Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is
6 weeks
That's just over 1 month
The NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Gastroenterology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the South West 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 gastroenterologist is about 9 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 32nd out of 184 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 6th out of 20 in South West
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Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital currently has about 20 patients on its Gastroenterology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.
About 90% of Gastroenterology patients at Nuffield Health, Plymouth 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 Gastroenterology 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.