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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.
| # | Facility | Medical Oncology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medeor 24X7 Hospital LLC | 5 | 334 |
| 2 | Zulekha Hospital LLC | 5 | 538 |
| 3 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 5 | 1,638 |
| 4 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 5 | 929 |
| 5 | Burjeel Hospital For Advanced Surgery | 4 | 108 |
| 6 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 3 | 482 |
| 7 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 3 | 895 |
| 8 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 3 | 769 |
| 9 | Advanced Care Oncology Center LLC | 3 | 53 |
| 10 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 3 | 1,107 |
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.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 12 | 11.2% |
| Al Barsha | 10 | 9.3% |
| Bur Dubai | 5 | 4.7% |
| Al Nahda | 5 | 4.7% |
| Deira | 4 | 3.7% |
| Oud Metha | 3 | 2.8% |
| Al Garhoud | 3 | 2.8% |
| Al Safa | 3 | 2.8% |
| Al Qusais | 2 | 1.9% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 0.9% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.9% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed medical oncology 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.