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Cardiology: Workforce Profile
393 Licensed · 11 per 100K · 17 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for cardiology 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.
393
Total licensed
11
Per 100K pop.
52%
FTL rate
33%
Consultant ratio
17
Areas covered
55%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 11 per 100K versus an OECD benchmark of ~15 per 100K, there may be moderate undersupply. Dubai's younger population demographics partially offset this gap. Coverage spans 17 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 52% FTL rate is high, suggesting many cardiology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
206
52%
REG (Registered)
187
48%
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
264
Consultants
129
Consultant Ratio
33%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Cardiology
The largest single employer holds 5% of all cardiology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Cardiology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 19 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 17 | 1,638 |
| 3 | Hatta Hospital - Dubai Health | 5 | 427 |
| 4 | Medeor 24X7 Hospital LLC | 5 | 334 |
| 5 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 5 | 1,012 |
| 6 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 4 | 373 |
| 7 | Prime Hospital L.L.C | 4 | 526 |
| 8 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 3 | 642 |
| 9 | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital LLC | 3 | 409 |
| 10 | HARLEY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CLINIC L.L.C | 3 | 51 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 55% of cardiology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Oud Metha, Al Garhoud). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 26 | 6.6% |
| Oud Metha | 23 | 5.9% |
| Al Garhoud | 10 | 2.5% |
| Deira | 8 | 2.0% |
| Al Safa | 8 | 2.0% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 7 | 1.8% |
| Bur Dubai | 6 | 1.5% |
| Hatta | 5 | 1.3% |
| Al Qusais | 4 | 1.0% |
| Jumeirah | 3 | 0.8% |
| Al Warqa | 2 | 0.5% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.3% |
| Al Rashidiya | 1 | 0.3% |
| Motor City | 1 | 0.3% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mirdif | 1 | 0.3% |
| International City | 1 | 0.3% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed cardiology 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.