Dermatology Department Waiting Times in Colchester

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 8,738 people waiting to see a dermatologist, with a typical wait of about just over 3 months. 62% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

62 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
8,738
people on the waiting list
36 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
149 people
have been waiting over a year
565 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (6% 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 dermatologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 65th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 7th out of 13 in East of England

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Colchester Dist General Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5JL
01206 747474
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Dermatology waiting time at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Dermatology waiting time at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is about 14 weeks.

How does East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Dermatology?

You can compare Dermatology 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.