Exeter Medical
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Exeter Medical currently has 37 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Exeter Medical is an Independent Sector provider in the South West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's moved up 14 places in the national league for this department's; now 33 out of 306 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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 33rd out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 8th out of 41 in South West
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Exeter Medical currently has about 37 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 81% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Exeter Medical 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 Trauma & Orthopaedics 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.