Pediatrics vs. Family Medicine in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Pediatrics (1,222 professionals) and Family Medicine (1,089professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Pediatrics

Family Medicine

Total Professionals

1,222

1,089

FTL (Full Trade License)

854(70%)

688(63%)

REG (Registered)

368(30%)

401(37%)

Facilities

279

228

Specialists

916

511

Consultants

306

578

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for Pediatrics

1. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital116

2. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital28

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health27

4. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital19

5. Kings College Hospital London19

Top Facilities for Family Medicine

1. Nadd Al Hammar Medical Center - PHC52

2. Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC41

3. Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC31

4. Emirates Airline Clinic19

5. Dubai Police General17

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

Pediatrics

Full Pediatrics directory (1,222professionals) →Best pediatricsdoctors in Dubai →

Family Medicine

Full Family Medicine directory (1,089professionals) →Best family medicinedoctors 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.