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.

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.

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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.