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Neurology: Workforce Profile
254 Licensed · 7 per 100K · 14 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for neurology 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.
254
Total licensed
7
Per 100K pop.
62%
FTL rate
46%
Consultant ratio
14
Areas covered
55%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 7 per 100K versus an OECD benchmark of ~10 per 100K, there may be moderate undersupply. Dubai's younger population demographics partially offset this gap. Coverage spans 14 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 62% FTL rate is high, suggesting many neurology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
158
62%
REG (Registered)
96
38%
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
137
Consultants
117
Consultant Ratio
46%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Neurology
The largest single employer holds 7% of all neurology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Neurology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 17 | 2,675 |
| 2 | German Neuroscience Center FZ-LLC | 13 | 31 |
| 3 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 6 | 838 |
| 4 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 5 | 373 |
| 5 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 5 | 635 |
| 6 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 5 | 482 |
| 7 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 5 | 769 |
| 8 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 4 | 895 |
| 9 | MIRDIF PRIVATE HOSPITAL LLC | 4 | 463 |
| 10 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 4 | 1,012 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 55% of neurology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha, Al Barsha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 22 | 8.7% |
| Oud Metha | 21 | 8.3% |
| Al Barsha | 11 | 4.3% |
| Deira | 9 | 3.5% |
| Al Safa | 8 | 3.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 6 | 2.4% |
| Al Qusais | 5 | 2.0% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 1.6% |
| Mirdif | 4 | 1.6% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 1.2% |
| Al Nahda | 2 | 0.8% |
| Hatta | 2 | 0.8% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.4% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.4% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed neurology 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.