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Gastroenterology: Workforce Profile
256 Licensed · 7 per 100K · 16 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for gastroenterology 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.
256
Total licensed
7
Per 100K pop.
71%
FTL rate
50%
Consultant ratio
16
Areas covered
46%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 7 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. 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 71% FTL rate is high, suggesting many gastroenterology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
181
71%
REG (Registered)
75
29%
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
127
Consultants
129
Consultant Ratio
50%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Gastroenterology
The largest single employer holds 3% of all gastroenterology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Gastroenterology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 8 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 6 | 929 |
| 3 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 6 | 838 |
| 4 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 5 | 1,012 |
| 5 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 5 | 482 |
| 6 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 5 | 895 |
| 7 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 5 | 373 |
| 8 | Aster Hospital Br Of Aster Dm Healthcare Fzc Dubai | 5 | 490 |
| 9 | Saudi German Hospital | 5 | 818 |
| 10 | Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital LLC | 4 | 386 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 46% of gastroenterology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha, Deira). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 24 | 9.4% |
| Oud Metha | 17 | 6.6% |
| Deira | 16 | 6.3% |
| Al Barsha | 15 | 5.9% |
| Al Safa | 12 | 4.7% |
| Al Garhoud | 10 | 3.9% |
| Al Qusais | 8 | 3.1% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 1.6% |
| Bur Dubai | 4 | 1.6% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 1.2% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 1.2% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 1.2% |
| Jebel Ali | 2 | 0.8% |
| Hatta | 2 | 0.8% |
| Al Warqa | 1 | 0.4% |
| Motor City | 1 | 0.4% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed gastroenterology 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.