Internal Medicine vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Internal Medicine (983 professionals) and General Surgery (727professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Internal Medicine

General Surgery

Total Professionals

983

727

FTL (Full Trade License)

616(63%)

460(63%)

REG (Registered)

367(37%)

264(36%)

Facilities

248

167

Specialists

754

453

Consultants

229

274

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for Internal Medicine

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health69

2. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health44

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health22

4. American Hospital Dubai13

5. Zulekha Hospital10

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

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a internal medicine specialist

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

Common searches: internist, internal medicine doctor

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

Explore Each Specialty

Internal Medicine

Full Internal Medicine directory (983professionals) →Best internal medicinedoctors in Dubai →

General Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727professionals) →Best general surgerydoctors 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.