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hi does any one no the waiting time for ablation at st thomas london please

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It's unlikely that anyone will have any current information as the waiting times are so fluid. If you rang the cardiology department I'm sure they would give you an indication....

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I was waiting about 6 months (in 2013!) but if convenient let them know you are available if any cancellations. I was offered one but very short notice so couldn't avail of it.

Incidentally, I had mine there in November 2013 and i have been gloriously free of AF since. They are very good there. Mark O'Neill has talked at AF patients day and trained in Bordeaux, known as best in world. So you are in good hands. Good luck🍀

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Hospital web sites usually have the waiting times for procedures if you can find them. You are entitled to ask to be sent to another hospital with a shorter waiting time if you can find one.

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I had an ablation there last October ( Dr Matt Wright ). I had an appt within 2 months of the decision being taken but In the end the Hospital cancelled twice. So about 3 and a half months.

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