Spine and herniated disc problems
Back or neck pain accompanied by pain or numbness in the arms or legs, spinal stenosis, herniated discs (slipped disc), vertebral instability, spinal deformities, and spine or spinal cord tumors.
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.
He completed advanced fellowship training at Sainte-Anne Hospital in Paris, France — focused on brain surgery, epilepsy surgery, and movement-disorder surgery — alongside specialized courses in skull-base and minimally invasive neurosurgery.
Today he cares for patients with brain, nerve, and spine conditions at his private clinic on Al-Khalidi Street, Amman. His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, an individualized plan, and treatment tailored to your specific condition.
Credentials & Training
Dr. Zuhair Abu Salma’s training and qualifications
1990– 1996
Medical School
The University of Jordan
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
1996– 1997
Internship
Queen Alia Hospital, Amman
1998– 1999
General Practice
Al al-Bayt University
General practitioner
1999– 2005
Residency
King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman
Neurosurgery
2006
Board Certification
Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
2007– 2009
Fellowship
Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris, France
Brain, epilepsy, and movement-disorder surgery
2009– 2021
Specialist & Head of Department
King Hussein Medical Center / Royal Medical Services
Neurosurgery
2022– Present
Private Practice
Vetro Medical Complex, Al-Khalidi Street, Amman
Consultant neurosurgeon
1990– 1996
Medical School
The University of Jordan
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
1996– 1997
Internship
Queen Alia Hospital, Amman
1998– 1999
General Practice
Al al-Bayt University
General practitioner
1999– 2005
Residency
King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman
Neurosurgery
2006
Board Certification
Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
2007– 2009
Fellowship
Sainte-Anne Hospital, Paris, France
Brain, epilepsy, and movement-disorder surgery
2009– 2021
Specialist & Head of Department
King Hussein Medical Center / Royal Medical Services
Neurosurgery
2022– Present
Private Practice
Vetro Medical Complex, Al-Khalidi Street, Amman
Consultant neurosurgeon
Publications
Peer-reviewed publications
Dr. Zuhair’s research has been published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals, including Neurosurgery, as well as regional journals.
- 2009First author
The protective status of subtotal obliteration of arteriovenous malformations after radiosurgery: significance and risk of hemorrhage
Neurosurgery
- 2017Co-author
Surgery for lumbar disc herniation: demographic data and analysis of complications at King Hussein Medical City
Journal of the Royal Medical Services (Jordan)
- 2008Co-author
Subtotal obliteration after radiosurgery of arteriovenous malformations: what is the hemorrhagic risk?
Neurochirurgie (French Society of Neurosurgery)
- 2005Co-author
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His verified presence on independent platforms
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Accredited Hospitals
Insurance & coverage
NatHealth
+962 6 5511010
MedNet
+962 6 5376969
Euro Arab Insurance
+962 6 5518935
GIG (Gulf Insurance Group)
+962 6 5609888
Jordan Engineers Association
+962 6 5000900
Solidarity
+962 6 5777555
Jordan Bar Association
+962 6 5608440
Social Security Corporation
Omni Care
Islamic Insurance
+962 6 5661300
Insurance coverage varies from one patient to another, depending on the terms of each patient's insurance policy and contract.
Conditions and care areas
When patients usually seek neurosurgical advice
These are common reasons patients may contact the clinic. They are not a diagnosis; the correct next step depends on clinical examination and imaging review.
Brain and skull-base conditions
Brain tumors, skull-base lesions, head injuries, brain bleeding, and hydrocephalus.
Peripheral nerve and pediatric concerns
Compressed or injured nerves, nerve tumors, and selected pediatric neurosurgery cases that require a specialized surgical procedure.
Pain management
Chronic back, neck, and nerve pain assessed for image-guided options — injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency procedures, and neuromodulation — when conservative care is not enough.
What to expect
Clear scientific diagnosis that helps you understand your condition and develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
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 condition warrants it.
Seek urgent care immediately for new severe weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, major trauma, sudden severe headache, or reduced consciousness.