Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay
NHS waiting times across 3 specialties at Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay, South West.
In Orthopaedics, the shortest reported wait here is 13 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 18 weeks. The 8-in-10 figure matters more than the average: it tells you how long a typical patient actually waits, rather than a number a handful of very short or very long waits can pull around.
Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.
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Specialties reported
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Shortest wait
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Departments at Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay
Larger trusts split a department into sub-specialty teams, and each team reports its own waiting list. If a sub-specialty here is quicker than the main department, it is worth asking your GP which list your operation would actually go on.
Bones, joints and spine
Orthopaedics: 13wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 19wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | 13w | 8w below | 18w |
| Plastic Surgery | 16w | 4w below | 23w |
| Urology | 19w | 2w above | 21w |
Shorter waits near Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay
These NHS providers in South West currently report a shorter wait than Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay for the same specialty. You have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to any of them.
| Specialty | Faster provider | Their wait | You could save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | Hathaway Independent Health Group | 10w | 9w |
| Plastic Surgery | University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 8w | 8w |
| Orthopaedics | Gloucester Independent Health Group | 8w | 5w |
Compare with other hospitals in South West
Your right to choose this hospital
Under the NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework, you are entitled to ask your GP to refer you to Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay appears on e-RS for your specialty, you can book your appointment there directly.
If you are already waiting at a different hospital and would prefer Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay (nhs) are published by the provider and derived from NHS England Referral to Treatment statistics, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The provider last updated these figures on 29 May 2026. You can check them at the source: Exeter Medical Centre Ramsay waiting times. Figures describe published waiting times and are not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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