NHS Gastroenterology Referral Waiting Times in Enfield

Cavell Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is

8 weeks

That's nearly 2 months

The NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Cavell Hospital currently has 320 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Gastroenterology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Cavell Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.8 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 52 places in the national league for this department's; now 74 out of 191 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
8weeks
▼ -4.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +16.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
320
▼ -18
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
320
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
39 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.

▼ -4.8 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 gastroenterologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 74th out of 191 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 12th out of 31 in London

What does Gastroenterology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Coeliac disease
Acid reflux (GORD)
Liver disease
Gallstone investigation
Barrett's oesophagus monitoring
Bowel polyp surveillance

Hospital contact

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

Cavell Drive, Enfield, EN2 7PR
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Cavell Hospital?

Cavell Hospital currently has about 320 patients on its Gastroenterology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

Does Cavell Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for Gastroenterology?

About 80% of Gastroenterology patients at Cavell Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology 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.