Cardiothoracic Surgery Waiting Times Across the NHS

Across 30 NHS hospitals, the average wait to see a cardiothoracic surgeon is about 10 weeks (just over 2 months).

30
Hospitals offering this
10 weeks
National average wait
75%
Seen within 18 weeks
121
Waiting 52+ weeks

Common reasons for referral

Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
Heart valve replacement or repair
Lung cancer surgery
Aortic aneurysm repair
Chest wall deformity correction
Pacemaker insertion
Thoracoscopy (keyhole chest surgery)

All hospitals

Hospital Region Wait Within 18 Wks 52+ Wk
North Bristol NHS Trust South West South West 4 wks
100.0%
-
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust South West South West 5 wks
85.0%
-
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London London 6 wks
92.6%
-
University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 7 wks
86.4%
2
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust South East South East 7 wks
97.4%
-
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Midlands 7 wks
78.5%
-
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 8 wks
77.2%
-
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust South East South East 8 wks
75.3%
3
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London London 8 wks
86.7%
-
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South West South West 8 wks
86.4%
-
University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 9 wks
80.3%
1
University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust South West South West 9 wks
88.3%
-
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 9 wks
84.4%
-
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 9 wks
78.4%
1
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East of England East of England 9 wks
79.9%
2
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 9 wks
70.9%
-
East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust East of England East of England 10 wks
90.7%
-
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London London 10 wks
71.7%
1
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 10 wks
67.6%
4
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Midlands 10 wks
79.3%
1
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust South East South East 11 wks
73.4%
-
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 11 wks
69.1%
5
Wye Valley NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 12 wks
62.5%
-
Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 14 wks
59.3%
23
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 15 wks
60.0%
-
Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London London 15 wks
52.4%
2
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 15 wks
59.0%
4
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 15 wks
60.0%
-
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust South West South West 16 wks
55.1%
15
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 19 wks
47.7%
57

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the average Cardiothoracic Surgery waiting time?

The average NHS waiting time for Cardiothoracic Surgery is about 10 weeks (just over 2 months), based on data from 30 hospitals.

How long will I wait to see a cardiothoracic surgeon?

The typical wait to see a cardiothoracic surgeon on the NHS is about 10 weeks. However, this varies significantly by hospital. Use WaitRadar to compare waiting times at different hospitals.

What percentage of Cardiothoracic Surgery patients are seen within 18 weeks?

Across the NHS, 75% of Cardiothoracic Surgery patients are currently seen within the 18-week target. The NHS constitutional standard is 92%.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. You can use WaitRadar to compare waiting times and discuss your options with your GP.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics — about our methodology

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.