The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Pterygium near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    North East Medical Services

    1520 Stockton St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Lin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Pterygium, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Golden Gate Eye Associates

    711 Van Ness Ave, Ste 440, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee 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 Cataract, Uveitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Lee is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Daniel F. Goodman, MD Private Practice

    2211 Bush St, 2nd Fl, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Goodman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Goodman 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 Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Goodman is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Laser Vision Center

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Schallhorn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Schallhorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Scleritis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Schallhorn is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Schallhorn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Keratoconus, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    95 Kirkham St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Keenan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Keenan 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 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), CMV Retinitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Lillie A. Mosaddegh, MD Private Practice

    490 Post St, Ste 1440, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lillie Mosaddegh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mosaddegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Mosaddegh is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mosaddegh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Glaucoma Center Of San Francisco

    55 Stevenson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terri-diann Pickering is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pickering 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pterygium. Dr. Pickering is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Pickering is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Yang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yang 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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

    Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Yang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yang 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matilda Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sriranjani Padmanabhan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Padmanabhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pterygium, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Padmanabhan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Padmanabhan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyson Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cloudy Cornea, Keratoconus, and Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neel Pasricha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pasricha is rated as an Experienced 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 Keratoconus, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Pasricha is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Pasricha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Stewart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Bloomer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bloomer 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, Uveal Melanoma, Cogan-Reese Syndrome, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sophia T. Chen M.D. A Professional Corp.

    345 9th St Ste 204, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 260, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernd Kutzscher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kutzscher is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Pterygium.

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

    Schwartz & Swift Optical

    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Liu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Corneal Transplant.

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

    Pacific Eye Associates A Medical Corp.

    2100 Webster St Ste 214, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Oxford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Oxford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Oxford is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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