General Practitioner vs. Obstetrics & Gynecology in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Obstetrics & Gynecology (1,501professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Total Professionals

6,922

1,501

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

1,008(67%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

492(33%)

Facilities

1,551

367

Specialists

N/A

1,140

Consultants

N/A

361

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 Obstetrics & Gynecology

1. Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health49

2. Kings College Hospital London30

3. N.M.C Specialty Hospital Ltd - Dubai27

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital23

5. Mediclinic City Hospital22

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 obstetrics and gynecology specialist

Obstetrics & Gynecology specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a obstetrics & gynecology consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: OB/GYN, gynecologist, obstetrician, women's doctor

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

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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.