The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust currently has 2,714 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 6 have been waiting over a year. The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.6 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 25 places in the national league for this department's; now 30 out of 115 hospitals.
Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:
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 dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 30th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 3rd out of 14 in East of England
Common conditions and procedures for this department:
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust currently has about 2,714 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 87% of Dermatology patients at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust 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 Dermatology 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.