Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair) cost abroad (2026)
Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair) costs from about $4,100 in India to $17,000 in Germany. Typical hospital prices from 72 price records across 9 countries. Pick a country to see its hospitals, surgeons and visa steps.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 21 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 92% reported success rate
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How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · India · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$2,380$2,380 – $5,240 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$3,200$3,200 – $7,040 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$4,670$4,670 – $10,270 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$5,330$5,330 – $11,720 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$6,070$6,070 – $13,360 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$3,570$3,570 – $7,850 JCI accredited
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- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 75% $4,100
- Accommodation 13% $700
- Food 8% $400
- Local transport 2% $100
- Visa fees 3% $150
- Estimated total$5,450
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair) prices by country
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
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Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Ear fullness, mild discomfort and a cotton plug; rest.
- Weeks 1–2Keep the ear dry and avoid blowing your nose.
- Weeks 3–6Pack removed and healing checked; hearing improves.
- Months 2–3Hearing test and final graft assessment.
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About Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)
Under general anaesthesia, and sometimes local, the surgeon lifts the eardrum through the ear canal or a cut behind the ear and places a graft, commonly the patient's own fascia or cartilage, to close the hole. Using a microscope or endoscope, any disease in the middle ear is also dealt with. A dissolving pack holds the graft in position.
Most grafts heal and close the perforation, which keeps water out and lowers the infection risk. Success depends on the size and site of the hole, ear health, eustachian tube function, the technique and the surgeon's experience. Hearing often improves but may not be fully restored. Risks include graft failure, dizziness and taste change.
Expect a short stay and about three weeks of keeping the ear dry, not blowing the nose, and avoiding heavy exertion and flying until cleared. Bring your hearing test and ear findings. A first check at one to two weeks is typical, with a hearing test later, so arrange this with a local ENT doctor.
Usually a good fit if
- Persistent eardrum perforation with hearing loss.
- Recurrent ear infections or discharge through a hole in the eardrum.
- Wish to swim or protect the ear from water.
- A dry ear free of active infection.
May need to wait if
- Active ear infection or discharge needing treatment first.
- Poor Eustachian tube function that may reduce graft success.
- Cholesteatoma, which needs mastoid surgery.
- Heavy smoking or upper respiratory infection around the time of surgery.
How to prepare
- Have a hearing test and ear examination, and note any discharge or infections.
- Tell the team about medicines, allergies and blood thinners; changes are on your doctor's instruction.
- Keep the ear dry before surgery and treat any active infection as directed.
- Follow fasting instructions and plan for no flying or swimming after surgery until cleared.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which graft and approach will you use for my perforation?
- How likely is it that the eardrum will heal and how will hearing change?
- Will hearing bones be checked or repaired?
- What are the risks to taste and inner ear?
- When can I swim and fly?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No hearing test or ear examination before surgery.
- The surgeon guarantees a perfect hearing result.
- No instructions about keeping the ear dry.
- Active infection is ignored.
Questions about Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair) abroad
Which country is cheapest for Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($4,085), Thailand ($4,853), Turkey ($5,578), out of 9 countries we compare.
How long will I stay in hospital for Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 21 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does the eardrum take to heal?
The graft often heals within four to six weeks, but full strength takes longer.
Will my hearing improve?
Hearing often improves, though it depends on the condition of the hearing bones and inner ear.
When can I swim?
Not until your surgeon confirms the eardrum is healed, usually after two to three months.