General Practitioner vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and General Surgery (727 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

General Surgery

Total Professionals

6,922

727

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

460(63%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

264(36%)

Facilities

1,551

167

Specialists

N/A

453

Consultants

N/A

274

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 General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health 26

2. Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health 14

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 general surgery specialist

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

Common searches: general surgeon, surgeon

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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

General Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727 professionals) →Best general surgery 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.