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Family Medicine vs. Dermatology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) and Dermatology (1,070 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric
Family Medicine
Dermatology
Total Professionals
1,088
1,070
FTL (Full-time licence)
687(63%)
813(76%)
REG (Registered only, no facility licence)
401(37%)
254(24%)
Facilities
228
567
Specialists
511
955
Consultants
577
115

Top Facilities by Specialty

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a family medicine specialist

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

Common searches: family doctor, family physician

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

Explore Each Specialty

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.