Cobalt Hospital
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is
13 weeks
That's 3 months
The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Cobalt Hospital currently has 716 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 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). Cobalt Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's moved up 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 39 out of 93 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a plastic surgeon is about 15 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 40th out of 93 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 9th out of 17 in North East and Yorkshire
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Cobalt Hospital currently has about 716 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.
About 67% of Plastic Surgery patients at Cobalt Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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.