Dermatology vs. Internal Medicine in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Dermatology (1,070 professionals) and Internal Medicine (983 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

Dermatology

Internal Medicine

Total Professionals

1,070

983

FTL (Full-time licence)

813(76%)

616(63%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

254(24%)

367(37%)

Facilities

567

248

Specialists

955

754

Consultants

115

229

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 Internal Medicine

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health69

2. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health44

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health22

4. American Hospital Dubai13

5. Zulekha Hospital10

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 internal medicine specialist

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

Common searches: internist, internal medicine doctor

Explore Each Specialty

Dermatology

Full Dermatology directory (1,070 professionals) →Best dermatology doctors in Dubai →

Internal Medicine

Full Internal Medicine directory (983 professionals) →Best internal medicine doctors 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.