The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Pterygium near encinitas, CA. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Jose I. Quiceno
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Jose I. Quiceno
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    760-753-5594
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jose Quiceno is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Quiceno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Neeta Varshney
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Neeta Varshney
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Skin And Eye Institute Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C300, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    858-943-2540
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Neeta Varshney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Varshney 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 Chalazion, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Varshney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Frank A. Scotti
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Frank A. Scotti
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 2, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    760-633-7020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Scotti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Scotti 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Entropion, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Scotti is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bill G. Bell
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bill G. Bell
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    760-931-0099
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bill Bell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bell 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul H. Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul H. Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North County Laser Eye Associates APC

    1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 208, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    760-930-9696
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pinguecula, and Blepharitis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Francis S. Mah
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Francis S. Mah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Francis Mah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mah 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 Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter J. Krall
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter J. Krall
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Krall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Krall is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Shervin Alborzian
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Shervin Alborzian
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shervin Alborzain MD PC

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 209, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    858-457-2220
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shervin Alborzian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Alborzian 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 Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul D. Huynh
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul D. Huynh
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Eye & Laser Center Of California Inc.

    10737 Camino Ruiz Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    619-283-1303
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Huynh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Tory Prestera
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Tory Prestera
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Atp Systems LLC

    700 W El Norte Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    760-738-7830
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tory Prestera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Prestera is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 239

    780 Shadowridge Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    619-528-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alexa Thibodeau is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Thibodeau 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 Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Thibodeau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Reuben T. Yoo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Reuben T. Yoo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Reuben Yoo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yoo 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Dana C. Chan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Dana C. Chan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dana Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Quang H. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Quang H. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    858-299-2984
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Quang Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nguyen 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, Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Pendleton Eye Center

    3637 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    760-758-2008
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Rudometkin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Rudometkin 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Rudometkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey B. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey B. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1930 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    760-631-3500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Morris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Morris 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 Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin J. Garff
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin J. Garff
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Medical Foundation

    2124 S El Camino Real Ste 100, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    760-729-7101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Garff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Garff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Weldon W. Haw
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Weldon W. Haw
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Weldon Haw is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Haw 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    858-534-6290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Advanced 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 Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    858-534-8858
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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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