Public vs Private Calculator
See exactly how long the public waiting list is for your specialty, side-by-side with verified private hospital pricing. The calculator uses real NTPF data and researched private costs so you can weigh time versus money with confidence.
Public vs Private
Featured ToolPublic System
Estimated Cost
€0
People Waiting
757
Waiting 12+ Months
98 (13%)
Based on NTPF data for cardio-thoracic surgery waiting lists. Data period: Mar 2026.
Private Hospital
Estimated CostVerified
€250–€700
Actual costs may vary by procedure complexity and length of stay. Contact hospital directly for a personalised quote.
There are currently 757 people waiting for cardio-thoracic surgery in the public system. Private options start from €250 for initial assessments.
Disclaimer: Public waiting list data sourced from NTPF (Mar 2026). Private pricing sourced from hospital websites. Actual costs may vary. Contact hospital for a personalised quote. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your GP for personalised guidance.
Methodology
Public waiting list data is sourced from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) official publications, updated monthly. Figures represent the total number of patients on inpatient/day case (IPDC) waiting lists, broken down by time bands.
Private hospital information is sourced from hospital websites. Where hospitals publish pricing (e.g. Rapid Cardiac Care assessments), verified costs are shown. For surgical procedures where no pricing is published, hospital contact details are provided so patients can request quotes directly.
This tool presents factual data to help patients and their GPs make informed decisions. It does not recommend any particular hospital or treatment pathway.