Dermatology vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Dermatology (1,072 professionals) and General Surgery (727professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Dermatology

General Surgery

Total Professionals

1,072

727

FTL (Full Trade License)

815(76%)

460(63%)

REG (Registered)

254(24%)

264(36%)

Facilities

569

167

Specialists

957

453

Consultants

115

274

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for Dermatology

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health13

2. Mediclinic Dubai Mall Medical Centre Br Mediclinic Clinics7

3. Skin Experts Polyclinic7

4. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital6

5. Saudi German Hospital6

Top Facilities for General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health26

2. Kings College Hospital London17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health14

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a dermatology specialist

Dermatology specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a dermatology consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: dermatologist, skin doctor, skin specialist

When to see a general surgery specialist

General Surgery specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a general surgery consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: general surgeon, surgeon

Explore Each Specialty

Dermatology

Full Dermatology directory (1,072professionals) →Best dermatologydoctors in Dubai →

General Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727professionals) →Best general surgerydoctors in Dubai →

Source: the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your GP for referrals to the appropriate specialist. Verify professional credentials directly with the UAE healthcare regulator.