General Practitioner vs. Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Practitioner (6,921 professionals) and Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery (518 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

General Practitioner

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Total Professionals

6,921

518

FTL (Full-time licence)

4,355(63%)

412(80%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

2,556(37%)

102(20%)

Facilities

1,550

226

Specialists

N/A

316

Consultants

N/A

202

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 Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

1. Quttainah Specialized Hospital37

2. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH)13

3. Bella Roma Specialty Hospital10

4. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health8

5. Cosmesurge Plastic Surgery Hospital and Clinics8

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 plastic and cosmetic surgery specialist

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

Common searches: plastic surgeon, cosmetic surgeon

Explore Each Specialty

General Practitioner

Full General Practitioner directory (6,921 professionals) →Best general practitioner doctors in Dubai →

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Full Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery directory (518 professionals) →Best plastic & cosmetic surgery 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.