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title: "Northeast Health Wangaratta surgery waiting times"
description: "Planned surgery waiting times and waiting list at Northeast Health Wangaratta, a public hospital in the Wangaratta area of Victoria, for 2024–25."
url: "https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/"
---

# Northeast Health Wangaratta surgery waiting times

In 2024–25, this public hospital in the Wangaratta area of Victoria published median waits from **5 days** for curettage and evacuation of uterus to **543 days** for deviated septum surgery.

Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026.

Northeast Health Wangaratta is a public hospital in the Wangaratta area of Victoria. It is part of [Northeast Health Wangaratta](https://surgerywaits.au/health-service/northeast-health-wangaratta/). It reported 79 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 6 surgery types were last reported in an earlier period; they are listed below, with the period the source last carried them.

**[Compare this near you →](https://surgerywaits.au/)** On the compare page, pick a surgery and type your suburb to see the public hospitals within reach, ordered by their published wait. Nothing you type there is kept.

## Waiting times by surgery

Shortest median wait first. A surgery the source did not publish a figure for is listed after those, and a surgery it did not report at all this period is listed last. Neither is ranked, and neither shows an older figure in place of a current one.

Planned surgery at Northeast Health Wangaratta, 2024–25. Every figure was released on 2026-05-28.

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Curettage and evacuation of uterus](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/curettage-and-evacuation-of-uterus/) | 5 days | 93 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Mastectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/mastectomy/) | 13 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Prostate biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/prostate-biopsy/) | 14 days | 80 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/colectomy-anterior-resection-large-bowel-resection/) | 15 days | 49 surgeries | not published |
| [Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/breast-lump-removal/) | 17 days | 30 surgeries | not published |
| [Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/dilatation-and-curettage/) | 20 days | 120 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Toenail surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/toenail-surgery/) | 20 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Cystoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/cystoscopy/) | 21 days | 404 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Skin lesion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/skin-lesion-removal/) | 24 days | 360 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/prostate-surgery/) | 25 days | 89 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Female sterilisation](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/female-sterilisation/) | 29 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| [Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/gallbladder-removal/) | 30 days | 104 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/thyroidectomy-hemi-thyroidectomy/) | 32 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| [Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/inguinal-hernia-repair/) | 46 days | 102 surgeries | 2.9% |
| [Arthroscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/arthroscopy/) | 49 days | 59 surgeries | 1.7% |
| [Herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/hernia-repair/) | 49 days | 59 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Haemorrhoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/haemorrhoid-surgery/) | 50 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| [Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/hysterectomy/) | 52 days | 43 surgeries | not published |
| [Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/acl-reconstruction/) | 53 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| [Carpal tunnel release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/carpal-tunnel-surgery/) | 53 days | 100 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Laparoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/laparoscopy/) | 58 days | 63 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/acromioplasty-arthroscopy-shoulder-sub-acromial-decompression/) | 64 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| [Total hip replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/hip-replacement/) | 75 days | 168 surgeries | 2.4% |
| [Shoulder joint replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/shoulder-joint-replacement/) | 77 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| [Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/prolapse-repair/) | 85 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| [Arthrodesis](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/arthrodesis/) | 88 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| [Total knee replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/knee-replacement/) | 154 days | 250 surgeries | 7.2% |
| [Circumcision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/circumcision/) | 191 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| [Myringotomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/myringotomy/) | 197 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| [Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/myringotomy-without-insertion-of-grommets/) | 211 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| [Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/tonsillectomy/) | 293 days | 53 surgeries | 37.7% |
| [Septoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/septoplasty/) | 543 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| [Amputation of limb](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/amputation-of-limb/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Anal fissure - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/anal-fissure-repair-of/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Arthroplasty - revision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/arthroplasty-revision-of/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Axillary node dissection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/axillary-node-dissection/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bartholin's abscess drainage](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/bartholins-abscess-drainage/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bladder neck incision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/bladder-neck-incision/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/bunion-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/cerebral-haematoma-evacuation-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Chalazion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/chalazion-excision-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Discectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/discectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Dupytren's contracture release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/dupuytrens-contracture-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Epididymal cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/epididymal-cyst-removal-of/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Ethmoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/ethmoidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Fracture non-union - treatment of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/fracture-non-union-treatment-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Fundoplication](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/fundoplication/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ganglion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/ganglion-excision-of/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/hammer-claw-mallet-toe-correction-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Hydrocele - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/hydrocele-repair-of/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/lletz-procedure/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Laryngectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/laryngectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/lingual-or-maxillary-frenulum-surgery/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Lithotripsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/lithotripsy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Meniscectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/meniscectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Microlaryngoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/microlaryngoscopy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Muscle or tendon length - change of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/muscle-or-tendon-length-change-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/eardrum-repair/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Nasendoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/nasendoscopy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Nephrectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/nephrectomy/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Orchidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/orchidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Orchidopexy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/orchidopexy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Osteotomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/osteotomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Parathyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/parathyroidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pedicle screw fusion](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/pedicle-screw-fusion/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pilonidal sinus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/pilonidal-sinus-surgery/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/grommets/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/repair-of-obstructing-hiatus-hernia/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Rotator cuff - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/rotator-cuff-repair/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/salpingo-oophorectomy-oophorectomy-ovarian-cystectomy/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Shoulder reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/shoulder-reconstruction/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Stress incontinence surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/stress-incontinence-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Tendon release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/tendon-release/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Thyroglossal remnant - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/thyroglossal-remnant-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Trigger finger/thumb release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/trigger-finger-release/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Turbinectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/turbinectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ureteric stent - insertion of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/ureteric-stent-insertion-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Urethra - dilatation of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/urethra-dilatation-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Varicose veins treatment](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/varicose-vein-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |

**Not reported for this period**

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) last reported 2013–14 | not reported |  |  |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting last reported 2018–19 | not reported |  |  |
| Cystectomy last reported 2019–20 | not reported |  |  |
| Hypospadias - repair of last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Mastoidectomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |

## Urgency categories

Urgency figures cover all planned surgery at the hospital, not one procedure. They are never combined with the procedure figures. Your treating specialist assigns your urgency category — it is not something you choose. [What the categories mean, and how every hospital compares.](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/)

All planned surgery at Northeast Health Wangaratta by urgency category, 2024–25.

| Urgency category | Median wait | Treated within the recommended time | Surgeries |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-1/vic/) | 13 days | 100% | 938 surgeries |
| [Semi-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-2/vic/) | 40 days | 87% | 1082 surgeries |
| [Non-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-3/vic/) | 99 days | 93% | 954 surgeries |

**Cite this page**

> In 2024–25, Northeast Health Wangaratta published median planned-surgery waits from 5 days for curettage and evacuation of uterus to 543 days for deviated septum surgery (AIHW MyHospitals, released 28 May 2026).

### Copy-ready citation

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Surgery Waits, "Northeast Health Wangaratta wait times and waiting list", 2024–25 data released 28 May 2026, https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/, accessed 28 May 2026.
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Attribution: Surgery Waits ([https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/northeast-health-wangaratta/)), from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare MyHospitals data, CC BY 3.0 AU. Reference period 2024–25, released 28 May 2026.

## What is not here

Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.

[How these figures are put together](https://surgerywaits.au/methodology/) · [All surgery waits in Victoria](https://surgerywaits.au/state/vic/) · [All hospitals](https://surgerywaits.au/hospitals/)

## Before you use these figures

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