NHS Gastroenterology Referral Waiting Times in Bury St. Edmunds

St Edmunds Hospital

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at St Edmunds Hospital currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Gastroenterology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). St Edmunds Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
4weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -30 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20
No change
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
20
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
29 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
8 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

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 gastroenterologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 21st out of 188 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 2nd out of 20 in East of England

What does Gastroenterology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Coeliac disease
Acid reflux (GORD)
Liver disease
Gallstone investigation
Barrett's oesophagus monitoring
Bowel polyp surveillance

Hospital contact

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

St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2AA
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at St Edmunds Hospital?

St Edmunds Hospital currently has about 20 patients on its Gastroenterology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

Does St Edmunds Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for Gastroenterology?

About 70% of Gastroenterology patients at St Edmunds Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology 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.