Family Medicine vs. Orthopedic Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) and Orthopedic Surgery (917 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

Family Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Total Professionals

1,088

917

FTL (Full-time licence)

687(63%)

600(65%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

401(37%)

315(34%)

Facilities

228

224

Specialists

511

595

Consultants

577

322

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 Orthopedic Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health37

2. Adam Vital Hospital22

3. Medcare Orthopaedics And Spine Hospital21

4. Orthocure Medical Center14

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health13

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 orthopedic surgery specialist

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

Common searches: orthopedic surgeon, bone doctor, joint specialist

Explore Each Specialty

Family Medicine

Full Family Medicine directory (1,088 professionals) →Best family medicine doctors in Dubai →

Orthopedic Surgery

Full Orthopedic Surgery directory (917 professionals) →Best orthopedic surgery 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.