The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Newport Beach, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Newport Beach, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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101 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjan Farid is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Farid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Pterygium
    Elite in Pterygium

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Hovanesian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hovanesian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hovanesian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Stephen H. Johnson M.D. Inc.

    1441 Avocado Ave Ste 206, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katerina Kurteeva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kurteeva 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, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4220 Von Karman Ave Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Rowen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Rowen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Wade is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wade is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Kedhar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kedhar 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 Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Institute

    361 Hospital Rd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ehsan Sadri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Sadri 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ectropion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sadri is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine

    Workcare Medical Group

    2525 DuPont Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Whitcup is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Whitcup is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    16100 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 385, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadeem Vaidya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vaidya 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    9 Corporate Park, Suite 150, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Kline is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kline 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 Pinguecula, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kline is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Newport Center Eye Specialists A Medical Corp.

    400 Newport Center Dr Ste 404, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Garbutt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Garbutt is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Newport Center Eye Specialists A Medical Corp.

    400 Newport Center Dr Ste 404, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Cies is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Cies 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, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Patrick Francis Sheehy And Arlene Gwon MDS Inc

    1401 Avocado Ave Ste 903, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Bahri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bahri 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 Choroideremia, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Robert L. Jones MD Inc.

    1401 Avocado Ave Ste 505, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Stephen H. Johnson M.D. Inc.

    1441 Avocado Ave Ste 206, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Chalazion, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivia Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Scleritis, Interstitial Keratitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Smith 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eyecare Of Orange County Inc

    3333 W Coast Hwy, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Doan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Doan is rated as an Experienced 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 Chemosis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Arthur Astorino JR MD A Medical Corp.

    1525 Superior Ave Ste 101, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Astorino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Astorino 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dacryoadenitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Gregg Feinerman M.D. Inc.

    320 Superior Ave Ste 390, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregg Feinerman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Feinerman is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

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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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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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