Spire Norwich Hospital
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
15 weeks
That's 3½ months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Norwich Hospital currently has 28 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire Norwich Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England 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 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 198th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 24th out of 34 in East of England
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Spire Norwich Hospital currently has about 28 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.
About 93% of General Surgery patients at Spire Norwich 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.