Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Bury St. Edmunds

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

23 weeks

That's just over 5 months

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 981 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about just over 5 months. 43% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

43 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
981
people on the waiting list
53 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
86 people
have been waiting over a year
603 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (61% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

79waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
7waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 15 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 83rd out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 10 in East of England

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.

West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
01284 713000
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Plastic Surgery waiting time at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is about 23 weeks.

How does West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Plastic Surgery?

You can compare Plastic Surgery waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.