General Practitioner vs. Dermatology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Dermatology (1,072 professionals) 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 Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare FZC60

2. Saudi German Hospital51

3. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital51

4. N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH40

5. Trudoc Health Care LLC37

Top Facilities for Dermatology

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health 13

2. Mediclinic Dubai Mall Medical Centre Br Mediclinic Clinics LLC7

3. SKIN EXPERTS POLYCLINIC L.L.C7

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

Full General Practitioner directory (6,922 professionals) →Best general practitioner doctors in Dubai →

Dermatology

Full Dermatology directory (1,072 professionals) →Best dermatology doctors in Dubai →

Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) 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 DHA.