The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mitra I. Nejad
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mitra I. Nejad
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-9111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mitra Nejad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nejad 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 Cataract, Astigmatism, Strabismus, Nearsightedness, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Westwood Eye Surgical Institute

    10884 Santa Monica Blvd Fl 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    310-474-2010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Abraham Soroudi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soroudi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Mehrdad M. Aghai
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Mehrdad M. Aghai
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Century Eye Care Medical Center

    4477 W 118th St, Ste 101, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    310-644-8877
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mehrdad Aghai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Aghai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Aghai is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aghai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Stephan Y. Chiu
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Stephan Y. Chiu
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    310-825-3090
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Stephan Chiu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chiu 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sophie X. Deng
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sophie X. Deng
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    310-825-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sophie Deng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Deng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Fuchs Dystrophy, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    8717 La Tijera Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    310-645-4393
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Goodwin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goodwin is rated as a Distinguished 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Goodwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. James H. Peace
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. James H. Peace
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Diabetic Eye Meical Clinic

    431 N Prairie Ave, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    310-671-7172
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Peace is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Peace 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma. Dr. Peace is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Ophthalmology. Dr. Peace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Gavin G. Bahadur
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Gavin G. Bahadur
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    310-829-0160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gavin Bahadur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bahadur 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Batool Jafri
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Batool Jafri
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gavin G. Bahadur M.D. Inc.

    1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    310-829-0160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Batool Jafri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Jafri 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    1908 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-829-5475
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sadiqa Stelzner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stelzner is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Stelzner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maria M. Braun
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maria M. Braun
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1908 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-829-5475
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Braun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Cynthia A. Boxrud
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Cynthia A. Boxrud
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 408E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    310-829-9060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Boxrud is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Boxrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Entropion.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Troy R. Elander
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Troy R. Elander
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Elander Eye Medical Group Inc.

    242 26th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    310-393-0634
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Troy Elander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elander is rated as an Experienced 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 Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Barry S. Seibel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Barry S. Seibel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry S Seibel MD Inc.

    11620 Wilshire Blvd Ste 711, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    310-444-1134
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barry Seibel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Seibel 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 Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael Reynard
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael Reynard
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    310-478-3711
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Reynard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 48 years. Dr. Reynard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    UCLA

    200 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-206-7202
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clemence Bonnet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bonnet is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel B. Rootman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel B. Rootman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Rootman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rootman is rated as an Experienced 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 Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Thyroid Eye Disease, Endovascular Embolization, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-9111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Saba Al-Hashimi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Al-Hashimi is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-9111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Facial Paralysis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan S. Ransome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan S. Ransome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-8021
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Ransome is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ransome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    You can find a Pterygium doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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