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ENT (Otolaryngology): Workforce Profile
560 Licensed · 15 per 100K · 24 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for ent (otolaryngology) 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.
560
Total licensed
15
Per 100K pop.
69%
FTL rate
27%
Consultant ratio
24
Areas covered
46%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 15 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns.
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 69% FTL rate is high, suggesting many ent (otolaryngology) professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
384
69%
REG (Registered)
176
31%
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
409
Consultants
151
Consultant Ratio
27%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for ENT (Otolaryngology)
The largest single employer holds 2% of all ent (otolaryngology) professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | ENT (Otolaryngology) Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 13 | 1,638 |
| 2 | American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH) FZ-LLC | 9 | 156 |
| 3 | Advance Hearing And Balance Center | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 8 | 895 |
| 5 | Canadian Specialist Hospital | 8 | 407 |
| 6 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 8 | 482 |
| 7 | Tarabichi Stammberger Day Surgical Center LLC | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 6 | 635 |
| 9 | Medcare Hospital(L.L.C) | 6 | 315 |
| 10 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 6 | 1,107 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 46% of ent (otolaryngology) professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Safa). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 34 | 6.1% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 28 | 5.0% |
| Al Safa | 25 | 4.5% |
| Oud Metha | 15 | 2.7% |
| Deira | 14 | 2.5% |
| Jumeirah | 10 | 1.8% |
| Al Garhoud | 10 | 1.8% |
| Al Mamzar | 8 | 1.4% |
| Bur Dubai | 7 | 1.3% |
| Al Qusais | 7 | 1.3% |
| Mirdif | 6 | 1.1% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 4 | 0.7% |
| Al Jaddaf | 4 | 0.7% |
| Al Rashidiya | 3 | 0.5% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.5% |
| Al Warqa | 2 | 0.4% |
| Motor City | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hatta | 2 | 0.4% |
| Al Karama | 1 | 0.2% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.2% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Sufouh | 1 | 0.2% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.2% |
| International City | 1 | 0.2% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed ent (otolaryngology) 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.