Spine and disc problems
Back or neck pain with leg or arm symptoms, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, deformity, instability, and spinal cord or spine tumors.
About the doctor
Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma
Consultant neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Amman
Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma is a consultant neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Amman, caring for patients with brain, nerve, and spine conditions.
The clinic helps patients and families understand symptoms, imaging findings, treatment options, and when a condition may require urgent care.
Patients can prepare for the visit by bringing recent MRI, CT, X-ray, nerve-study, or hospital reports when available.
Credentials & Training
Dr. Zuhair’s training and qualifications
Medical school, residency, fellowship, and board certification — a clear chronological path so patients can understand the clinical background before booking.
- 2004
Medical School
University of Jordan — Faculty of Medicine
MD, Doctor of Medicine
- 2004 – 2010
Residency
Jordan University Hospital
Neurosurgery residency program
- 2010 – present
Fellowship
Continuing subspecialty training
Ongoing advanced subspecialty training in neurosurgery
- 2010
Board Certification
Jordan Medical Council
Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery
- 2004
Medical School
University of Jordan — Faculty of Medicine
MD, Doctor of Medicine
- 2004 – 2010
Residency
Jordan University Hospital
Neurosurgery residency program
- 2010 – present
Fellowship
Continuing subspecialty training
Ongoing advanced subspecialty training in neurosurgery
- 2010
Board Certification
Jordan Medical Council
Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery
Hospital affiliations
Where Dr. Zuhair operates
The clinic and hospitals where Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma operates and follows up with patients in Amman.
Vetro Medical Center, Amman
Conditions and care areas
When patients usually seek neurosurgical advice
These are practical reasons patients may contact the clinic. They are not a diagnosis list; the correct next step depends on examination and imaging review.
Brain and skull-base conditions
Brain tumors, skull-base lesions, head injury follow-up, brain bleeding, hydrocephalus or cerebrospinal-fluid diversion questions.
Peripheral nerve and pediatric concerns
Compressed or injured nerves, nerve tumors, and selected pediatric neurosurgery concerns that require careful specialist review.
What to expect
A consultation should clarify the decision, not rush it.
Bring or send recent MRI, CT, X-ray, nerve-study, or hospital reports if available.
Prepare a short timeline: when symptoms started, what changed, what treatment was tried, and what makes symptoms worse or better.
Expect discussion of conservative care, follow-up, injections, or surgery only when the clinical picture supports it.
Seek urgent care immediately for new severe weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, major trauma, sudden severe headache, or reduced consciousness.