Family Medicine vs. ENT (Otolaryngology) in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) and ENT (Otolaryngology) (559 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

Family Medicine

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Total Professionals

1,088

559

FTL (Full-time licence)

687(63%)

383(69%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

401(37%)

175(31%)

Facilities

228

179

Specialists

511

408

Consultants

577

151

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 ENT (Otolaryngology)

1. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health13

2. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH)9

3. Advance Hearing And Balance Center8

4. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital8

5. Canadian Specialist Hospital8

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 ent (otolaryngology) specialist

ENT (Otolaryngology) specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a ent (otolaryngology) consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: ENT doctor, ear nose throat, ENT specialist

Explore Each Specialty

Family Medicine

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

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Full ENT (Otolaryngology) directory (559 professionals) →Best ent (otolaryngology) 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.