How long is the NHS waiting time at North Downs Hospital - Ramsay?

At North Downs Hospital - Ramsay, the shortest current treatment wait is 17 weeks (Gastroenterology). The hospital reports waiting times for 7 specialties. Data is from NHS England and refreshed weekly.

Can I choose North Downs Hospital - Ramsay as an NHS patient?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution Right 6a, you can ask your GP to refer you to North Downs Hospital - Ramsay for your first outpatient appointment if it appears on the NHS e-Referral Service for your specialty. If you are already waiting elsewhere and North Downs Hospital - Ramsay has a shorter wait, ask your GP to redirect your referral using the ShorterWait Switch Pack letter template.

What specialties does North Downs Hospital - Ramsay treat NHS patients for?

North Downs Hospital - Ramsay publishes NHS waiting time data for 7 specialties including Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery and more. Current wait times are listed on this page.

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North Downs Hospital - Ramsay

NHS waiting times across 7 specialties at North Downs Hospital - Ramsay, South East.

In Gastroenterology, the shortest reported wait here is 17 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 17 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.

Specialties reported

17w

Shortest wait

South East

Region

Departments at North Downs Hospital - 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.

General surgery

General Surgery: 19w

Hernias, gallbladder, bowel and abdominal operations. Larger trusts split these into sub-specialty teams, and the same operation can sit on a different list depending on which team takes it.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Bones, joints and spine

Orthopaedics: 20w

Hip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.

Pain Management24w

Stomach, bowel and liver

Gastroenterology: 17w

Medical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Eyes

Ophthalmology: 18w

Cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Women's health

Gynaecology: 21w

Periods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Kidneys and urinary

Urology: 20w

Bladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Waiting times by specialty at North Downs Hospital - Ramsay

Specialty	Treatment wait	vs national avg	8 in 10 wait
Gastroenterology	17w	2w above	17w
Ophthalmology	18w	5w above	27w
General Surgery	19w	At average	26w
Orthopaedics	20w	1w below	31w
Urology	20w	3w above	29w
Gynaecology	21w	2w above	32w
Pain Management	24w	2w below	31w

Shorter waits near North Downs Hospital - Ramsay

These NHS providers in South East currently report a shorter wait than North Downs Hospital - 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
General Surgery	Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	4w	15w
Gynaecology	Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	6w	15w
Orthopaedics	Epsomedical Epsom	5w	15w
Pain Management	Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	9w	15w
Ophthalmology	Berkshire Independent Hospital - Ramsay	3w	15w
Urology	Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	6w	14w

Compare with other hospitals in South East

Gastroenterology in South East Ophthalmology in South East General Surgery in South East Orthopaedics in South East Urology in South East Gynaecology in South East

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 North Downs Hospital - 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 North Downs Hospital - 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 North Downs Hospital - Ramsay, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.

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Where these figures come from

Waiting times for North Downs Hospital - 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: North Downs Hospital - 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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