King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
13 weeks
That's 3 months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,676 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 2 have been waiting over a year. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 5 places in the national league for this department's; now 60 out of 118 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 a dermatologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 60th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 7th out of 18 in London
Common conditions and procedures for this department:
Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.
Compare Dermatology waiting times at other hospitals in the London region:
People who used this department at this hospital.
No reviews yet. Be the first to leave one.
Rate your visit and help other patients choose. Takes about a minute.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,676 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.
About 65% of Dermatology patients at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 Dermatology 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.