Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Areas that research this procedure Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Research Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Cofer, Shelagh A. M.D. Minnesota Neff, Brian A. M.D. Minnesota Wiedermann, Josh P. M.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About Aug. 15, 2026 PrintShow references Ear tubes. ENThealth. https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/ear-tubes/. Accessed May 8, 2026. Ear infections in children. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/ear-infections-children. Accessed Dec. 19, 2022. AskMayoExpert. Tympanostomy/pressure equalization (PE) tubes (child). Mayo Clinic; 2024. Isaacson G. Overview of tympanostomy tube placement, postoperative care, and complications in children. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed June 18, 2026. Preparing for surgery: Kids' checklist. American Society of Anesthesiologists. https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/preparing-for-surgery/prep/preparing-for-surgery-kids-checklist/. Accessed Dec. 21, 2022. Otitis media (chronic suppurative). Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/middle-ear-and-tympanic-membrane-disorders/otitis-media-chronic-suppurative#. Accessed Dec. 19, 2022. Rosenfeld RM, et al. Executive summary of clinical practice guideline on tympanostomy tubes in children (update). Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. 2022; doi:10.1177/01945998211065661. In-office placement of tubes in pediatric patients while awake. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.entnet.org/resource/in-office-placement-of-tubes-in-pediatric-patients-while-awake/. Accessed June 1, 2026. Related Cleft lip and cleft palate Ear infection (middle ear) Hearing loss Middle ear Tympanostomy tubes Show more related content Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked as highly performing for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Ear tubesAboutDoctors&Departments PRC-20164059 Tests & Procedures Ear tubes