NHS Gastroenterology Referral Waiting Times in Cobham

Epsomedical Group

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Epsomedical Group currently has 465 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Gastroenterology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 45 have been waiting over a year. Epsomedical Group is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 5.5 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 67 places in the national league for this department's; now 94 out of 191 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
10.1weeks
▲ +5.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▼ -19.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
465
▲ +137
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
45
▲ +45
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
465
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
54 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
45 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
160 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

28waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
9waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
8waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +5.5 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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 94th out of 191 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 31 in South East

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.

168 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1HS
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Epsomedical Group?

Epsomedical Group currently has about 465 patients on its Gastroenterology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Epsomedical Group meet the NHS 18-week target for Gastroenterology?

About 76% of Gastroenterology patients at Epsomedical Group 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.