Respiratory Medicine Department Waiting Times in Guildford

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. There are currently 597 people waiting to see a respiratory consultant, with a typical wait of about nearly 3 months. 64% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

64 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
597
people on the waiting list
33 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)

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 respiratory consultant is about 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 81st out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 21 in South East

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

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 Respiratory Medicine waiting time at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Respiratory Medicine waiting time at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is about 12 weeks.

How does Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Respiratory Medicine?

You can compare Respiratory Medicine 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.