Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has 2,828 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 28 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 faster than the national average.
Ranked 28th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 4th out of 18 in London
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Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has about 2,828 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 82% of Dermatology patients at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS 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.