NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Middlesbrough

Tees Valley Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

9 weeks

That's 2 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Tees Valley Hospital currently has 660 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Tees Valley Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week longer than in February 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 61 out of 269 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
8.8weeks
▲ +0.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▼ -2.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
660
▲ +147
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
660
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
23 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
120 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.

▲ +0.9 wks

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 61st out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 13th out of 38 in North East and Yorkshire

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.

Church Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7DX
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Tees Valley Hospital?

Tees Valley Hospital currently has about 660 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.

Does Tees Valley Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 81% of General Surgery patients at Tees Valley 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.