Pediatrics vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Pediatrics (1,222 professionals) and General Surgery (727 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare system. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric

Pediatrics

General Surgery

Total Professionals

1,222

727

FTL (Full Trade License)

854(70%)

460(63%)

REG (Registered)

368(30%)

264(36%)

Facilities

279

167

Specialists

916

453

Consultants

306

274

Top Facilities by Specialty

Top Facilities for Pediatrics

1. Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC116

2. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC28

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health 27

4. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC)19

5. Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC19

Top Facilities for General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health 26

2. Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health 14

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 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

Pediatrics

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

General Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727 professionals) →Best general surgery doctors in Dubai →

Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) 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 DHA.