Would you go to an Ophthalmologist for a brow and eye lid surgery ? My insurance covers the surgery from this type doctor

Beyond this extensive training, carefully look at what the surgeon actually does.  Does the website reflect that they do forehead lifts, do you like the surgical results you see, or is there something not to your likely about the work the surgeon does.  How does the surgeon propose to do the forehead lift.  What method will they be using to fixate the forehead flap.  Will surgery be done endoscopically (hidden incision) or will it be a direct forehead that will leave a permanent scar that is visible at your eyebrow or in the middle of the forehead.

Insurance companies today rarely cover the complete cost of eyelid surgery. It really depends on the diagnosis and the amount of vision impairment you demonstrate. You  must have significant upper lid ptosis and the doctor will need to agree to accept the insurance. I advise you to avoid a general ophthalmologist, and only see an oculoplastic surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon. You only have one pair of eye and you should always look for the best care and treatment.

If you have enough ptosis to get insurance to cover, see an oculoplastic surgeon who accepts your insurance.  They can do the testing needed to get approval from the insurance company.  An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist with special training in eyelid surgery.  

As mentioned on numerous previous answers, the insurance company doesn't cover surgery based on the doctor.  They base coverage based on type of surgery planned.  If you are going to have plastic surgery, why would you use anyone other than a plastic surgeon.  Typically coverage is based on symptoms, results of a "Peripheral Field Vision Test",  photos demonstrating the anatomy and planned procedure.  The test can be done by an optometrist, but the rest needs to be sent in by the plastic surgeon in the form of a letter to the insurance company. Choose your surgeon based on training and experience.  A plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery will have expertise in both Eyelid and Brow Lift and be able to explain which is best.  Most of my patients need a browlift rather than eyelid lift, many  people need both.  Browlifts are done endoscopically in the majority of cases so you need someone with experience in that procedure as well.

Being from Alabama I can assure you that you have gotten the wrong information. Insurance does not cover a particular type of doctor , only a particular type of surgery. In fact the way it is determined if the procedure is covered is by a test that measures your visual field obstruction created by the loose skin and/or droopy brow. If your visual field reduction is 50% or greater, then Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will cover only one of the procedures; either the upper lid blepharoplasty or the brow lift, but not both. Occuloplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and plastic surgeons all do this type of surgery , however, the brow is more commonly done by the latter two. Most surgeons now perform the browlift endoscopically so there is no need for scars on your brow for this type of surgery if you need it. Also the browlift is necessary in around 80% in my cases since once the brow is in the proper position the amount of excess skin in the upper lid is less.  Be sure the surgeon has a lot of experience in cosmetic surgery and is board certified.

Only If the ophthalmologist did a fellowship in oculoplastic surgery and specializes in this type of surgery.

Don't count on the insurance. However, if you see an ophthalmologist rather than a board certified plastic surgeon, see an ophthalmologist with specialty training in oculoplastic surgery.

If you want cosmetic surgery you need to choose a surgeon who is good at it. Choosing surgeon based on insurance is poor investment in yourself. Most good cosmetic plastic surgeons do not meddle with insurances. Invest in yourself.

It is very rare for medical insurance to cover a brow lift and eyelid surgery, since the majority of the time both of these procedures are performed for cosmetic purposes.  Choose your surgeon based on their before and after results in their photo gallery, NOT because they take your medical insurance.  Shop quality, not price since this is  your face.  

Occuloplastic surgeons are fellowship-trained ophthalmologists who have the expertise to perform brow and eyelid surgery.  You will want to make sure that the ophthalmologist you are seeing has this additional training and experience.  And of course, choose a surgeon that you are comfortable with.  When it comes to insurance coverage of eyelid and brow surgery, you will likely have to fail various tests, such as a visual field test, before your surgeon can apply for insurance approval.  Even then, some insurances will deny coverage and deem the surgery to be "cosmetic."  Good luck!