The 20 Best Pinguecula Doctors Near Me in hempstead, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Pinguecula near hempstead, NY. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Norman A. Saffra
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Norman A. Saffra
    Ophthalmology
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    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    855-295-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
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    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. William S. Kasper
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. William S. Kasper
    Ophthalmology
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    Sightmd

    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    516-742-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    William Kasper is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Kasper is rated as a Distinguished 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 Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis. Dr. Kasper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Advanced in Pinguecula
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    Sightmd

    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    516-742-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kathleen Van Valkenburg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Van Valkenburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Joseph L. Bacotti
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Joseph L. Bacotti
    Ophthalmology
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    330 Old Country Road, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    516-739-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Joseph Bacotti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Bacotti is rated as an Advanced 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bacotti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. William C. Boozan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. William C. Boozan
    Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    330 Old Country Rd, Suite 100, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    516-739-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Boozan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Boozan is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Periorbital Cellulitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Russell G. Fumuso
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Russell G. Fumuso
    Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Fumuso is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Fumuso is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Amy A. Mehta
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Amy A. Mehta
    Ophthalmology
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    Sightmd

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    516-763-4106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amy Mehta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Periorbital Cellulitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. John M. Alexander
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. John M. Alexander
    Ophthalmology
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    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    516-572-6706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Alexander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David Alevi
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David Alevi
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    1575 Hillside Ave Ste 202, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    718-292-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Alevi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Alevi is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, Pterygium, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Alevi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Advanced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required
    2025 Merrick Avenue, 
    Merrick, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    516-868-7110
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Nauheim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrick, New York. Dr. Nauheim is rated as an Advanced 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 Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract. Dr. Nauheim is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nauheim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sajid M. Malik
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sajid M. Malik
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    N & A Optical Inc.

    20504 Hillside Ave, 
    Hollis, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    718-464-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sajid Malik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollis, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Henry D. Perry
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Henry D. Perry
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ligneous Conjunctivitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Valerie Trubnik
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Valerie Trubnik
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    825 E Gate Blvd Ste 111, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    516-739-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Valerie Trubnik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Trubnik 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Lucy S. Sun
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Lucy S. Sun
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    516-832-8000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Lucy Sun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sun 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 Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Iridectomy. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sahas Narain
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Sahas Narain
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    516-832-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sahas Narain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Narain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Hereditary Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Marc S. Werner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Marc S. Werner
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    516-832-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Marc Werner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Werner 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    212-689-7676
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Thierry Hufnagel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Hufnagel 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Hufnagel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Experienced in Pinguecula
    Referral may be required

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    516-832-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Broderick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Peter J. Wong
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. Peter J. Wong
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced 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 Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Blepharophimosis, Blepharophimosis Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David M. Sachs
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pinguecula

    Dr. David M. Sachs
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-766-2519
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pinguecula. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 do I find the best Pinguecula doctor near hempstead, NY?

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    How does MediFind rank Pinguecula doctors near hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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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