Blepharoplasty in St. Louis, MO: the best eyelid surgeons
Dr. John Holds, an oculofacial plastic surgeon, ranks #1 for eyelid surgery in St. Louis on the blepharoplasty.pro score of before-and-after work, training and eyelid operations. Medicare approves about $760 for an upper blepharoplasty in Missouri when the lids block vision. Each row has the office, phone and work.
The top 20 on the map
Each marker carries the surgeon's rank in St. Louis.
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 St. Louis list
Eyelid surgeons with an office in St. Louis, best first.
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Dr. John Holds, MD
12990 Manchester Rd Ste 102, St. Louis · (314) 567-3567
Ophthalmology residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute; chief resident 1986-1987.
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Management of the Tarsal Fold with Ptosis Management in Aesthetic Blepharoplasty (2026) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Laxmeesh Nayak, MD
607 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis
Surgical residency (internship and residency), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, studying general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and head and neck surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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Dr. Terence Myckatyn, MD
1020 N Mason Rd Div Surg Plastics, Mob 3 Ste 110, St. Louis · (314) 362-7388
Plastic surgery residency (six years) and fellowship training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Dr. Paul Rottler, MD
505 Couch Ave Suite 120, St. Louis · (314) 966-8880
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Dr. Brock Ridenour, MD
12460 Olive Blvd Suite 202, St. Louis · (314) 909-1202
Fellowship, Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle.
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Dr. Milind Kachare, MD
607 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis · (314) 991-5438
General surgery internship and residency: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, and University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
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Dr. Judith Gurley, MD
9910 Clayton Rd, St. Louis · (636) 812-4300
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Craig Boswell, MD
969 N Mason Rd Suite 170, St. Louis · (314) 628-8200
Resident in General Surgery (1995-1999) and Plastic Surgery (1999-2001), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis; Executive Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. David Caplin, MD
845 N New Ballas Ct Suite 300, St. Louis · (314) 569-0130
Internship and residency in general surgery: Jewish Hospital at Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
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Dr. Gabriela Espinoza, MD
1225 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Upper Eyelid Reconstruction (2016) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Keith Brandt, MD
4921 Parkview Pl Div Surg Plastics, Ste 6G, St. Louis · (314) 362-7388
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Dr. Patricia McGuire, MD
845 N New Ballas Ct Suite 300, St. Louis · (314) 569-0130
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Dr. Philip Custer, MD
4901 Forest Park Ave Dept Ophthalmology, 6th Fl, St. Louis
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Involutional Entropion: Demographics, Presenting Findings, Surgical Management (2026) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Tiffany Ho, MD
517 S Euclid Ave Dept Opthalmology, 1st Fl, St. Louis · (314) 362-3431
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Simple Incisionless Temporary Stabilization: An Adjunct to Lower Blepharoplasty (2024) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Steven Couch, MD
450 N New Ballas Rd Dept Ophthalmology, Ste 260, St. Louis
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Lower eyelid margin reconstruction: results of five different techniques (2023) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Robi Maamari, MD
517 S Euclid Ave Dept Opthalmology, 1st Fl, St. Louis · (314) 362-3431
Publishes eyelid surgery research: Upper Blepharoplasty: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Preoperative Considerations and Surgical Techniques (2023) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery
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Dr. Brian Porshinsky, MD
621 S New Ballas Rd Suite 7003B, St. Louis · (314) 251-5570
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Dr. Nicholas Ranson, MD
Ophthalmology Consultants/Glacier Eye Clinic, 12990 Manchester Rd, St. Louis
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Also in St. Louis, listed from public records with no practice website found: Dr. Krishna Kalyam (ophthalmologist).
Cost and insurance in St. Louis
What practices here publish, and when insurance pays.
Prices vary by surgeon, anesthesia and the operating room; the cost page has published prices nationally.
Medicare's average approved amount for an upper blepharoplasty by a Missouri surgeon, when the lids block vision (CMS 2024). Medicare claims from St. Louis go to Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS); the rule is L34528. A visual field test and photographs show the loss first. The coverage rules.
| Practice | Operation | Price, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa | Upper blepharoplasty | "$17,000-$27,000 - Upper Eyelid Lift (Upper Blepharoplasty)" source |
| Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa | Lower blepharoplasty | "$19,000-$29,000 - Lower Eyelid Lift (Lower Blepharoplasty)" source |
| Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa | Upper and lower blepharoplasty | "$26,000-$37,000 - Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift" source |
St. Louis eyelid surgery questions
Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in St. Louis?
On the blepharoplasty.pro score, Dr. John Holds ranks #1 in St. Louis, followed by Dr. Laxmeesh Nayak and Dr. Terence Myckatyn. The score for Dr. John Holds counts an eyelid before-and-after gallery, an eyelid procedure page, a listing with the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 40 published papers. The method page lists each part of the score.
Does insurance cover eyelid surgery in Missouri?
Medicare covers eyelid surgery in Missouri when excess skin or a low lid blocks vision. Dr. Robi Maamari bills the most Medicare eyelid operations from a St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Dr. Robi Maamari, Dr. Steven Couch and Dr. Tiffany Ho bill Medicare for ptosis repair from an office in St. Louis, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. Ptosis repair tightens the muscle that lifts a low upper lid. Medicare approves about $749 for one in Missouri. Droopy eyelids and ptosis covers the operation and the eye drops.
Which St. Louis surgeons are oculoplastic surgeons?
Dr. John Holds (#1), Dr. Gabriela Espinoza (#10) and Dr. Tiffany Ho (#17) are the highest-ranked oculoplastic surgeons in St. Louis. 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.
Where can I see before-and-after photos in St. Louis?
Dr. John Holds (gallery), Dr. Laxmeesh Nayak (gallery) and Dr. Terence Myckatyn (gallery) show eyelid before-and-after photos on their own practice sites. In the St. Louis list, the "Before and after" link on a row opens that gallery. Blepharoplasty before and after sorts photos by operation and by state.
Who are the top eyelid surgeons near St. Louis?
St. Louis is part of the St. Louis area ranking, which takes in every listed practice within 30 miles of St. Louis. Dr. John Holds of St. Louis ranks first in that area. Dr. John Holds, #1 in St. Louis, ranks #1 there. Dr. Laxmeesh Nayak of St. Louis ranks second.
Nearby cities in Missouri
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 St. Louis. The method explains the ranking.