The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near Louisiana, US. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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68 providers found
    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8445 Line Ave # 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Vannorman is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vannorman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner UHC Eye Clinic

    401 Saint Julien Ave, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricardo Ii Ii is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ii Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Ii Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Joseph E Humble And Raymond Haik PTRS

    1804 N 7th St, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Bonnette is an Ophthalmologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Bonnette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Surgery Center

    10423 Old Hammond Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Guidry is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Joseph E Humble And Raymond Haik PTRS

    1804 N 7th St, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Dinh is an Ophthalmologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Dinh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Nola Ophthalmology Inc.

    5646 Read Blvd Ste 180, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    John M Azar MD Apmc

    516 Saint Landry St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Graul is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Graul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Interstitial Keratitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Carter is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leni Sumich is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sumich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Desai Eye Care

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Keating is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Redmond is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    John M Azar MD Apmc

    516 Saint Landry St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Hall is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 107, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Owen Lacour is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour 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), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Clemons is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clemons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dacryoadenitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Clemons is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clemons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Heigle is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Keratoconus.

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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 in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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