The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Arkansas, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Arkansas, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David B. Warner
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David B. Warner
    Ophthalmology
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    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-686-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Warner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Warner 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    Fair Park Surgery Center

    200 N Van Buren St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-907-0970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christian Hester is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Hester is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Cataract. Dr. Hester is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Allison S. Booth
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Allison S. Booth
    Ophthalmology
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    Ozark Eye Center PA

    360 Highway 5 N, 
    Mountain Home, AR 
    870-425-2277
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Booth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dr. Booth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter M. Daut
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter M. Daut
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Henry Eye Clinic

    741 E Van Asche Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    479-442-5227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Daut is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Daut is rated as an Advanced 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Daut is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David L. Baker
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David L. Baker
    Ophthalmology
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    Baker Ambulatory Surgery Center

    810 Merriman St, 
    Conway, AR 
    800-305-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Baker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Conway, Arkansas. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert B. Knox
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert B. Knox
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Group LLC

    7901 Dallas St, 
    Fort Smith, AR 
    479-782-8892
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Knox is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Knox is rated as an Experienced 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 Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome. Dr. Knox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Lowery Medical Surgical Eye Center PA

    105 Central Ave, 
    Searcy, AR 
    501-268-7154
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tracey Schmucker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Searcy, Arkansas. Dr. Schmucker is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Schmucker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas L. Nix
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas L. Nix
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Jonesboro Inc

    4800 E Johnson Ave, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    870-936-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Nix is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Nix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ectropion, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Nix is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul M. Henry
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul M. Henry
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Henry Eye Clinic

    741 E Van Asche Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    479-442-5227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Henry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Arkansas Outpatient Eye Surgery Center LLC

    3689 N Steele Blvd, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    479-521-2555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eddie Mengarelli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Mengarelli 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Mengarelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald L. Lowery
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald L. Lowery
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lowery Medical Surgical Eye Center PA

    105 Central Ave, 
    Searcy, AR 
    501-268-7154
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Lowery is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Searcy, Arkansas. Dr. Lowery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Lowery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James R. Hoffman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James R. Hoffman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Physicians Day Surgery Center

    3805 W 28th Ave, 
    Pine Bluff, AR 
    870-536-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Hoffman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tracy C. Baltz
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tracy C. Baltz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fair Park Surgery Center

    200 N Van Buren St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-907-0970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tracy Baltz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Baltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Baltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Burks
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Burks
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP

    4104 Richards Rd, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    501-712-2243
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Burks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Burks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ethan J. Wright
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ethan J. Wright
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harrison Surgery Center

    105 Sawgrass Pt, 
    Harrison, AR 
    870-741-1910
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ethan Wright is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William D. Hill
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William D. Hill
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ozark Eye Center PA

    360 Highway 5 N, 
    Mountain Home, AR 
    870-425-2277
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    William Hill is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Joe D. Hester
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Joe D. Hester
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Joe D Hester MD PA

    1700 Pittman Rd, 
    Magnolia, AR 
    870-234-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joe Hester is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Magnolia, Arkansas. Dr. Hester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Hester is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Edward M. Penick
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Edward M. Penick
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Penick Eye Center

    5300 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-664-5354
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Penick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Penick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Penick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sarah M. Covey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sarah M. Covey
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Henry Eye Clinic

    741 E Van Asche Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    479-442-5227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Covey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Covey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Papilledema. Dr. Covey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Penick Eye Center

    5300 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    501-664-5354
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Baltz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Baltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Baltz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor in Arkansas, US?

    You can find a Pterygium doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors in Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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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