Dermatology Department Waiting Times in Exeter

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. There are currently 4,747 people waiting to see a dermatologist, with a typical wait of about 2½ months. 67% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

67 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
4,747
people on the waiting list
36 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
19 people
have been waiting over a year
2,266 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (48% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

17waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 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 dermatologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 42nd out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th out of 16 in South West

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

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 Dermatology waiting time at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Dermatology waiting time at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is about 11 weeks.

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

You can compare Dermatology 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.