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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Workforce Profile
53 Licensed · 1 per 100K · 5 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for physical medicine & rehabilitation 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.
53
Total licensed
1
Per 100K pop.
57%
FTL rate
49%
Consultant ratio
5
Areas covered
75%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 1 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Geographic coverage is limited to 5 of 36 mapped areas, suggesting significant access gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
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 57% FTL rate is high, suggesting many physical medicine & rehabilitation professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
30
57%
REG (Registered)
23
43%
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
27
Consultants
26
Consultant Ratio
49%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The largest single employer holds 6% of all physical medicine & rehabilitation professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 3 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Dubai Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation center- Dubai Health | 2 | 48 |
| 3 | Americare LLC Dubai Branch | 2 | 88 |
| 4 | Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Centre FZ-LLC | 2 | 66 |
| 5 | Al Mamzar Medical Center - PHC | 1 | 82 |
| 6 | Hatta Social Cultural And Sports Club | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | Amana Steel Buildings Contracting(L.L.C) - Company Clinic | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 1 | 1,107 |
| 9 | LIFESPAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER CLINIC L L C | 1 | 10 |
| 10 | Al Mousa Day Surgery Center L L C | 1 | 31 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 75% of physical medicine & rehabilitation professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Oud Metha, Jumeirah, Al Barsha). This high concentration may create access barriers for patients in peripheral areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Metha | 4 | 7.5% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 1.9% |
| Al Barsha | 1 | 1.9% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 1.9% |
| Al Garhoud | 1 | 1.9% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed physical medicine & rehabilitation professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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General Practitioner
6,922
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1,510
Pediatrics
1,228
Family Medicine
1,100
Dermatology
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.