Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

17 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 2,616 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 4 months. 53% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

53 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
2,616
people on the waiting list
46 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
111 people
have been waiting over a year
1,099 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (42% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

95waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
12waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
4waiting over 1.5 years (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 62nd out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th 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.

St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF
0113 243 3144
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does Leeds 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.