The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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163 providers found
    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.

    Brian H. Chen
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    100 E California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Michael A. Roberts
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Michael A. Roberts, MD Private Practice

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

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

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    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 
     (7.9 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.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California

    100 E California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Boeckmann is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Boeckmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

    100 E California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjeev Grewal is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Grewal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    100 E California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarek Alasil is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alasil has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Kallikrein Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California

    100 E California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

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

    207 S Santa Anita St, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Pabalan is an Ophthalmologist in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Pabalan has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and 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 Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Albert Baktanian, MD Private Practice

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

    Albert Baktanian is an Ophthalmologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Baktanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are 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 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haroutun Hovanesian is an Ophthalmologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Hovanesian has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Meibomianitis.

    Sherif M. El
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Sherif M. El-Harazi, MD Private Practice

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

    Sherif El is an Ophthalmologist in Glendale, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

    Kathleen J. Dennis
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Vision Care Medical Group - Glendale

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

    Kathleen Dennis is an Ophthalmologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

    4036 Whittier Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.2 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).

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (9.2 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 
     (9.2 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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Calvin T. Eng And Dennis Leung Partnership

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Eng is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Eng has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Entropion, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Norris Cancer Hospital-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Voss is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Voss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 280, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugo Hsu is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Cloudy Cornea, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 280, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Mahdavi is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mahdavi 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 Pterygium.

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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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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