Cardiology Department Waiting Times in Exeter

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a cardiologist is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. There are currently 6,154 people waiting to see a cardiologist, with a typical wait of about 3½ months. 56% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

56 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
6,154
people on the waiting list
48 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
354 people
have been waiting over a year
1,160 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (19% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

282waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
66waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
6waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

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 cardiologist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 96th out of 131 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 12th out of 15 in South West

What does Cardiology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Chest pain investigation
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Heart failure management
Angiogram and angioplasty
Echocardiogram
High blood pressure
Heart murmur assessment
Palpitations
Post-heart attack follow-up

Hospital contact

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

Royal Devon University NHS Ft, Exeter, EX2 5DW
01392 411611
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Cardiology waiting time at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Cardiology waiting time at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is about 15 weeks.

How does Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Cardiology?

You can compare Cardiology 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.