Family Medicine vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,089 professionals) and General Surgery (727professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Family Medicine

General Surgery

Total Professionals

1,089

727

FTL (Full Trade License)

688(63%)

460(63%)

REG (Registered)

401(37%)

264(36%)

Facilities

228

167

Specialists

511

453

Consultants

578

274

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for Family Medicine

1. Nadd Al Hammar Medical Center - PHC52

2. Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC41

3. Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC31

4. Emirates Airline Clinic19

5. Dubai Police General17

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 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 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

Family Medicine

Full Family Medicine directory (1,089professionals) →Best family medicinedoctors 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.