Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department Waiting Times in Doncaster

Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 5,591 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 4 months. 52% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

52 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
5,591
people on the waiting list
43 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
165 people
have been waiting over a year
520 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (9% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

119waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
26waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
20waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

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 an ENT specialist is about 16 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 105th out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 17th out of 21 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
01302 366666
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

You can compare Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.