.File 03Spondylolisthesis with persistent sciaticaWhen Sciatica Is Not Caused by Disc CompromiseAn adult woman presented with persistent sciatica and no mechanical back pain. Imaging showed no disc herniation, grade 2–3 spondylolisthesis, and stable movement on dynamic X-rays. The supplied treatment plan describes decompression and reduction with screws in the sacrum, L4, and L5.