Family Medicine vs. Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Family Medicine (1,089 professionals) and Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery (518professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Family Medicine

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Total Professionals

1,089

518

FTL (Full Trade License)

688(63%)

412(80%)

REG (Registered)

401(37%)

102(20%)

Facilities

228

226

Specialists

511

316

Consultants

578

202

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 Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

1. Quttainah Specialized Hospital37

2. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH)13

3. Bella Roma Specialty Hospital10

4. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health8

5. Cosmesurge Plastic Surgery Hospital and Clinics8

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 plastic and cosmetic surgery specialist

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

Common searches: plastic surgeon, cosmetic surgeon

Explore Each Specialty

Family Medicine

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

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Full Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery directory (518professionals) →Best plastic & cosmetic 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.