The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 227 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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227 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 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
    Referral may be required

    Paul Urrea MD Mph Inc

    4560 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Urrea is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, 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. Dr. Urrea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey Sage DO

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Sage is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sage 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract. Dr. Sage is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group

    1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 3400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    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
    Referral may be required

    Macula Retina Vitreous Center

    1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 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 board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Taban is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Citrus Valley Eye Care

    420 E 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Marsico is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Marsico is rated as an Advanced 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, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Marsico is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Marsico is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stein Eye Institute Cataract & Refractive Surgery

    300 W 2nd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Aniridia, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

    1225 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josh Wallsh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wallsh 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina-Vitreous Assoc Med Grp

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 380, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Esmaili is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Esmaili is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Esmaili is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Esmaili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alliance Eye Medical Group Inc.

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 6500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Raid Doss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Doss is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Doss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 4700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alliance Eye Medical Group Inc.

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 6500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Doss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Doss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 105, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ron Gallemore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gallemore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gallemore is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gallemore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Macula Institute

    1414 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Heeg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heeg is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Heeg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun-min Heur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heur 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Entropion, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sok H. Nam MD Inc.

    4278 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sok Nam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nam 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 Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Serrano Eye Center Medical Group

    4220 W 3rd St Ste 206, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Cho is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Sunil G. Bhandarkar MD Inc.

    321 N Larchmont Blvd Ste 700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Bhandarkar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bhandarkar is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Geographic Atrophy, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Korus Medical Group Of Lee Chiropractic Corporation

    3055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Louis T Bascoy M.D. Inc.

    4560 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Pesheva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pesheva 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 Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, Chalazion, and Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.

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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 near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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