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General Surgery: Workforce Profile
727 Licensed · 20 per 100K · 18 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for general surgery 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.
727
Total licensed
20
Per 100K pop.
63%
FTL rate
38%
Consultant ratio
18
Areas covered
52%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 20 per 100K, supply is broadly in line with the OECD benchmark of ~20 per 100K, though Dubai's unique demographics affect direct comparability. Coverage spans 18 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 63% FTL rate is high, suggesting many general surgery professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
460
63%
REG (Registered)
267
37%
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
453
Consultants
274
Consultant Ratio
38%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for General Surgery
The largest single employer holds 4% of all general surgery professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | General Surgery Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 26 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 17 | 838 |
| 3 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 15 | 482 |
| 4 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 15 | 1,012 |
| 5 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 14 | 1,638 |
| 6 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 13 | 929 |
| 7 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 13 | 895 |
| 8 | Prime Hospital L.L.C | 10 | 526 |
| 9 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 10 | 642 |
| 10 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 10 | 1,107 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 52% of general surgery professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha, Oud Metha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 60 | 8.3% |
| Al Barsha | 48 | 6.6% |
| Oud Metha | 36 | 5.0% |
| Deira | 30 | 4.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 22 | 3.0% |
| Al Safa | 18 | 2.5% |
| Al Qusais | 13 | 1.8% |
| Al Nahda | 8 | 1.1% |
| Jumeirah | 7 | 1.0% |
| Bur Dubai | 7 | 1.0% |
| Al Mamzar | 6 | 0.8% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 5 | 0.7% |
| Hatta | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mirdif | 4 | 0.6% |
| Al Karama | 3 | 0.4% |
| Jebel Ali | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Rashidiya | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed general surgery 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.