Blepharoplasty in Woodbury, MN: the best eyelid surgeons
Dr. Umeng Thao, a plastic surgeon, ranks #1 for eyelid surgery in Woodbury on the blepharoplasty.pro score of before-and-after work, training and eyelid operations. Minnesota practices publish a typical $5,550 for an upper blepharoplasty. Medicare approves about $778 for one in Minnesota when the lids block vision.
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The top 8 on the map
Each marker carries the surgeon's rank in Woodbury.
Each marker carries the surgeon's rank on this list and sits at the center of the practice's ZIP code. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The Woodbury list
Eyelid surgeons with an office in Woodbury, best first.
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Dr. Umeng Thao, MD
604 Bielenberg Dr Suite 250, Woodbury · (651) 730-4100
General surgery residency, St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI; further training in plastic surgery in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Christopher Tolan, MD
217 Radio Dr, Woodbury · (651) 702-0750
Double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Garrett Griffin, MD
217 Radio Dr, Woodbury · (651) 702-0750
Head and Neck Surgery residency, University of Michigan.
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Dr. Douglas Dworak, MD
2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 110, Woodbury · (651) 738-6500
Residency in ophthalmology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Mohit Dewan, MD
635 Bielenberg Dr Ste 220, Woodbury · (651) 998-9048
Residency at the University of Minnesota, serving as Chief Resident.
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Dr. Sebastian Sciegienka, MD
217 Radio Dr, Woodbury · (651) 702-0750
Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Dr. Heather Rocheford, MD
2101 Woodwinds Dr Suite 400, Woodbury · (651) 739-1100
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Cost and insurance in Woodbury
What practices here publish, and when insurance pays.
Medicare's average approved amount for an upper blepharoplasty by a Minnesota surgeon, when the lids block vision (CMS 2024). Medicare claims from Woodbury go to National Government Services, Inc. (NGS); the rule is A52837. A visual field test and photographs show the loss first. The coverage rules.
Woodbury eyelid surgery questions
Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in Woodbury?
On the blepharoplasty.pro score, Dr. Umeng Thao ranks #1 in Woodbury, followed by Dr. Christopher Tolan and Dr. Garrett Griffin. The score for Dr. Umeng Thao counts an eyelid before-and-after gallery, an eyelid procedure page and a listing with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The method page lists each part of the score.
Does insurance cover eyelid surgery in Minnesota?
Medicare covers eyelid surgery in Minnesota when excess skin or a low lid blocks vision. Dr. Douglas Dworak bills the most Medicare eyelid operations from a Woodbury office, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. When a covered and a cosmetic operation are done together, the cosmetic part is billed to the patient. The coverage rules list what Medicare and each large insurer ask for.
Who does ptosis repair in Woodbury?
Dr. Douglas Dworak bills Medicare for ptosis repair from an office in Woodbury, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. Ptosis repair tightens the muscle that lifts a low upper lid. Medicare approves about $813 for one in Minnesota. Droopy eyelids and ptosis covers the operation and the eye drops.
Which Woodbury surgeons are oculoplastic surgeons?
Dr. Douglas Dworak (#4) and Dr. Mohit Dewan (#5) are the highest-ranked oculoplastic surgeons in Woodbury. Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists with further training in surgery of the eyelids, orbit and tear ducts. Oculoplastic surgeon vs plastic surgeon compares the two specialties. Most complete a two-year ASOPRS fellowship.
Where can I see before-and-after photos in Woodbury?
Dr. Umeng Thao (gallery), Dr. Christopher Tolan (gallery) and Dr. Garrett Griffin (gallery) show eyelid before-and-after photos on their own practice sites. In the Woodbury list, the "Before and after" link on a row opens that gallery. Blepharoplasty before and after sorts photos by operation and by state.
Which cities near Woodbury have eyelid surgeons?
The nearest Minnesota cities with their own ranking are Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Edina. Dr. Ashish Mahajan ranks first in Saint Paul. Dr. Douglas Gervais ranks first in Minneapolis. Dr. Jonathan Witzke ranks first in Edina. All of Minnesota has the state ranking.
Nearby cities in Minnesota
Nearest first, with the top eyelid surgeon in each.
The procedures
What each operation does, who it suits and how recovery goes.
A city lists surgeons whose office address on file is in Woodbury. The method explains the ranking.