General Surgery Career in Dubai
727 Licensed Professionals · 20 per 100K
Dubai employs 727 DHA-licensed general surgery professionals across 18 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 38% — meaning 274 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 63%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
727
Total workforce
20
Per 100K population
63%
FTL rate
38%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of general surgery professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 52% of all general surgery professionals in Dubai.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
60 professionals
Al Barsha
48 professionals
Oud Metha
36 professionals
Deira
30 professionals
Al Garhoud
22 professionals
Al Safa
18 professionals
Al Qusais
13 professionals
Al Nahda
8 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
460
63%
REG (Facility License)
267
37%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 63% FTL, general surgery professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
453
Specialists
274
Consultants
38%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many general surgery professionals work in Dubai?
There are 727 DHA-licensed general surgery professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 20 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for general surgery in Dubai?
The largest employers are Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health , Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC, Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC. The top facility employs 26 general surgery professionals.
What is the FTL rate for general surgery in Dubai?
63% of general surgery professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 37% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are general surgery professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (60), Al Barsha (48), Oud Metha (36). The top 3 areas account for 52% of all general surgery professionals.
Related Pages
General Surgery Directory
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Supply Analysis
Supply adequacy and geographic gaps
Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. This career profile is for informational purposes only and does not constitute career or employment advice.