The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in burlingame, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Pterygium near burlingame, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kenneth C. Chern
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kenneth C. Chern
    Ophthalmology
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    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    650-697-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Chern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Chern 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 Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Chern is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    San Mateo Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    650-342-4595
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Grace is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Grace 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 Meibomianitis, Cataract, Cloudy Cornea, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Grace is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Grace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Matthew S. Zore
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Matthew S. Zore
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    650-697-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Zore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zore 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 Blepharitis, Pinguecula, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Zore is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Zore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert S. Filer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert S. Filer
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    650-342-4595
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aarthi B. Vinca
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aarthi B. Vinca
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    650-342-7474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aarthi Vinca is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Vinca 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Vinca is board certified in Ophthalmology - Board Certified. Dr. Vinca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Koo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Koo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    650-342-7474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacqueline Koo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Koo 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 Blepharitis, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Koo is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael K. Donald
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael K. Donald
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 3, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    650-652-8500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Donald is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Donald 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Office

    101 N San Mateo Dr, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    650-696-7070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Williams 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 Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Brian J. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Brian J. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    650-342-4595
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bruce H. Bern
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bruce H. Bern
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Eye Specialists

    50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    650-342-4595
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Bern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Bern 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, Sjogren Syndrome, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Esther I. Chang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Esther I. Chang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    650-573-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Esther Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jason W. Much
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jason W. Much
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Carlos Center

    301 Industrial Road, Level 4, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    650-596-4220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Much is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Much 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Keratoconus. Dr. Much is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Much is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ninh H. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ninh H. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ninh H. Tran, MD Private Practice

    San Carlos, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    650-596-1999
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Ninh Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Tran 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Tran is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Leslie J. Weil
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Leslie J. Weil
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Leslie Weil, MD

    1008 Laurel St, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    650-654-2133
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leslie Weil is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Weil is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    San Carlos Eye Care

    San Carlos, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    650-596-1999
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Braunstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Cindi K. Yim
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Cindi K. Yim
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Daly City Medical Offices

    395 Hickey Blvd, 5th Floor, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    650-301-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cindi Yim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Yim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ectropion, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Cataract, and Erythema Multiforme. Dr. Yim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eun-ha M. Park
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eun-ha M. Park
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Daly City Medical Offices

    395 Hickey Boulevard, 5th Floor, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    650-301-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eun-ha Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan Longar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan Longar
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    650-991-6687
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Longar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Longar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael R. Hee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael R. Hee
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    650-991-6687
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Hee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Hee 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Laser Vision Center

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    415-353-2020
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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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