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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Pterygium near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    58 providers found
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shervin Alborzian is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Alborzian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francis Mah is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Pacific Eye Institute A Medical Group Inc

      3939 3rd Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Bokosky is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bokosky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bokosky is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium
      7334 Girard Ave, Suite 202, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brittney Dautremont is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dautremont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pterygium, Blepharitis, and Cataract.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Torrey Pines Eye Care

      8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Suite C130, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Maulik Zaveri is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Zaveri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Zaveri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Thomas S Tooma M D A Professional Corporation

      3655 Nobel Dr, Suite 130, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mihir Parikh is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9415 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Heichel is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Heichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9415 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Don Kikkawa is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kikkawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Thyroid Eye Disease.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9415 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Granet is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Granet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Graves Disease, and Cataract Removal.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, Inc. A Professional Medical Cor

      4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 300, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julio Echegoyen is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Echegoyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, Inc. A Professional Medical Cor

      4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 300, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rakhi Melvani is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Melvani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 310, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephanie Midtling is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Midtling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Midtling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium
      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 200, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Michelson is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Pacific Eye Institute A Medical Group Inc

      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 200, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Kirk is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Geographic Atrophy.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Quang Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Weldon Haw is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Haw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thao Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Ptosis.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Ang is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Advanced in Pterygium

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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