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Specialty Rankings

All Medical Specialties in Dubai — Ranked by Size

73 Specialties · 99,520 Total Professionals · Data as of 2026-04-03

Every medical specialty tracked by the DHA Sheryan Registry, ranked by the number of licensed professionals. This table covers all four workforce categories — physicians, dentists, nurses, and allied health — with per-capita rates based on Dubai's estimated population of 3,660,000.

35

Physicians & Doctors Specialties

11

Dentists Specialties

4

Nurses & Midwives Specialties

23

Allied Health Professionals Specialties

All Specialties Ranked

#SpecialtyCount% of Total
1Registered Nurse28,55228.7%
2Pharmacist9,3889.4%
3General Practitioner6,9227.0%
4Assistant Nurse5,7255.8%
5General Dentist5,1025.1%
6Physiotherapist3,5633.6%
7Medical Laboratory Technologist2,3722.4%
8Aesthetician & Beauty Therapist2,1422.2%
9Optometrist1,8511.9%
10Radiography Technologist1,5911.6%
11Obstetrics & Gynecology1,5101.5%
12Pediatrics1,2281.2%
13Medical Laboratory Technician1,2111.2%
14Family Medicine1,1001.1%
15Dermatology1,0721.1%
16Anesthesiology1,0561.1%
17Internal Medicine9841.0%
18Orthopedic Surgery9170.9%
19Dental Assistant8410.8%
20Pharmacy Technician8320.8%
21Orthodontics7560.8%
22General Surgery7290.7%
23Laser Hair Reduction Technician6540.7%
24Ophthalmology6080.6%
25ENT (Otolaryngology)5610.6%
26Speech Therapist5530.6%
27Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery5180.5%
28Clinical Dietician4890.5%
29Diagnostic Radiology4720.5%
30Anesthesia Technician4580.5%
31Occupational Therapist4560.5%
32Emergency Medicine4270.4%
33Clinical Psychologist4090.4%
34Cardiology3940.4%
35Radiology3650.4%
36Psychiatry3620.4%
37Dental Lab Technician3250.3%
38Registered Midwife3200.3%
39Urology3130.3%
40Endodontics3030.3%
41Clinical Pharmacist2910.3%
42Prosthodontics2660.3%
43Gastroenterology2560.3%
44Neurology2540.3%
45Clinical Pathology2490.3%
46Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery2490.3%
47Pediatric Dentistry2470.2%
48Phlebotomist2250.2%
49Dental Implantology2230.2%
50Endocrinology2180.2%
51Periodontics1990.2%
52Neurosurgery1940.2%
53Pulmonology1860.2%
54Nutritionist1820.2%
55Critical Care Medicine1760.2%
56Audiologist1760.2%
57Respiratory Therapist1710.2%
58Nephrology1540.2%
59Massage Therapist1520.2%
60Dental Hygienist1480.1%
61Interventional Cardiology1200.1%
62Rheumatology1080.1%
63Medical Oncology1070.1%
64Neonatology1040.1%
65Anatomic Pathology950.1%
66Practical Nurse870.1%
67Vascular Surgery720.1%
68Pediatric Surgery610.1%
69Reproductive Medicine & IVF530.1%
70Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation530.1%
71Oral Surgery460.0%
72Restorative Dentistry410.0%
73Oral Medicine110.0%

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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Specialties with fewer than 10 licensed professionals are excluded. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). Verify credentials directly with DHA.