Spire Leicester Hospital
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
15 weeks
That's just over 3 months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Leicester Hospital currently has 92 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire Leicester Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 212th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 38th out of 48 in Midlands
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Spire Leicester Hospital currently has about 92 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.
About 55% of General Surgery patients at Spire Leicester Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 General Surgery 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.