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General Surgery vs. Emergency Medicine in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Surgery (727 professionals) and Emergency Medicine (421professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric
General Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Total Professionals
727
421
FTL (Full Trade License)
460(63%)
273(65%)
REG (Registered)
264(36%)
148(35%)
Facilities
167
41
Specialists
453
302
Consultants
274
119

Top Facilities by Specialty

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a general surgery specialist

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

Common searches: general surgeon, surgeon

When to see a emergency medicine specialist

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

Common searches: ER doctor, emergency physician

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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.