FairWaitThyroglossal remnant - removal of waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for thyroglossal remnant - removal of, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 5 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for thyroglossal remnant - removal of, out of 5 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast University Hospital | Qld | Gold Coast | 76 days | 12 |
| Perth Children's Hospital | WA | Child Adolescent Health Service (WA) | 85 days | 10 |
| Queensland Children's Hospital | Qld | Children's Health Queensland | 90 days | 12 |
| Monash Medical Centre [Clayton] | Vic | Monash Health | 114 days | 11 |
| Royal Children's Hospital [Parkville] | Vic | Royal Children's Hospital (Melbourne) | 137 days | 14 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for thyroglossal remnant - removal of in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for thyroglossal remnant - removal of waited 90 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30).
Can I avoid the wait?
As a private patient you choose your surgeon and usually wait less, but you pay fees, partly covered by Medicare and any private health insurance. Private hospitals don't publish waiting times.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. All data sources.