NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Southampton

Spire Southampton Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Southampton Hospital currently has 22 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire Southampton Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
3.7weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +100 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
22
▲ +22
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
22
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
14 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 4th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 50 in South East

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Chalybeate Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6UY
023 8077 5544
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Southampton Hospital?

Spire Southampton Hospital currently has about 22 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

Does Spire Southampton Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 100% of General Surgery patients at Spire Southampton Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery 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 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.