General Practitioner vs. Dermatology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Dermatology (1,072professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Dermatology

Total Professionals

6,922

1,072

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

815(76%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

254(24%)

Facilities

1,551

569

Specialists

N/A

957

Consultants

N/A

115

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 Dermatology

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health13

2. Mediclinic Dubai Mall Medical Centre Br Mediclinic Clinics7

3. Skin Experts Polyclinic7

4. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital6

5. Saudi German Hospital6

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 dermatology specialist

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

Common searches: dermatologist, skin doctor, skin specialist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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Dermatology

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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.