General Surgery vs. ENT (Otolaryngology) in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of General Surgery (727 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 Surgery

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Total Professionals

727

559

FTL (Full-time licence)

460(63%)

383(69%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

264(36%)

175(31%)

Facilities

167

179

Specialists

453

408

Consultants

274

151

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health26

2. Kings College Hospital London17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health14

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 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 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 Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727 professionals) →Best general surgery doctors in Dubai →

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.