This list is compiled from the Hospital Authority's Specialist Out-patient Clinic finder, for reference only and not exhaustive. Please contact the hospital directly to confirm its latest service scope.

Waiting Time

Cluster	Urgent Case (Median)	Semi-urgent Case (Median)	Stable Case (Median)	Stable Case (Longest)
Hong Kong East Cluster	1 week	7 weeks	43 weeks	86 weeks
Hong Kong West Cluster	Less than 1 week	4 weeks	27 weeks	83 weeks
Kowloon Central Cluster	1 week	5 weeks	42 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon East Cluster	1 week	6 weeks	52 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon West Cluster	1 week	5 weeks	51 weeks	101 weeks
New Territories East Cluster	Less than 1 week	5 weeks	38 weeks	93 weeks
New Territories West Cluster	1 week	5 weeks	38 weeks	65 weeks

These are median and longest reference waiting times for new case bookings — actual waits vary by clinical priority and individual clinic scheduling

Next update: 31 July 2026

Published by the Hospital Authority quarterly (January, April, July, October)

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Booking Information

Referral letter

Unless referred via A&E or from within the hospital, booking a new case at a public specialist outpatient clinic generally requires a referral letter issued by a Hong Kong registered doctor (public or private) within the last 3 months.

How to book

Once you have a referral letter, you can book a new-case appointment in person, by mail, or by fax at the relevant hospital's specialist outpatient department. Some specialties also support online booking via the "BookHA" feature in the Hospital Authority's HA Go app — check with the hospital for the current coverage.

Consultation fee

Specialist outpatient consultation fees are a flat rate: $250 per visit for eligible persons ($20 per drug item), $850 per visit for non-eligible persons ($90 per drug item). Individual tests, investigations, or procedures may be charged separately. View the full fee schedule →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment for Surgery?⌄

Once you have a referral letter, you can book a new-case appointment in person, by mail, or by fax at a hospital's outpatient department for Surgery. Some specialties also support online booking via the "BookHA" feature in the Hospital Authority's HA Go app.

Do I need a referral letter for Surgery?⌄

Unless referred via A&E or from within the hospital, booking a new case for Surgery generally requires a referral letter issued by a Hong Kong registered doctor within the last 3 months. Requirements can vary slightly by hospital or individual case, so check with the hospital before booking.

What are the consultation fees for Surgery?⌄

Hospital Authority specialist outpatient consultation fees are a flat rate: $250 per visit for eligible persons ($20 per drug item), $850 per visit for non-eligible persons ($90 per drug item). Individual tests, investigations, or procedures may be charged separately — see this site's Fees page or ask the hospital for details.

Which public hospitals offer Surgery?⌄

Based on Hospital Authority data, 16 public hospitals with A&E services currently offer Surgery specialist outpatient clinics — see the list above on this page.