Best General Surgery in Dubai 2026
Top 10 General Surgery Doctors · 727 Licensed Professionals
Dubai has 727 UAE-licensed (Dubai) general surgery doctors practicing across 167healthcare facilities. The ranking below identifies the top 10 based on institutional capacity — doctors at Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health, Kings College Hospital London, and other large the UAE healthcare regulator-registered facilities rank highest. Of all general surgery professionals in Dubai, 460 hold a full-time license (FTL) and 264 are registered (REG). All data is sourced from the official Sheryan Medical Registry maintained by the the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai).
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Top 10 General Surgery Doctors in Dubai
| # | Name | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abeer Swelah | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 2 | Adnan Qadir | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 3 | Ahmad Ansari | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 4 | Ali Al Ani | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 5 | Ali Salem | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 6 | Ali Yammahi | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 7 | Amir Saber | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 8 | Asim Ahmed | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 9 | Bassem Abouhussein | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
| 10 | Hajer Busharar | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health |
Top 10 Hospitals & Clinics for General Surgery
How We Rank General Surgery Doctors
The general surgery ranking is based on facility size as reported in the DHA Sheryan Medical Registry. Doctors at larger the UAE healthcare regulator-registered facilities are ranked higher because larger institutions typically maintain stricter credentialing, multi-disciplinary peer review committees, and JCI/CBAHI accreditation standards.
Only FTL (Full-Time License) holders are included. This ensures the ranking reflects dedicated, full-time general surgery practitioners rather than part-time registrations or visiting privileges.
This methodology avoids the unreliability of subjective patient reviews and the bias of paid placements. It instead relies on verifiable institutional data from the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai).
Best General Surgery in Dubai — FAQ
How many general surgery doctors are there in Dubai?
As of 2026-04-03, there are 727 licensed general surgery professionals practicing in Dubai across 167 healthcare facilities. Of these, 460 hold a full-time license (FTL) and 264 are registered (REG). Data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Registry.
What is the best hospital for general surgery in Dubai?
Based on staff count, Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health has the largest general surgery department in Dubai with 26 licensed general surgery professionals on staff, followed by Kings College Hospital London (17 staff). Larger departments typically offer more sub-specialty coverage, peer review, and 24/7 availability.
How are the best general surgery doctors in Dubai ranked?
General Surgery doctors are ranked by institutional capacity — professionals at larger the UAE healthcare regulator-registered healthcare facilities appear higher. Only doctors with a full-time license (FTL) are included. This methodology uses verifiable data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Registry rather than subjective patient reviews or paid placements.
What is the difference between a general surgery specialist and consultant?
A General Surgery Specialist has completed specialty training and holds a UAE healthcare regulator specialty license. A General Surgery Consultant is a more senior title requiring 10+ years of post-specialty clinical experience. Both are fully licensed to practice in Dubai, but Consultant status indicates greater seniority and expertise. In the DHA Sheryan Registry, both levels are tracked separately.
How do I verify a general surgery doctor's license in Dubai?
You can verify any general surgery doctor's license through the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai) website (dha.gov.ae) or the Sheryan portal. Search by doctor name or license number to confirm their license status, specialty, and current facility affiliation. All 727 general surgery professionals listed here are verified against the Sheryan Medical Registry.
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Source: the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data sourced 2026-04-03. Rankings are based on institutional capacity and do not constitute medical advice or endorsement. Verify professional credentials directly with the UAE healthcare regulator (dha.gov.ae) before making healthcare decisions. There are no paid placements or sponsored rankings on this page.