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Family Medicine vs. Ophthalmology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) and Ophthalmology (608 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric
Family Medicine
Ophthalmology
Total Professionals
1,088
608
FTL (Full-time licence)
687(63%)
381(63%)
REG (Registered only, no facility licence)
401(37%)
227(37%)
Facilities
228
143
Specialists
511
432
Consultants
577
176

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 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

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.