NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Plymouth

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust currently has 1,266 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 4 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.6 weeks longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 16 places in the national league for this department's; now 23 out of 91 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
9.9weeks
▲ +4.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -12.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.3k
▲ +39
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
4
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,266
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
39 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
4 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
893 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.

▲ +4.6 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 plastic surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 23rd out of 91 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 5th out of 10 in South West

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
01752 202082
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust currently has about 1,266 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 66% of Plastic Surgery patients at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic 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 Plastic 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.