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Anesthesiology: Workforce Profile
1,056 Licensed · 29 per 100K · 16 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for anesthesiology professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
1,056
Total licensed
29
Per 100K pop.
58%
FTL rate
30%
Consultant ratio
16
Areas covered
56%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 29 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~20 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination. Coverage spans 16 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 58% FTL rate is high, suggesting many anesthesiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
614
58%
REG (Registered)
442
42%
Specialist vs. Consultant
In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.
Specialists
741
Consultants
315
Consultant Ratio
30%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Anesthesiology
The largest single employer holds 7% of all anesthesiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Anesthesiology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 74 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 32 | 1,638 |
| 3 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 20 | 838 |
| 4 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 20 | 1,012 |
| 5 | Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital FZ-LLC | 18 | 988 |
| 6 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 17 | 874 |
| 7 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 17 | 1,107 |
| 8 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 16 | 929 |
| 9 | Medeor 24X7 Hospital LLC | 15 | 334 |
| 10 | Hatta Hospital - Dubai Health | 14 | 427 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 56% of anesthesiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 113 | 10.7% |
| Al Barsha | 77 | 7.3% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 66 | 6.3% |
| Deira | 42 | 4.0% |
| Al Safa | 33 | 3.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 29 | 2.7% |
| Al Qusais | 20 | 1.9% |
| Al Jaddaf | 18 | 1.7% |
| Bur Dubai | 15 | 1.4% |
| Hatta | 14 | 1.3% |
| Jumeirah | 10 | 0.9% |
| Al Nahda | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mirdif | 6 | 0.6% |
| Al Mamzar | 5 | 0.5% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Jebel Ali | 2 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed anesthesiology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.