One Hatfield Hospital
Updated June 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
15 weeks
That's just over 3 months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at One Hatfield Hospital currently has 50 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). One Hatfield Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 19.3 weeks shorter than in October 2025.
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 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 205th out of 266 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 23rd out of 35 in East of England
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One Hatfield Hospital currently has about 50 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.
About 74% of General Surgery patients at One Hatfield 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.