Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Hull

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

21 weeks

That's nearly 5 months

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 3,895 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 5 months. 46% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

46 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,895
people on the waiting list
52 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
309 people
have been waiting over a year
1,352 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (35% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

286waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
23waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 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 a plastic surgeon is about 15 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 79th out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 16th out of 16 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ
01482 875875
NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Plastic Surgery waiting time at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 21 weeks.

How does Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Plastic Surgery?

You can compare Plastic Surgery 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.