General Practitioner vs. Diagnostic Radiology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Diagnostic Radiology (472professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Diagnostic Radiology

Total Professionals

6,922

472

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

241(51%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

228(48%)

Facilities

1,551

103

Specialists

N/A

372

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

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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.