Physicians & Doctors

Medical Oncology: Workforce Profile

107 Licensed · 3 per 100K · 11 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for medical oncology 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.

107

Total licensed

3

Per 100K pop.

56%

FTL rate

57%

Consultant ratio

11

Areas covered

55%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

With 3 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 11 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 56% FTL rate is high, suggesting many medical oncology professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

60

56%

REG (Registered)

47

44%

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

46

Consultants

61

Consultant Ratio

57%

Mature, senior-heavy workforce

Top Facilities for Medical Oncology

The largest single employer holds 5% of all medical oncology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 55% of medical oncology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha, Bur Dubai). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)1211.2%
Al Barsha109.3%
Bur Dubai54.7%
Al Nahda54.7%
Deira43.7%
Oud Metha32.8%
Al Garhoud32.8%
Al Safa32.8%
Al Qusais21.9%
Jumeirah10.9%
Al Mamzar10.9%

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed medical oncology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Dubai MarinaAl KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaAl RashidiyaMotor CityPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolUmm Suqeim

Related

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.