Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Amersham

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. There are currently 1,282 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 3 months. 69% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

69 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,282
people on the waiting list
39 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
20 people
have been waiting over a year
548 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (43% of the list)

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 26th out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 4th out of 11 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is about 12 weeks.

How does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Plastic Surgery?

You can compare Plastic Surgery waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

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. Discuss your options with your GP.

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