Rheumatology Department Waiting Times in Amersham

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is

10 weeks

That's 2½ months

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. There are currently 503 people waiting to see a rheumatologist, with a typical wait of about 2½ months. 79% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

79 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
503
people on the waiting list
32 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
1 people
have been waiting over a year

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 rheumatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 66th out of 126 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 16th out of 22 in South East

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

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 Rheumatology waiting time at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?

The current average Rheumatology waiting time at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is about 10 weeks.

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

You can compare Rheumatology 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.