Dermatology vs. Ophthalmology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Dermatology (1,070 professionals) and Ophthalmology (608 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

Dermatology

Ophthalmology

Total Professionals

1,070

608

FTL (Full-time licence)

813(76%)

381(63%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

254(24%)

227(37%)

Facilities

567

143

Specialists

955

432

Consultants

115

176

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 Ophthalmology

1. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai22

2. Magrabi Eye Hospital - Outpatient Surgery Center20

3. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health20

4. Barraquer Eye Hospital10

5. Eye Consultants9

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 ophthalmology specialist

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

Common searches: eye doctor, ophthalmologist, eye specialist

Explore Each Specialty

Dermatology

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

Ophthalmology

Full Ophthalmology directory (608 professionals) →Best ophthalmology 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.