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Ear Nose and Throat Service
Median wait + 12-month trend. Compare to other hospitals across England →
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 4UL
At NUFFIELD HEALTH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, the median ear nose and throat service wait is compared to 13 weeks nationally. Doctor Data Wait Score: 2/10. Right to Choose is the most powerful lever you have — switching to a shorter-waiting NHS hospital is free and fast. Private is a backup if you have insurance.
How NUFFIELD HEALTH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL compares
This is the typical wait for Ear Nose and Throat Service as a whole at NUFFIELD HEALTH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL. Your specific procedure could be faster or slower — ask your GP for an estimate that's specific to you.
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Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd
Source: NHS England RTT. Median wait calculated from the published weekly band distribution for incomplete pathways. Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd.
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