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Pulmonology: Workforce Profile
186 Licensed · 5 per 100K · 14 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for pulmonology 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.
186
Total licensed
5
Per 100K pop.
52%
FTL rate
36%
Consultant ratio
14
Areas covered
50%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 5 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. 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 52% FTL rate is high, suggesting many pulmonology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
96
52%
REG (Registered)
90
48%
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
119
Consultants
67
Consultant Ratio
36%
Balanced seniority pipeline
Top Facilities for Pulmonology
The largest single employer holds 6% of all pulmonology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Pulmonology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 11 | 2,675 |
| 2 | Saudi German Hospital | 4 | 818 |
| 3 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 4 | 642 |
| 4 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 4 | 769 |
| 5 | Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital (Br of Medcare Hospital LLC) | 4 | 373 |
| 6 | Canadian Specialist Hospital | 3 | 407 |
| 7 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 3 | 929 |
| 8 | Prime Medical Center L L C | 3 | 111 |
| 9 | Zulekha Hospital LLC | 3 | 538 |
| 10 | Prime Hospital L.L.C | 3 | 526 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 50% of pulmonology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha, Deira). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 13 | 7.0% |
| Oud Metha | 12 | 6.5% |
| Deira | 11 | 5.9% |
| Al Barsha | 7 | 3.8% |
| Al Garhoud | 6 | 3.2% |
| Al Safa | 6 | 3.2% |
| Al Qusais | 4 | 2.2% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 1.6% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 1.6% |
| Bur Dubai | 2 | 1.1% |
| Mirdif | 2 | 1.1% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 0.5% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.5% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed pulmonology 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.