NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Amersham

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust currently has 1,285 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 15 have been waiting over a year. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 7 places in the national league for this department's; now 31 out of 93 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
12weeks
▲ +1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +0.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.3k
▲ +67
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
15
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,285
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
36 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
15 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
586 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +1 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a plastic surgeon is about 15 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 31st out of 93 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 5th out of 12 in South East

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Amersham Hospital, Amersham, HP7 0JD
01494 434411
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 1,285 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 67% of Plastic Surgery patients at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic Surgery wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Plastic Surgery waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

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