The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Montebello, CA

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The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors near Montebello, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Montebello, CA. Of these, 136 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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209 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Mayberry is an Ophthalmologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Mayberry has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Mandel is an Ophthalmologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Mandel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

    Kevin Choy is an Ophthalmologist in Alhambra, California. Dr. Choy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pterygium, and Cataract.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

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

    Marcos Lemor is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Javier A. Jardon
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Javier A Jardon MD Medical Corporation

    4131 Slauson Ave, 
    Maywood, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javier Jardon is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, California. Dr. Jardon has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Miguel A. Unzueta
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group

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

    Miguel Unzueta is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Unzueta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Unzueta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mehran (Ron) Taban M.D. is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical management of the retina and macula in the greater Los Angeles area. A Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA; then graduated at the top of his medical school class at the University of California Irvine, achieving status in Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society. Dr. Taban has undergone rigorous ophthalmology training, including residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, being appointed as the Chief Resident, followed by vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in surgical and medical retina. He has been awarded the highest awards in the field of vitreoretinal disease, including Heed Fellowship award, Retina Society Fellowship award, and the prestigious and exclusive Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation award. He has also been voted to the Super Doctors, Rising Stars for 2013 and 2014.Dr. Taban has performed thousands of vitreoretinal lasers and surgeries. His expertise and interests include complex retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular trauma, retinal vein occlusion, intraocular hemorrhage, and uveitis.Dr. Taban has a strong interest in retinal research and has published over 50 original articles and book chapters in top-tiered journals. He is a notable journal reviewer for Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).Outside of work, Dr. Taban enjoys catching up with family and friends as well as studying history, hiking and jogging. EMAIL: DrTaban@mrvcenter.comAt the Macula Retina Vitreous Center, we treat a wide variety of eye conditions affecting the retina, macula and vitreous. We are here to help you. Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Sandeep K. Khanna
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc

    1717 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Khanna is an Ophthalmologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Linda Vu MD A Medical Corp

    511 E Garvey Ave Ste 201, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bach Linda is an Ophthalmologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Linda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    201 N Chandler Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Wong is an Ophthalmologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louis T Bascoy M.D. Inc.

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

    Maria Pesheva is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pesheva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, Chalazion, and Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louis T Bascoy M.D. Inc.

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

    Helen Jiang is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

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

    Daniel Lemor is an Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Buena Vista Eye Medical Center Inc

    6930 Atlantic Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casimiro Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist in Bell, California. Dr. Gonzalez has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Arthur Edelstein MD A Professional Corporation

    11411 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    60+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Edelstein is an Ophthalmologist in Downey, California. Dr. Edelstein has been practicing medicine for over 60 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Shammas Eye Medical Center

    7957 Painter Ave, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Shammas is an Ophthalmologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shammas has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    St. Lucia Eye Center Medical Corporation

    2746 E Florence Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Montoya is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Montoya has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    De La Pena Eye Clinic, Amg Inc.

    2715 E Florence Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Uchio is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Uchio has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Puente Hills Eye Care Center Inc

    1850 S Azusa Ave, Suite 107, 
    Hacienda Hts, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garlan Lo is an Ophthalmologist in Hacienda Hts, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    De La Pena Eye Clinic A Medical Group Inc.

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddie Garcia is an Ophthalmologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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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