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Rheumatology: Workforce Profile
108 Licensed · 3 per 100K · 13 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for rheumatology 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.
108
Total licensed
3
Per 100K pop.
58%
FTL rate
55%
Consultant ratio
13
Areas covered
64%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 3 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 13 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 58% FTL rate is high, suggesting many rheumatology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
63
58%
REG (Registered)
45
42%
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
49
Consultants
59
Consultant Ratio
55%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Rheumatology
The largest single employer holds 6% of all rheumatology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Rheumatology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 6 | 1,012 |
| 2 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 5 | 1,638 |
| 3 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 3 | 895 |
| 4 | Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital FZ-LLC | 3 | 541 |
| 5 | Emirates Hospital L.L.C | 2 | 397 |
| 6 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 2 | 769 |
| 7 | Health Baypolyclinic Br | 2 | 106 |
| 8 | Kings College Hospital London Medical Centre Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 2 | 51 |
| 9 | Saudi German Hospital | 2 | 818 |
| 10 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 2 | 1,107 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 64% of rheumatology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Deira). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 16 | 14.8% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 10 | 9.3% |
| Deira | 4 | 3.7% |
| Jumeirah | 3 | 2.8% |
| Al Nahda | 2 | 1.9% |
| Oud Metha | 2 | 1.9% |
| Mirdif | 2 | 1.9% |
| Al Garhoud | 2 | 1.9% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 1.9% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.9% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.9% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.9% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed rheumatology 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.