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Last updated: September 16, 2026

How Much Does a Craniotomy Cost in Mexico in 2026?

Craniotomy in Mexico costs $30,000 to $50,000 in September 2026, the country range Bookimed collects. Prices vary by the clinic, the package it quotes and what that package covers. Additional charges include an electrocardiogram, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, a PET-CT with gallium 68(PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test, ranging from $50 to $3,800. Against the US at $80,000 to $160,000, Mexico's range saves 67% on median pricing. A single clinic's quote, however, can fall as low as $17,500, below the floor of the country range. The one clinic with a published price quotes $17,500 to $46,700, so a single quote can fall below $30,000.

How Much Does a Craniotomy Cost in Mexico in 2026?
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Mexico Craniotomy Cost Overview

What you are looking atFigure
Typical price in Mexico$30,000–$50,000
Clinic prices$17,500–$46,700
Clinics4
CitiesGuadalajara
AccreditationsJCI
Billed on topECG, Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon, PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA), Tumor Marker Blood Test
Compared with the US$80,000–$160,000

Mexico Craniotomy Cost by Clinic

Craniotomy in Mexico runs $17,500 to $46,700 at the one clinic that publishes a price. Of the four clinics in Mexico that perform craniotomy, only one publishes its price. The four best clinics below are the ones Bookimed ranks first. Monterrey holds half the clinics for this specialized surgical procedure, with two listings. The other clinics are located in Mexicali and Guadalajara.

ClinicCityOperation price
Hospital de la FamiliaMexicali–
GDL High Specialty NeurosurgeryGuadalajara$17,500–$46,700
Hospital Zambrano HellionMonterrey–
Hospital San Jos Tecnolgico de MonterreyMonterrey–

What Is Not Included in the Craniotomy Price in Mexico

Beyond the craniotomy price, some clinics in Mexico charge separately for additional services. These may include ECG at $50, online consultation with a neurosurgeon at $90, a tumor marker blood test at $100, and PET-CT scans starting at $3,800. Not every patient requires all of these tests.

Billed on topClinicsStarting price
ECG1$50
Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon1$90
Tumor Marker Blood Test1$100
PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)1$3,800

What Affects the Craniotomy Price in Mexico

Craniotomy price in Mexico depends on the clinic and what is billed on top. Published prices across clinics run $17,500 to $46,700, a much wider span than the country range of $30,000 to $50,000. Billed separately are an electrocardiogram starting at $50, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon starting at $90 and a tumor marker blood test starting at $100.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Other Countries

Craniotomy in Mexico costs $30,000 to $50,000, ranking ninth among the 12 countries compared. India, Turkey, Poland, Thailand, Germany, South Korea, Spain and Australia all charge less, from $5,700 to $48,500, while Canada, the UK and the US charge more. Against the US, the comparison base at $80,000 to $160,000, Mexico runs about 67% less.

CountryTypical priceDifference vs Mexico
India$5,700–$9,80081% less than Mexico
Turkey$6,500–$14,60074% less than Mexico
Poland$12,000–$25,00054% less than Mexico
Thailand$15,000–$30,00044% less than Mexico
Germany$20,800–$35,80029% less than Mexico
South Korea$25,900–$38,00020% less than Mexico
Spain$25,000–$45,00012% less than Mexico
Australia$22,500–$48,50011% less than Mexico
Mexico (this page)$30,000–$50,000—
Canada$38,500–$64,00028% more than Mexico
the UK$40,000–$80,00050% more than Mexico
the US$80,000–$160,000200% more than Mexico

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs India

Craniotomy in India costs $5,700 to $9,800, about 81% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Neither country's billed extras overlap. Clinics in Mexico bill for ECG, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in India bill for a consultation with a neurosurgeon, a consultation with an oncologist, lab tests and PET/CT.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Turkey

Craniotomy in Turkey costs $6,500 to $14,600, about 74% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill ECG and a tumor marker blood test on top of the procedure price. ECG starts at $50 in Mexico and at $20 in Turkey. The tumor marker blood test starts at $100 in Mexico and at $30 in Turkey. Clinics in Mexico also bill for an online consultation with a neurosurgeon and PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA). Clinics in Turkey also bill for chest X-ray, EEG, lab tests and PET/CT.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Poland

Craniotomy in Poland costs $12,000 to $25,000, about 54% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill a tumor marker blood test on top of the procedure price, starting at $100 in Mexico and at $10 in Poland. Clinics in Mexico also bill for ECG, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon and PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA). Clinics in Poland also bill for chest X-ray, a consultation with a surgeon and an online consultation with a surgeon.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Thailand

Craniotomy in Thailand costs $15,000 to $30,000, about 44% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill ECG on top of the procedure price, starting at $50 in Mexico and at $20 in Thailand. Clinics in Mexico also bill for an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in Thailand also bill for chest X-ray, a consultation with a surgeon and lab tests.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Germany

Craniotomy in Germany costs $20,800 to $35,800, about 29% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill ECG on top of the procedure price, starting at $50 in Mexico and at $60 in Germany. Clinics in Mexico also bill for an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in Germany also bill for a consultation with an oncologist, an MRI of the chest and PET/CT.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs South Korea

Craniotomy in South Korea costs $25,900 to $38,000, about 20% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Neither country's billed extras overlap. Clinics in Mexico bill for ECG, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in South Korea bill for a consultation with a neurologist, a consultation with an oncologist, electromyography and PET/CT.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Spain

Craniotomy in Spain costs $25,000 to $45,000, about 12% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill an online neurosurgeon consultation on top of the procedure price, starting at $90 in Mexico and at $350 in Spain. Clinics in Mexico also bill for ECG, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in Spain also bill for a complete blood count, a consultation with a physician, a consultation with an oncologist and an online consultation with an oncologist, among others.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Australia

Craniotomy in Australia costs $22,500 to $48,500, about 11% less than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs Canada

Craniotomy in Canada costs $38,500 to $64,000, about 28% more than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs the UK

Craniotomy in the UK costs $40,000 to $80,000, about 50% more than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Neither country's billed extras overlap. Clinics in Mexico bill for ECG, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA) and a tumor marker blood test. Clinics in the UK bill for PET/CT.

Craniotomy Cost in Mexico vs the US

Craniotomy in the US costs $80,000 to $160,000, about 200% more than Mexico's $30,000 to $50,000. Both countries bill a tumor marker blood test on top of the procedure price, starting at $100 in Mexico and at $400 in the US. Clinics in Mexico also bill for ECG, an online consultation with a neurosurgeon and PET-CT with gallium 68 (PSMA). Clinics in the US also bill for biochemical blood analysis, a bone marrow biopsy, a complete blood count and a consultation with a neurosurgeon, among others.

Methodology: How Bookimed Calculates Craniotomy Cost in Mexico

The typical price range for a craniotomy in Mexico is $30,000–$50,000. It comes from Bookimed's own price data: patient requests, official quotes from partner clinics, and real invoices. Median costs are updated monthly.

Clinic prices in the clinic table are what each clinic publishes for a craniotomy. 1 of 4 clinics in Mexico publishes one, and that price is $17,500–$46,700.

A single quote can fall below the typical range. Clinic figures above are shown as each clinic published them.

Craniotomy Clinics in Other Countries