The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near San Diego, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Gregory Stainer
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Gregory Stainer
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1520 E Plaza Blvd, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    619-425-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Stainer is an Ophthalmologist in National City, California. Dr. Stainer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sarjan Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sarjan Patel
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    619-697-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Mauricio Pons
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Mauricio Pons
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    619-425-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mauricio Pons is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Pons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Bishoy Said
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Bishoy Said
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown Pharmacy

    300 Fir St Fl 1, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    619-446-1560
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Bishoy Said is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Cogan's Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Blake Shaw
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Blake Shaw
    Ophthalmology

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc.

    1809 National Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    619-515-2300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Shaw is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Nora Khatib
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Nora Khatib
    Ophthalmology

    L Dale Lapp M D Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 640, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    619-642-2240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nora Khatib is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khatib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Kentaro Yamada
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Kentaro Yamada
    Ophthalmology

    Kentaro E Yamada M.D. Inc.

    1040 University Ave Ste B209A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    619-299-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kentaro Yamada is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yamada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Cataract, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Henry Hudson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Henry Hudson
    Ophthalmology

    Precision Eye Care A Medical Corp Clinic

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 302, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    619-472-1010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Hudson is an Ophthalmologist in National City, California. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Duane Bryant
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Duane Bryant
    Ophthalmology

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    619-422-1471
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Duane Bryant is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Alexander Zabaneh
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Alexander Zabaneh
    Ophthalmology

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    619-422-1471
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Zabaneh is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Zabaneh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pterygium, Cataract, and Pinguecula.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Ellie Samadani
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Ellie Samadani
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford G Feldman MD Inc

    3737 Moraga Ave Ste A105, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    858-273-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ellie Samadani is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Samadani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Gitane Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Gitane Patel
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    619-440-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sujata Prabhu
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sujata Prabhu
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    619-465-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sujata Prabhu is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Tayson Delengocky
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Tayson Delengocky
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    619-425-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tayson Delengocky is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Delengocky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Walid Abdallah
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Walid Abdallah
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    619-425-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Walid Abdallah is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Abdallah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Colin Ip
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Colin Ip
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    619-378-3202
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Colin Ip is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Ip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Richard Leung
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Richard Leung
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    858-939-3400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Leung is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David Castillejos
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David Castillejos
    Ophthalmology

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    619-422-1471
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Castillejos is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Maria Castillejos
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Maria Castillejos
    Ophthalmology

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    619-422-1471
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Maria Castillejos is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Barry Katzman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Barry Katzman
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    619-697-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Barry Katzman is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pinguecula?

    A pingueculum is a common, noncancerous growth of the conjunctiva. This is the clear, thin tissue that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). The growth occurs in the part of the conjunctiva that is exposed when the eye is open.

    When should I see a Pinguecula doctor near San Diego, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pinguecula doctor near San Diego, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Pinguecula doctor near San Diego, CA?

    You can find a Pinguecula doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pinguecula doctors near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pinguecula doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pinguecula doctor near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pinguecula doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pinguecula doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pinguecula doctor near San Diego, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pinguecula doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pinguecula doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pinguecula doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pinguecula doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pinguecula doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pinguecula doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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