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American Hospital Dubai vs. Aster Hospital

Employer Workforce Comparison · Dubai

Comparing American Hospital Dubai (1,107 licensed staff) and Aster Hospital (490 licensed staff). Metrics include staffing levels, nurse-to-doctor ratios, licensing patterns, and specialty coverage.

1,107

American Hospital Dubai

490

Aster Hospital

2.02

American Hospital Dubai N:D ratio

2.52

Aster Hospital N:D ratio

Key Metrics

MetricAmerican Hospital DubaiAster Hospital
Total Staff1,107490
Size TierMega (500+ staff)Large (100-499)
Physicians280122
Dentists43
Nurses573315
Allied Health25050
Nurse-to-Doctor Ratio2.022.52
FTL Rate100%100%
Specialty Breadth53 specialties42 specialties

Category Composition

American Hospital Dubai

Physicians & Doctors280 (25.3%)
Dentists4 (0.4%)
Nurses & Midwives573 (51.8%)
Allied Health Professionals250 (22.6%)

Aster Hospital

Physicians & Doctors122 (24.9%)
Dentists3 (0.6%)
Nurses & Midwives315 (64.3%)
Allied Health Professionals50 (10.2%)

Top Specialties

American Hospital Dubai

Registered Nurse548
Radiography Technologist45
Medical Laboratory Technologist36
Physiotherapist31
General Practitioner18
Anesthesiology17
Registered Midwife17
Medical Laboratory Technician17

Aster Hospital

Registered Nurse287
General Practitioner29
Assistant Nurse28
Obstetrics & Gynecology11
Anesthesia Technician9
Anesthesiology8
Diagnostic Radiology8
General Surgery7

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 employment advice.