Physicians & Doctors
Orthopedic Surgery: Workforce Profile
917 Licensed · 25 per 100K · 26 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for orthopedic 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.
917
Total licensed
25
Per 100K pop.
65%
FTL rate
35%
Consultant ratio
26
Areas covered
46%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 25 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~15 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination.
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 65% FTL rate is high, suggesting many orthopedic surgery professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
600
65%
REG (Registered)
317
35%
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
595
Consultants
322
Consultant Ratio
35%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Orthopedic Surgery
The largest single employer holds 4% of all orthopedic surgery professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Orthopedic Surgery Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 37 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Adam Vital Hospital L.L.C | 22 | 177 |
| 3 | Medcare Orthopaedics And Spine Hospital | 21 | 129 |
| 4 | Orthocure Medical Center | 14 | 39 |
| 5 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 13 | 1,638 |
| 6 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 12 | 1,012 |
| 7 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 12 | 895 |
| 8 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 12 | 838 |
| 9 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 11 | 642 |
| 10 | Saudi German Hospital | 11 | 818 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 46% of orthopedic surgery professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 53 | 5.8% |
| Al Barsha | 51 | 5.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 43 | 4.7% |
| Al Safa | 41 | 4.5% |
| Deira | 30 | 3.3% |
| Jumeirah | 14 | 1.5% |
| Al Qusais | 13 | 1.4% |
| Al Garhoud | 12 | 1.3% |
| Bur Dubai | 9 | 1.0% |
| Hatta | 8 | 0.9% |
| Al Nahda | 7 | 0.8% |
| Al Jaddaf | 7 | 0.8% |
| Al Mamzar | 5 | 0.5% |
| Mirdif | 5 | 0.5% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Warqa | 3 | 0.3% |
| Al Rashidiya | 3 | 0.3% |
| Motor City | 3 | 0.3% |
| Jebel Ali | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 2 | 0.2% |
| International City | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Marina | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Karama | 1 | 0.1% |
| Business Bay | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.1% |
| Dubai Sports City | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed orthopedic surgery professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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1,510
Pediatrics
1,228
Family Medicine
1,100
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1,072
Anesthesiology
1,056
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.