General Practitioner vs. Pediatrics in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,922 professionals) and Pediatrics (1,222professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Pediatrics

Total Professionals

6,922

1,222

FTL (Full Trade License)

4,356(63%)

854(70%)

REG (Registered)

2,556(37%)

368(30%)

Facilities

1,551

279

Specialists

N/A

916

Consultants

N/A

306

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 Pediatrics

1. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital116

2. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital28

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health27

4. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital19

5. Kings College Hospital London19

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 pediatrics specialist

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

Common searches: pediatrician, child doctor, kids doctor

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

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Pediatrics

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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.