General Practitioner vs. Diagnostic Radiology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,921 professionals) and Diagnostic Radiology (471 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Diagnostic Radiology

Total Professionals

6,921

471

FTL (Full-time licence)

4,355(63%)

240(51%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

2,556(37%)

228(48%)

Facilities

1,550

102

Specialists

N/A

371

Consultants

N/A

100

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 Diagnostic Radiology

1. Zia Medical Centre10

2. Kings College Hospital London8

3. Aster Hospital8

4. American Hospital Dubai8

5. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health7

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 diagnostic radiology specialist

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

Common searches: radiologist, imaging specialist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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

Diagnostic Radiology

Full Diagnostic Radiology directory (471 professionals) →Best diagnostic radiology 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.