The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in Babylon, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near Babylon, NY. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    360 Montauk Highway, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Willig is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, New York. Dr. Willig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    590 Nicolls Road, 
    Deer Park, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faye Knoll is an Ophthalmologist in Deer Park, New York. Dr. Knoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    500 West Main Street, Suite 210, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Nattis is an Ophthalmologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Nattis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    500 West Main Street, Suite 210, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Nudelman is an Ophthalmologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Nudelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Epicanthal Folds, Strabismus, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    360 Montauk Highway, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language

    Gregory Persak is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, New York. Dr. Persak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    360 Montauk Highway, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bennett Hong is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, New York. Dr. Hong has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Sjogren Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Suffolk Orthopaedic Associates PC

    375 E Main St Ste 24, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Lewen is an Ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Lewen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    805 Broadway Ste 106, 
    Amityville, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Kumar is an Ophthalmologist in Amityville, New York. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Pinguecula, Blepharitis, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    375 East Main Street, Suite 24, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Scibilia is an Ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Scibilia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raju Sarwal is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Sarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shetal Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Nichols is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Blepharophimosis, Blepharophimosis Syndrome, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Farihah Anwar
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farihah Anwar is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Alina Djougarian
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian

    Alina Djougarian is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Djougarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Ptosis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Carolyn Y. Shih
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Carolyn Y. Shih, MD, MBA, MPH is the Director of Clinical Research and the Director of Refractive Surgery at the North Shore LIJ Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih received her undergraduate degree with double honors from Brown University where she was elected to become a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Subsequently Dr. Shih attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she received her Doctorate of Medicine. During medical school, she was named a Rifkind Research Fellow and received the Alvin Behrens Memorial Fund Award. Dr. Shih has also received a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters of Public Health from Columbia University. She subsequently completed her residency at the Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University and her Corneal and External Disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Shih specializes in corneal and external diseases and performs corneal transplants such as Penetrating Keratoplasty, Descemet s stripping endothelial Keratoplasty,, and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty. She also performs cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Dr. Shih has published her clinical research in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters and presented at national meetings. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the New York Organ Donor and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York State Ophthalmology Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    125 Kennedy Drive, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language

    Edward Riegel is an Ophthalmologist in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Riegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Pinguecula, Blepharitis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Internal Medicine

    Frank R. Maurio Neuropsychology PLLC

    164 W Main St, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Valinotti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Babylon, New York. Dr. Valinotti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    500 W Main St Ste 210, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Rosenberg is an Ophthalmologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    500 W Main St Ste 210, 
    Babylon, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alanna Nattis is an Ophthalmologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Nattis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Ophthalmology
    375 East Main Street, Suite 24, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Edward Baron is an Ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Baron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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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 near Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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 Babylon, NY?

    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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