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Family Medicine vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) and General Surgery (727 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric
Family Medicine
General Surgery
Total Professionals
1,088
727
FTL (Full-time licence)
687(63%)
460(63%)
REG (Registered only, no facility licence)
401(37%)
264(36%)
Facilities
228
167
Specialists
511
453
Consultants
577
274

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 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

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.