Deviated Septum: symptoms and which specialist to see

Deviated Septum

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Deviated Septum in Mexico

A deviated septum, or deviation of the nasal septum, is a condition in which the septum that separates the two nostrils is displaced to one side, hindering airflow through one or both nostrils. It can be congenital or the result of nasal trauma. Symptoms include nasal obstruction, snoring, nasal dryness, recurrent nosebleeds, and a predisposition to sinusitis. In mild cases it may not require treatment, but when it affects breathing, surgical correction is considered.

Specialists who treat a deviated septum

El Doctor has 3,556 physicians registered who treat this condition. The main specialties are: General Surgeon (1,953), Otolaryngologist (945), Plastic Surgeon (644), Endoscopist (11), and General Practitioner (8). The average consultation cost is approximately $1,009 MXN.

Cities with the greatest coverage

The cities with the most available specialists are Monterrey (387), Guadalajara (257), Mexico City (204), Magdalena Contreras (165), and Santiago de Querétaro (111).

Septoplasty is the surgical procedure indicated to correct a deviated septum and restore nasal airflow. An otolaryngologist is the most appropriate specialist to assess the severity of the deviation and determine whether surgery is necessary.

Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation.

Data on 3,550 doctors who treat deviated septum

Typical price

$900 MXN

50% above the national median

50% charge between $700 and $1,100 MXN

36% with verified license 140 with 15+ years of experience 144 speak English

Insurance accepted

AXA Seguros136 MetLife116 GNP Seguros115 Seguros Monterrey107 Mapfre102 Bupa97

Which specialist treats deviated septum?

A deviated septum should be evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat specialist; a general surgeon or plastic surgeon may perform surgery if needed. A general practitioner can provide initial guidance. See a doctor if you have difficulty breathing through your nose or persistent one-sided congestion.

General Surgeon Otolaryngologist Plastic Surgeon Endoscopist General Practitioner Gastroenterologist Angiologist Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgeon