General Practitioner vs. Orthopedic Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Orthopedic Surgery (917 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Orthopedic Surgery

Total Professionals

6,922

917

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

600(65%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

315(34%)

Facilities

1,551

224

Specialists

N/A

595

Consultants

N/A

322

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 Orthopedic Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health 37

2. Adam Vital Hospital L.L.C22

3. Medcare Orthopaedics And Spine Hospital21

4. Orthocure Medical Center14

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health 13

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 orthopedic surgery specialist

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

Common searches: orthopedic surgeon, bone doctor, joint specialist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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Orthopedic Surgery

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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.