General Practitioner vs. Internal Medicine in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Internal Medicine (983professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Internal Medicine

Total Professionals

6,922

983

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

616(63%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

367(37%)

Facilities

1,551

248

Specialists

N/A

754

Consultants

N/A

229

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 Internal Medicine

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health69

2. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health44

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health22

4. American Hospital Dubai13

5. Zulekha Hospital10

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 internal medicine specialist

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

Common searches: internist, internal medicine doctor

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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Internal Medicine

Full Internal Medicine directory (983professionals) →Best internal medicinedoctors 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.