Whittington Health NHS Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
21 weeks
That's 5 months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Whittington Health NHS Trust currently has 2,519 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 21 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 13 have been waiting over a year. Whittington Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 113 out of 118 hospitals.
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 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 113th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 17th out of 18 in London
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Whittington Health NHS Trust currently has about 2,519 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 21 weeks.
About 43% of Dermatology patients at Whittington Health 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.