Internal Medicine vs. Orthopedic Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Internal Medicine (983 professionals) and Orthopedic Surgery (917 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric

Internal Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Total Professionals

983

917

FTL (Full-time licence)

616(63%)

600(65%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

367(37%)

315(34%)

Facilities

248

224

Specialists

754

595

Consultants

229

322

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 Orthopedic Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health37

2. Adam Vital Hospital22

3. Medcare Orthopaedics And Spine Hospital21

4. Orthocure Medical Center14

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health13

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 orthopedic surgery specialist

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

Common searches: orthopedic surgeon, bone doctor, joint specialist

Explore Each Specialty

Internal Medicine

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

Orthopedic Surgery

Full Orthopedic Surgery directory (917 professionals) →Best orthopedic 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.