General Surgery Department Waiting Times in London

Whittington Health NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

Whittington Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. There are currently 5,846 people waiting to see a general surgeon, with a typical wait of about 4 months. 54% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

54 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
5,846
people on the waiting list
43 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
153 people
have been waiting over a year
838 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (14% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

146waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
6waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 225th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 25th out of 32 in London

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.

The Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF
020 7272 3070
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the General Surgery waiting time at Whittington Health NHS Trust?

The current average General Surgery waiting time at Whittington Health NHS Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does Whittington Health NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for General Surgery?

You can compare General 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.