ENT Check-Up Price in the Philippines: Consultation Fees & Extra Costs

An ENT (ear, nose, and throat) check-up with private specialists costs about ₱600 to ₱2,000 for an in-person consultation, with many fees around ₱800 to ₱1,250.

Online ENT consultations checked range from about ₱600 to ₱1,500. Doctor Anywhere’s standard ENT specialist video consultation is ₱699. But the consultation fee may not be your total bill. Ear cleaning, hearing tests, scope examinations and other procedures can be charged separately.

One of the simplest procedures done in an ENT clinic is ear cleaning. You can check the ear cleaning cost.

ENT Consultation Fees by Clinic

Here are examples of currently published private ENT consultation fees.

Among these prices, private in-person ENT consultations range from ₱600 to ₱2,000.

An important detail is that the clinic can affect the price even when you see the same doctor. For example, one specialist may list a lower consultation fee at one branch and a higher fee at another.

So if you already know which doctor you want to see, ask for the fee at the exact clinic or hospital where you plan to book.

The ₱600–₱2,000 range on this page should be understood as an observed range among the private specialists CareCostPH reviewed, not a Philippine national average.

Online ENT Consultation Fees

Online consultation can be useful for certain follow-ups, discussing test results or getting an initial specialist opinion. Examples reviewed include:

Doctor Anywhere’s standard ENT specialist consultation costs ₱699 for an approximately 15-minute video consultation.

Some Doctor Anywhere membership or health-plan arrangements may offer a lower rate, so the amount shown in your account can differ from the standard public price.

When is an online ENT consultation useful?

Teleconsultation may be useful for:

• discussing existing laboratory or imaging results;
• follow-up consultations;
• asking whether an in-person examination is necessary;
• discussing an existing treatment plan; or
• concerns that do not immediately require an instrument-based examination.

But an ENT cannot clean your ear, perform a hearing test or physically examine the inside of your ear, nose or throat with clinic equipment over video. If the doctor needs to perform a physical examination or procedure, you may still need an in-person appointment.

Why Your ENT Bill Can Be Higher Than the Consultation Fee

This is one of the most important things to check before booking. The advertised consultation fee generally refers to the doctor’s assessment, not necessarily every service performed during the visit.

Depending on the problem, additional charges may apply for procedures such as:

• ear cleaning or earwax removal;
• instrument-assisted ear examination;
• foreign-body removal;
• pure-tone audiometry;
• tympanometry;
• otoacoustic emissions;
• nasal or sinus endoscopy;
• laryngoscopy; or
• other specialized ENT examinations.

For example, one private ENT listing reviewed by CareCostPH states that its ₱2,000 consultation fee covers the basic consultation while procedures requiring instruments can have an additional fee starting at ₱1,000.

This means two people who book the same type of appointment can end up with very different bills.

Patient A: consultation → prescription → home

Patient B: consultation → procedure → hearing test → medicines

Instead of asking the clinic only “How much is the ENT consultation?” ask: “How much is the consultation, and what would I pay separately if the doctor needs to perform ear cleaning, a scope or another procedure?”

That gives you a much better idea of the possible total cost.

How Much Are Hearing Tests and ENT Scope Exams?

UP–Philippine General Hospital publishes separate rates for many hearing and ENT procedures. Selected prices include:

PGH uses different rate columns depending on patient/service classification, so the amount you actually pay can depend on how the hospital classifies the service.

Private hospitals and ENT clinics set their own rates. Do not assume a private clinic will charge the same amount as PGH. If a doctor recommends a test, ask the facility for the specific price before having it done.

How Much Does Ear Cleaning Cost at an ENT?

Many people searching for an ENT check-up price actually need help with a blocked ear or impacted earwax. Ear cleaning is often treated as a procedure separate from the consultation.

So a clinic advertising an ENT consultation for ₱800 does not necessarily mean you will pay only ₱800 if the doctor also removes impacted earwax.

The total may instead be consultation fee + ear-cleaning procedure fee. The price can depend on the clinic and the method required. If earwax removal is your main reason for going, ask:

“How much is the ENT consultation plus ear cleaning or earwax removal?”

That question is more useful than asking only for the consultation fee.

What If You Need a Hearing Test?

An ENT may recommend hearing testing when appropriate for symptoms or concerns involving hearing. Different tests measure different aspects of hearing and middle-ear function. Common examples include:

• Pure-tone audiometry — measures hearing sensitivity at different frequencies.
• Speech testing — assesses the ability to hear or understand speech.
• Tympanometry — evaluates how the eardrum and middle ear respond to pressure changes.

Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) — measures responses produced by the inner ear and is also used in certain hearing-screening settings.

These services are often billed separately from the doctor’s consultation. If hearing difficulty is the main reason for your appointment, you may therefore need to budget for ENT consultation + hearing assessment + any other procedure recommended rather than only the consultation fee.

For procedures done at the Philippine General Hospital, prices follow a different schedule. You can check the PGH laparoscopic surgery cost in our PGH guide.

Nose, Sinus or Throat Problems May Need a Scope

Some nose, sinus, throat or voice concerns may require a closer instrument-assisted examination. Depending on the problem, an ENT may recommend procedures such as:

• nasal or sinus endoscopy;
• rhinoscopy;
• laryngoscopy; or
• other scope examinations.

These procedures are not automatically included in a basic consultation. PGH, for example, lists sinus endoscopy and stroboscopy/laryngoscopy separately in its published rates.

This is another reason not to compare clinics using the consultation price alone. A quote of ₱800 for consultation only is not directly comparable with another quotation that includes an additional procedure.

Government Hospital ENT Clinics

A government hospital can be worth checking if private specialist fees are outside your budget.

Quezon City General Hospital

Quezon City General Hospital has an Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery department and currently provides an online OPD appointment process.

The hospital’s general office hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, although individual clinic schedules can differ.

For the online OPD process, QCGH instructs patients to register through its appointment service, wait for the doctor’s communication about the consultation date, and then attend on the scheduled day.

QCGH also currently publishes a 2025 Citizen’s Charter for its ENT-HNS department. If you have difficulty paying for hospital services, QCGH’s Medical Social Service Department evaluates eligible service patients for discounts, classification and possible assistance or referral to other government-supported programs.

UP–Philippine General Hospital

PGH also provides ENT and hearing services and publishes rates for many tests and procedures. Government hospital costs should not be reduced to a single “government ENT price,” because what you pay can depend on the facility, patient classification, consultation type and additional services.

If cost is your main concern, check the hospital’s current appointment system and ask what fees apply to your specific visit before traveling.

Private ENT or Government Hospital?

A private clinic can be convenient if you want to choose a specific specialist and book directly. A government hospital may be a lower-cost option for some patients, particularly when subsidized or service-patient arrangements apply.

However, a cheaper consultation does not automatically mean a cheaper complete visit. For example, Clinic A: ₱700 consultation + separate procedure fee may ultimately cost more than Clinic B: ₱1,000 consultation with different inclusions.

If you already know you may need ear cleaning, a hearing test or a scope, ask about the likely total cost, not only the consultation.

Does HMO Cover an ENT Check-Up?

Many ENT specialists accept HMO or health cards, but coverage depends on the doctor, clinic and your specific plan. Current specialist listings show selected ENT doctors accepting plans such as Maxicare, AVEGA and other health cards.

Before the appointment, ask your HMO:

• Is this doctor accredited under my plan?
• Do I need a referral?
• Do I need a Letter of Authorization (LOA)?
• Is the ENT consultation covered?
• Is ear cleaning or another procedure covered separately?
• Does a hearing test require another approval?

An approved ENT consultation does not automatically mean every procedure performed during the visit is also covered. For more information, see our guide to HMOs in the Philippines.

Does PhilHealth Cover an ENT Check-Up?

PhilHealth’s YAKAP program provides primary-care consultations and selected outpatient benefits through accredited YAKAP Clinics.

If you are registered with a YAKAP Clinic, you can start with your primary-care provider for an ear, nose or throat concern. The provider can assess the problem and determine whether further specialist evaluation is appropriate.

However, do not assume that PhilHealth automatically pays the advertised cash consultation fee of any private ENT specialist you choose. Specialist or hospital coverage depends on the applicable PhilHealth benefit, service and accredited facility.

In simple terms: PhilHealth benefit ≠ HMO coverage ≠ private ENT cash consultation fee.

Tonsil problems are one of the most common reasons for an ENT visit. If removal is advised, you can check the tonsillectomy price in the Philippines.

Senior Citizen and PWD Discounts

Qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities have healthcare discount protections under Philippine law. For qualifying medical services, the rules provide a 20% discount and VAT exemption, where applicable, including covered medical services and professional fees.

Bring the appropriate valid senior citizen or PWD identification and present it before payment. How the final bill is computed can also depend on PhilHealth, HMO coverage, promotional pricing and the way individual services are billed, so ask the clinic to calculate the applicable discount rather than assuming that every advertised amount can simply be reduced by 20%.

Do I Need a Referral to See an ENT?

Many private ENT specialists accept direct bookings, so you do not necessarily need to see another doctor first when paying privately. However, requirements can vary.

You may need a referral or prior authorization when:

• using an HMO;
• attending certain government outpatient services; or
• being referred for a specific test or procedure.

If you’re using an HMO, check the requirements before booking so you do not unexpectedly have to pay the consultation in cash.

Is There an ENT Specialist for Children?

Yes. Many ENT specialists treat both adults and children, and some have additional subspecialty training in pediatric otorhinolaryngology.

For example, Dr. Pauleen De Grano is a board-certified ENT specialist with pediatric ENT subspecialty training and currently lists an ₱900 online consultation.

If the patient is a baby or young child and the concern involves hearing, recurrent ear problems or another specialized ENT issue, you can ask whether the clinic has a pediatric ENT specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Magkano ang check-up sa ENT?

Sa mga private ENT specialists na sinuri ng CareCostPH, ang published in-person consultation fees ay humigit-kumulang ₱600 hanggang ₱2,000, at marami sa mga halimbawa ay nasa ₱800–₱1,250.

Ang online ENT consultation sa mga halimbawa naming nakita ay nasa humigit-kumulang ₱600–₱1,500. Ang standard ENT specialist video consultation ng Doctor Anywhere ay ₱699.

Maaaring may dagdag na bayad para sa ear cleaning, hearing test, scope o ibang ENT procedure.

How much is ear cleaning at an ENT?

There is no single nationwide ear-cleaning price. Ear cleaning or impacted-earwax removal may be charged as a separate procedure on top of the ENT consultation.

If that is the reason for your visit, ask the clinic for the price of “consultation plus ear cleaning”.

Is an online ENT consultation cheaper?

Sometimes. Current online examples start around ₱600, while Doctor Anywhere’s standard ENT consultation costs ₱699. Some individual specialists charge ₱900, ₱1,000 or more online.

Whether online consultation saves money also depends on whether you later need an in-person examination or procedure.

Can I go directly to an ENT?

Many private ENT specialists allow direct booking. HMO patients may need a referral or prior authorization, while government hospitals can have their own OPD registration and appointment procedures.

Does a medical certificate cost extra?

It depends on the doctor or clinic. Some consultation arrangements may include a medical certificate when medically appropriate, while other facilities may charge separately.

If you specifically need a certificate for work, school or another requirement, ask about the fee when booking.

Are ENT tests included in the consultation?

Usually, you should not assume they are included. Hearing tests, scope examinations and other procedures are often separately listed and billed. Ask the clinic what the consultation includes before your visit.

Before You Book an ENT

For a straightforward private ENT consultation, a practical starting budget based on the published examples CareCostPH reviewed is approximately ₱600–₱2,000 for the consultation alone, with many examples around ₱800–₱1,250.

Before booking:

• Ask for the fee at the exact clinic. The same doctor can have different rates at different locations.
• Ask what is included. Confirm whether the price is consultation only.
• Ask about possible procedure fees. This is especially important if you’re going for earwax, hearing problems or a condition that may require a scope.
• Check your HMO first. You may need a referral or LOA, and procedures may require separate approval.
• Bring previous relevant medical records or test results. They may help the doctor understand what has already been done, although repeat testing may still be recommended when medically necessary.
• Bring your senior citizen or PWD ID if applicable.
• Consider a government hospital if private consultation fees are difficult to afford. Ask about its OPD process and Medical Social Service assistance.

Most importantly, compare the expected total visit cost—not just the consultation fee. A ₱700 consultation plus a separately charged procedure can cost more than a higher-priced consultation elsewhere depending on what each clinic includes.

How CareCostPH Checked These Prices

CareCostPH reviewed publicly available ENT consultation prices, specialist booking information, teleconsultation rates and hospital fee schedules on October 7, 2026.

Private consultation examples were taken from published specialist and clinic listings. Teleconsultation pricing was checked against Doctor Anywhere and individual ENT booking pages.

For hearing tests and other ENT procedures, CareCostPH reviewed UP–Philippine General Hospital’s published rates. Government-care information was checked against current Quezon City General Hospital information, including its OPD process and currently listed 2025 ENT-HNS Citizen’s Charter.

We also checked current PhilHealth YAKAP information and Philippine government sources covering senior citizen and PWD healthcare benefits.

The prices on this page are therefore published examples among the providers reviewed. They should not be interpreted as an official Philippine average or a regulated nationwide ENT price.

Prices, schedules, inclusions and doctor availability can change, so confirm the current fee with the clinic before your appointment.

Learn more about how CareCostPH researches healthcare prices.

Medical note: This page provides general healthcare cost information. It does not diagnose ear, nose or throat conditions or replace assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.

The prices below are real published examples from the providers reviewed, not an official Philippine average or a fixed nationwide ENT price.