Appendectomy in Devon: NHS Wait vs Private Cost

If you need a appendectomy in Devon, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.

How long is the NHS wait for a appendectomy in Devon?

In Devon, the typical NHS waiting time for general surgery procedures such as appendectomy is around 38 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.

What does a private appendectomy cost?

Going private for a appendectomy in the UK typically costs between £3,500 and £7,000, with an average around £5,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 38-week NHS wait in Devon — a saving of roughly 35 weeks.

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