The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near Illinois, US. Of these, 73 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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79 providers found
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos A. Lopez, MD, SC

    9005 W. Cermak Rd., 
    North Riverside, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcos Lopez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Riverside, Illinois. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Thao Nguyen Tran, MD, SC

    1641 N Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese

    Thao Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pinguecula. Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Advanced 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 Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Kirk is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Southwest Eye Center, SC

    3330 W 177th St, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Bhagvanji Meghpara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Meghpara 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Meghpara is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Futterman, MD, an ophthalmologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, from routine vision needs to advanced procedures. His expertise includes cataract surgery, glaucoma, dry eye and management of diabetic eye disease. Dr. Futterman emphasizes patient education, helping individuals understand their conditions and treatment options to improve vision, eye health and overall quality of life. Dr. Futterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Futterman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish

    Kathleen Scarpulla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Scarpulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Scarpulla is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    West Suburban Eye Associates, LLC

    1 Erie Ct., Suite 6140, 
    Oak Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    David Springer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Springer 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, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Uveitis. Dr. Springer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Sayeda Ali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Korey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Korey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Korey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Ticho Eye Associates

    10436 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Sanders is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Sanders is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 280, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belal H. Bakir, MD, a specialist in ophthalmology at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataract and glaucoma management. He treats patients using advanced procedures such as cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and laser eye surgery. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive techniques that support long-term vision health. Dr. Bakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Bakir is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Eyes Of Grace, SC

    9669 Kenton Ave, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Grace Bai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Bai 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 Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Bai is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lubeck is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Partners, Ltd.

    740 Waukegan Rd., Suite 360, 
    Deerfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Agnieszka Nagpal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Nagpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis. Dr. Nagpal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Partners, Ltd.

    740 Waukegan Rd., Suite 360, 
    Deerfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diany Morales is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Esotropia, Nearsightedness, and Cataract. Dr. Morales is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    North Shore Glaucoma Center

    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Julie Pearlman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Pearlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Pearlman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    North Shore Eye Consultants, Ltd.

    2440 Ravine Way, Suite 500, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Cunningham is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Ophthalmology Associates, Ltd

    1670 Capital St, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evelyn Ackermann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Ackermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Presbyopia. Dr. Ackermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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