Urology Department Waiting Times in Reading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a urologist is

9 weeks

That's 2 months

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. There are currently 2,402 people waiting to see a urologist, with a typical wait of about 2 months. 87% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

87 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
2,402
people on the waiting list
23 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
303 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (13% of the list)

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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 51st out of 204 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 33 in South East

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

Hospital contact

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

Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN
0118 322 5111
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Urology waiting time at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Urology waiting time at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is about 9 weeks.

How does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Urology?

You can compare Urology 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.