Orthopedic Surgery Career in Dubai
917 Licensed Professionals · 25 per 100K
Dubai employs 917 DHA-licensed orthopedic surgery professionals across 26 areas, working at 10 facilities. The consultant ratio is 35% — meaning 322 hold consultant-level appointments. The FTL rate is 65%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
917
Total workforce
25
Per 100K population
65%
FTL rate
35%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of orthopedic surgery professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 46% of all orthopedic surgery professionals in Dubai.
Oud Metha
53 professionals
Al Barsha
51 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
43 professionals
Al Safa
41 professionals
Deira
30 professionals
Jumeirah
14 professionals
Al Qusais
13 professionals
Al Garhoud
12 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
600
65%
REG (Facility License)
317
35%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 65% FTL, orthopedic surgery professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
595
Specialists
322
Consultants
35%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many orthopedic surgery professionals work in Dubai?
There are 917 DHA-licensed orthopedic surgery professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 25 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for orthopedic surgery in Dubai?
The largest employers are Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health , Adam Vital Hospital L.L.C, Medcare Orthopaedics And Spine Hospital. The top facility employs 37 orthopedic surgery professionals.
What is the FTL rate for orthopedic surgery in Dubai?
65% of orthopedic surgery professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 35% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are orthopedic surgery professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Oud Metha (53), Al Barsha (51), Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (43). The top 3 areas account for 46% of all orthopedic surgery professionals.
Related Pages
Orthopedic Surgery Directory
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Supply Analysis
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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.