The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Glendale, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Glendale, CA. Of these, 136 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Michael A. Roberts, MD Private Practice

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 100, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Roberts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Roberts 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 Pterygium, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Albert Baktanian, MD Private Practice

    1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 505, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Baktanian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Baktanian is rated as an Advanced 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 Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, Pterygium, and Chalazion. Dr. Baktanian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Glendale Surgical Associates

    1146 N Brand Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haroutun Hovanesian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Hovanesian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Meibomianitis.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Sherif M. El-Harazi, MD Private Practice

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 300, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sherif El is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Vision Care Medical Group - Glendale

    222 W. Eulalia St, Ste 110, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Dennis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Dennis 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Dennis is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    2031 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mario Meallet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Meallet 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 Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Meallet is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    2601 W Alameda Ave, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Urrea is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Urrea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Urrea is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Medical Center

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 530, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lilit Ablabutyan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Ablabutyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ablabutyan is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Ablabutyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Kay L. Park, MD Private Practice

    2330 Honolulu Ave, 
    Montrose, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kay Park is a Board-certified ophthalmologist who has been treating patients in Glendale for over 14 years. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she moved to Los Angeles for fellowship training at USC. She sees both adults and children, prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, screening for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, and performing surgery for eye conditions such as cataracts, using multifocal and toric lens implants that help decrease dependence on eyeglasses.Dr. Park considers the chance to meet new people and see long-time patients on a regular basis one of the best things about my job.In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader for her daughter, with the Los Angeles Childrens Chorus for her son, and recently served as president of her alumni organization, the Harvard Club of Southern California.We want our patients to feel comfortable and confident that their eye conditions are being well taken care of by our physicians and staff. No question about your eyes is a dumb question - we strive to help you see and feel better and help you take care of your eyes. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Park is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group

    1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 3400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Unzueta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Unzueta is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Unzueta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehran Taban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Taban is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Specialty Eye Care Medical Center Inc.

    409 N Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karine Gabrielian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gabrielian is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Jessica J. Wong MD Inc.

    1808 Verdugo Blvd Ste 418, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    2400 N Broadway, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1013 S Garfield Ave Ste B, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Choy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Choy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

    4036 Whittier Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Lemor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    A Ebbie Soroudi MD MS Apmc

    8900 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Soroudi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Soroudi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    13320 Riverside Drive, Suite 114, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Feinfield is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Feinfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Feinfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    13320 Riverside Drive, Suite 114, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaden Sarafzadeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Sarafzadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pterygium, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sarafzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Specialty Eye Care Medical Center Inc.

    409 N Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Gutmark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Gutmark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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 near Glendale, CA?

    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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