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

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Santa Clara, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yichieh Shiuey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shiuey is rated as an Advanced 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Shiuey is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Shiuey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    455 Oconnor Dr Ste 180B, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Pham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    2100 Forest Ave, Suite 108, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeanie Paik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Paik 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, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    10300 South De Anza Boulevard, 
    Cupertino, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Liu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cupertino, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    Santa Clara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Alexander C. Lee MD A Medical Corp.

    3239 Stevens Creek Blvd, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Express Way, 4th Floor Dept 490, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Chai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Chai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Chai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center - Ophthalmology

    710 Lawrence Expy, 4th Floor Dept # 490, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sudha Sudesh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Sudesh 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 Keratoconus, Meibomianitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Sudesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Expy, 4th Floor Dept 490, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Juhn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Juhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Juhn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Expy, 4th Floor Dept 490, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thuy Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Clinic Of Santa Clara Valley

    220 Meridian Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Pham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Pham 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 Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirandeep Kaur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Strabismus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Jahangiri Ventures

    20269 Stevens Creek Blvd, 
    Cupertino, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Phan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cupertino, California. Dr. Phan 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 Macular Edema (DME), Pterygium, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Carr Richard

    323 N Mathilda Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Erny is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Erny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Spectrum Eye Physicians

    10300 South De Anza Boulevard, 
    Cupertino, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mastman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cupertino, California. Dr. Mastman is rated as an Experienced 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eye Associates

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 350, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shieh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Shieh 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 Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Entropion.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eye Associates

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 350, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Xie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Xie 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Lan Tuyet Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    135 N Jackson Ave Ste 101, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lan Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Chemosis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Ngoc Nguyen MD Inc.

    2380 Montpelier Dr Ste 300, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ngoc Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Entropion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eye Associates

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 350, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M De Luna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. De Luna 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium.

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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 Santa Clara, 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 Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Clara, 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 Clara, 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 Clara, 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 Clara, 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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