NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nuffield Health, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

Nuffield Health, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 24 people waiting to see a general surgeon, with a typical wait of about nearly 4 months. About 5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. That's the NHS target.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
16weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -45.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
24
▲ +13
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
24
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
44 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
13 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait and % seen within 18 weeks for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 212th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 36th out of 39 in North East and Yorkshire

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
0191 281 6131
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the General Surgery waiting time at Nuffield Health, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital?

The current average General Surgery waiting time at Nuffield Health, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital is about 16 weeks.

How does Nuffield Health, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital compare to other hospitals for General Surgery?

You can compare General 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.