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Pediatrics vs. Family Medicine in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Pediatrics (1,221 professionals) and Family Medicine (1,088 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data comes from Dubai's public Sheryan medical register.

At a Glance

Metric
Pediatrics
Family Medicine
Total Professionals
1,221
1,088
FTL (Full-time licence)
853(70%)
687(63%)
REG (Registered only, no facility licence)
368(30%)
401(37%)
Facilities
278
228
Specialists
915
511
Consultants
306
577

Top Facilities by Specialty

Which Specialty Should You See?

When to see a pediatrics specialist

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

Common searches: pediatrician, child doctor, kids doctor

When to see a family medicine specialist

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

Common searches: family doctor, family physician

Explore Each Specialty

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.