General Practitioner vs. ENT (Otolaryngology) in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,921 professionals) and ENT (Otolaryngology) (559 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Total Professionals

6,921

559

FTL (Full-time licence)

4,355(63%)

383(69%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

2,556(37%)

175(31%)

Facilities

1,550

179

Specialists

N/A

408

Consultants

N/A

151

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 ENT (Otolaryngology)

1. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health13

2. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH)9

3. Advance Hearing And Balance Center8

4. Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital8

5. Canadian Specialist Hospital8

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 ent (otolaryngology) specialist

ENT (Otolaryngology) specialists focus on conditions related to their area of expertise. You would typically be referred by your GP or seek a ent (otolaryngology) consultation when symptoms are specific to this field.

Common searches: ENT doctor, ear nose throat, ENT specialist

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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ENT (Otolaryngology)

Full ENT (Otolaryngology) directory (559 professionals) →Best ent (otolaryngology) doctors 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.