Internal Medicine vs. ENT (Otolaryngology) in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Internal Medicine (983 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

Internal Medicine

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Total Professionals

983

559

FTL (Full-time licence)

616(63%)

383(69%)

REG (Registered only, no facility licence)

367(37%)

175(31%)

Facilities

248

179

Specialists

754

408

Consultants

229

151

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 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 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 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

Internal Medicine

Full Internal Medicine directory (983 professionals) →Best internal medicine 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.