The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in gardena, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near gardena, CA. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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95 providers found
    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Century Eye Care Medical Center

    4477 W 118th St, Ste 101, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehrdad Aghai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Aghai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Aghai is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aghai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Retina Macula Institute

    4201 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Grotting is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Grotting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Grotting is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Grotting is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1875 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 101, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunmin Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    879 West 190th Street, Suite 100, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Sato is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Sato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Sato is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hecht Eye Institute

    4161 Redondo Beach Blvd Fl 3, 
    Lawndale, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hecht is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lawndale, California. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Markman And Wolstan, A Medical Group

    3838 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Damien Goldberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Goldberg is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Aarchan Joshi, MD Inc

    520 N Prospect Ave, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aarchan Joshi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Andrew Choy MD Corp

    4401 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Clark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Amblyopia. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required
    8717 La Tijera Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Goodwin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Goodwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lakewood Eye Physicians And Surgeons

    3300 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Thuc-trinh Nhu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Nhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Nhu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lakewood Eye Physicians

    3300 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kate Xie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Xie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Xie is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Lakewood Eye Physicians

    3300 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Jarstad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Jarstad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Jarstad is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jarstad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Family Medicine

    Clinica Monsenor Oscar A Romero

    2032 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gitter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gitter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gitter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Kweku Grant-Acquah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Grant-Acquah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Grant-Acquah is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Grant-Acquah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sinan Albear is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Albear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Albear is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Albear is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarek Alasil is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Alasil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Kallikrein Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Alasil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alasil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Saeed Javidi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Javidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Javidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    3440 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Internal Medicine

    Wolstan & Goldberg Eye Associates Inc. A Medical Corporaton

    23600 Telo Ave Ste 100, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuyet-mai Phan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Phan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pinguecula, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 does MediFind rank Pinguecula doctors near gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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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