The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Pterygium near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Ludwig M. Heindl
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Ludwig M. Heindl
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    Kerpener Street 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Ludwig Heindl practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Heindl is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Uveal Melanoma, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Claus Cursiefen
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Claus Cursiefen
    Referral may be required
    Kerpener Str. 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Claus Cursiefen practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Cursiefen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Pterygium, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Matthias Fuest
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Matthias Fuest
    Referral may be required
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Matthias Fuest practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Fuest is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Alexander C. Rokohl
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Alexander C. Rokohl
    Referral may be required
    Kerpener Street 62, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Alexander Rokohl practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Rokohl is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Ectropion, Pterygium, Corneal Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Maria Notara
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Maria Notara
    Referral may be required
    Joseph Stelzmann Str. 26, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Maria Notara practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Notara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Larynx Atresia, Aniridia, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Nikolaos E. Bechrakis
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Nikolaos E. Bechrakis
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Nikolaos Bechrakis practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Bechrakis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Graves Disease, Vitrectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Bjorn Schumacher
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Bjorn Schumacher
    Referral may be required
    Joseph Stelzmann Str. 26, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Bjorn Schumacher practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Schumacher is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cockayne Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Norbert Bornfeld
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Norbert Bornfeld
    Referral may be required
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Norbert Bornfeld practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Bornfeld is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Vitrectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Ekaterina A. Sokolenko
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Ekaterina A. Sokolenko
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Ekaterina Sokolenko practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Sokolenko is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Jan Kriz
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Jan Kriz
    Referral may be required

    Alexianer Clemenshospital Münster

    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Jan Kriz practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Kriz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hodgkin Lymphoma, Ledderhose Disease, Mediastinal Tumor, and Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Leyla Jabbarli
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Leyla Jabbarli
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Leyla Jabbarli practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Jabbarli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Thomas A. Volatier
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Thomas A. Volatier
    Referral may be required
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Thomas Volatier practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Volatier is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Iraklis Vastardis
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Iraklis Vastardis
    Referral may be required
    Dortmund, NW, DE 

    Iraklis Vastardis practices practicing medicine in Dortmund, Germany. Vastardis is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Hyphema, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Anna M. Lentzsch
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Anna M. Lentzsch
    Referral may be required
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Anna Lentzsch practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Lentzsch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Larynx Atresia, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dirk Fluhs
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dirk Fluhs
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Dirk Fluhs practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Fluhs is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Uwe F. Haverkamp
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Uwe F. Haverkamp
    Referral may be required
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Uwe Haverkamp practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Haverkamp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hodgkin Lymphoma, Ledderhose Disease, Mediastinal Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Maja Guberina
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Maja Guberina
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Maja Guberina practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Guberina is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Martin Stuschke
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Martin Stuschke
    Referral may be required
    Hufeland Str. 55, 
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Martin Stuschke practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Stuschke is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Vitrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Matthias Bramkamp
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Matthias Bramkamp
    Referral may be required
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Matthias Bramkamp practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Bramkamp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Henrike Westekemper
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Henrike Westekemper
    Referral may be required
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Henrike Westekemper practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Westekemper is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Pterygium?

    A pterygium is a noncancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue (conjunctiva) of the eye. This growth covers the white part of the eye (sclera) and extends onto the cornea. It is often slightly raised and contains visible blood vessels. The problem may occur on one or both eyes.

    When should I see a Pterygium doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pterygium 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 Pterygium doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Pterygium 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 Pterygium 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 Pterygium doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium 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 Pterygium doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pterygium 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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