General Surgery vs. Ophthalmology

Specialty Workforce Comparison · Dubai

A data-driven comparison of General Surgery (727 professionals) and Ophthalmology (608 professionals) in Dubai's healthcare workforce. All data sourced from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.

At a Glance

Metric	General Surgery	Ophthalmology
Total Professionals	727	608
Per 100K Population	20	17
FTL Rate	63%	63%
Consultant Ratio	38%	29%
Specialists	453	432
Consultants	274	176
Top 3 Area Concentration	52%	49%
Areas Covered	18	20

Top Employers

General Surgery

1. Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health 26

2. Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC17

3. Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC15

4. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC15

5. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health 14

Ophthalmology

1. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai22

2. Magrabi Eye Hospital - Outpatient Surgery Center20

3. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health 20

4. Barraquer Eye Hospital FZ-LLC10

5. Eye Consultants FZ-LLC9

Geographic Distribution

General Surgery — Top Areas

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)60

Al Barsha48

Oud Metha36

Deira30

Al Garhoud22

Ophthalmology — Top Areas

Al Barsha39

Deira18

Al Safa17

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)16

Oud Metha10

Explore Further

General Surgery

Full directory (727 professionals) →Career profile →Supply analysis →

Ophthalmology

Full directory (608 professionals) →Career profile →Supply analysis →

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 medical or employment advice.