General Practitioner vs. Anesthesiology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Anesthesiology (1,056professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Anesthesiology

Total Professionals

6,922

1,056

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

614(58%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

442(42%)

Facilities

1,551

Specialists

N/A

741

Consultants

N/A

315

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for General Practitioner

1. Aster Hospital60

2. Saudi German Hospital51

3. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital51

4. N M C Royal Hospital Ltd - Dubai40

5. Trudoc Health Care37

Top Facilities for Anesthesiology

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health74

2. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health32

3. Kings College Hospital London20

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital20

5. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital18

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a general practitioner specialist

General Practitioner specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a general practitioner consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: GP, general doctor, family doctor

When to see a anesthesiology specialist

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

Common searches: anesthesiologist, anaesthetist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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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.