Pediatrics vs. General Surgery in Dubai

Side-by-Side Specialty Comparison

A data-driven comparison of Pediatrics (1,222 professionals) and General Surgery (727professionals) 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 Hospital116

2. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital28

3. Graduate Medical Education- Dubai Health27

4. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital19

5. Kings College Hospital London19

Top Facilities for General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health26

2. Kings College Hospital London17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health14

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 (1,222professionals) →Best pediatricsdoctors in Dubai →

General Surgery

Full General Surgery directory (727professionals) →Best general surgerydoctors 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.