General Practitioner vs. Cardiology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,921 professionals) and Cardiology (392 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Cardiology

Total Professionals

6,921

392

FTL (Full-time licence)

4,355(63%)

205(52%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

2,556(37%)

187(48%)

Facilities

1,550

109

Specialists

N/A

263

Consultants

N/A

129

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 Cardiology

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health19

2. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health17

3. Hatta Hospital - Dubai Health5

4. Medeor 24X7 Hospital5

5. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital5

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 cardiology specialist

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

Common searches: cardiologist, heart doctor, heart specialist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

Full General Practitioner directory (6,921 professionals) →Best general practitioner doctors in Dubai →

Cardiology

Full Cardiology directory (392 professionals) →Best cardiology 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.