Myringotomy and Drainage Tube Placement Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Myringotomy with placement of drainage tubes is an ear procedure in which a small opening is made in the eardrum and a tiny tube is placed to ventilate the middle ear and allow accumulated fluid to drain. It's common in recurrent ear problems.
When is it indicated? It's usually considered in cases of persistent fluid buildup behind the eardrum, recurrent ear infections, or hearing impairment.
What to expect? It's a brief intervention; the tubes usually stay in place for a while and, in many cases, fall out on their own.
Who performs it? It's performed by the otolaryngologist (ENT). If there are frequent ear infections or hearing problems, it's worth having this specialist assess it.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $3,500 MXN |
| 2 | Guadalajara Jalisco | $4,000 MXN |
| 3 | Durango Durango | $4,000 MXN |
| 4 | Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $4,500 MXN |
| 5 | Cancún Quintana Roo | $4,833 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas | $5,000 MXN |
| 2 | Juárez Chihuahua | $5,000 MXN |
| 3 | Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $8,500 MXN |
| 4 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $10,000 MXN |
| 5 | Navojoa Sonora | $15,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $3,500 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $4,000 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $4,000 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $4,500 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $4,833 | 3 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $5,000 | 1 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $5,000 | 1 |
| Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas | $5,000 | 1 |
| Juárez Chihuahua | $5,000 | 1 |
| Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $8,500 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $10,000 | 1 |
| Navojoa Sonora | $15,000 | 1 |
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- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
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- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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