Lincoln Private Hospital
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
20 weeks
That's nearly 5 months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Lincoln Private Hospital currently has 43 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 20 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Lincoln Private Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region.
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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 252nd out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 44th out of 47 in Midlands
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Lincoln Private Hospital currently has about 43 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 20 weeks.
About 40% of General Surgery patients at Lincoln Private Hospital 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 General Surgery 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.