Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Guildford

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

6 weeks

That's just over 1 month

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. There are currently 127 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about just over 1 month. 91% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

91 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
127
people on the waiting list
19 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
83 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (65% 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 plastic surgeon is about 15 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 4th out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 11 in South East

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
01483 571122
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Plastic Surgery waiting time at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is about 6 weeks.

How does Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Plastic Surgery?

You can compare Plastic Surgery 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.