The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Alabama, US. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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85 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dermatology Center South PC

    2800 Ross Clark Cir Ste 1, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sebastian Heersink is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Heersink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Parker Cornea

    3745 Corporate Woods Dr, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Parker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, Glaucoma, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Parker Cornea

    3745 Corporate Woods Dr, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Parker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Jeffrey J. Fuller MD PC

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Albright is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Albright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center Surgeons & Assoc. LLC

    401 Meridian St N Ste 200, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Frederick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    700 18th St S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priscilla Fowler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Montgomery Eye Surgery Center

    2752 Zelda Rd, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    In Shin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Tuscaloosa Ophthalmology Inc.

    535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Ste B1, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    David Judge MD PC

    2015 Rainbow Dr, 
    Gadsden, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Judge is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gadsden, Alabama. Dr. Judge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Pterygium, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Surgical Associates P C.

    2664 Hartford Hwy, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wallace is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    East Alabama Eye Clinic Of Anniston PC

    1029 Christine Ave, 
    Anniston, AL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Keys is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Anniston, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Keys is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Tuscaloosa Ophthalmology Inc.

    535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Ste B1, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC

    1000 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Bains is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bains is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Montgomery Eye Surgery Center

    2752 Zelda Rd, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Swan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Swan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3290 Dauphin St Ste 500, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Zloty is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Zloty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center Surgeons & Assoc. LLC

    401 Meridian St N Ste 200, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Hubickey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hubickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Florence Ophthalmology LLC

    646 Cox Creek Pkwy Ste A, 
    Florence, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brummitt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Brummitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Dermatology Center South PC

    2800 Ross Clark Cir Ste 1, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marnix Heersink is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Heersink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    S. Douglas Owens M.D. P.C.

    262 Mitylene Park Dr, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Owens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    William E Holcomb, MD And Associates, Inc

    1813 Kress St, 
    Cullman, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Holcomb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cullman, Alabama. Dr. Holcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Holcomb is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Alabama, 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 Pterygium doctor in Alabama, 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 Pterygium doctors in Alabama, 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 Pterygium doctors in Alabama, 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 Pterygium doctor in Alabama, 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 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 Alabama, 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 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 Alabama, US?

    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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