NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Exeter

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,439 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 106 have been waiting over a year. Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 14 places in the national league for this department's; now 107 out of 202 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
11.7weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +0.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.4k
▲ +154
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
106
▲ +28
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,439
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
41 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
106 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,534 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

75waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
30waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

No change

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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 107th out of 202 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 17th out of 25 in South West

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,439 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 67% of Urology patients at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Urology wait is too long?

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 Urology 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.