The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in hayward, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Pterygium near hayward, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mark R. Mandel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mark R. Mandel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    510-886-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Mandel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Mandel 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 Cataract, Pterygium of the Conjunctiva and Cornea, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Optima Ophthalmic Medical Asso

    1237 B St, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    510-886-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tonya Alberelli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Alberelli 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, Pterygium, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.

    20046 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    510-881-8823
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nisreen Kothari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Kothari 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kothari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Preema M. Buch
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Preema M. Buch
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialties Medical Group Inc.

    20046 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    510-881-8823
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Preema Buch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Buch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Buch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Vineet N. Batra
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Vineet N. Batra
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mannie Joel MD Inc.

    15035 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    510-276-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Vineet Batra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Batra 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Union City Medical Offices

    3553 Whipple Road, First Floor, 
    Union City, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    510-675-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Fang-Yen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Fang-Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Cataract. Dr. Fang-Yen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shashi D. Ganti
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shashi D. Ganti
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Valley Surgery Center

    39263 Mission Blvd, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    510-796-4500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shashi Ganti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Ganti 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Pterygium, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Chirag R. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Chirag R. Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Turner Eye Institute Medical Group Inc.

    420 Estudillo Ave, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    510-614-1515
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Chirag Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Patel 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, Keratoconus, Periorbital Cellulitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kaitlin Kogachi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kaitlin Kogachi
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3553 Whipple Rd Bldg B, 
    Union City, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    510-675-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kaitlin Kogachi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union City, California. Dr. Kogachi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert B. Neves
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert B. Neves
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5201 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 130, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    925-866-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Neves is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Neves 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Victor A. Eng
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Victor A. Eng
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Permanente Medical Group Inc

    7601 Stoneridge Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    925-847-5100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victor Eng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Eng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth C. Low MD A Professional Corp.

    38707 Stivers St, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    510-794-0663
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Andersen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced 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 Pinguecula, Meibomianitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Vincent L. Ray
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Vincent L. Ray
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth C. Low MD A Professional Corp.

    38707 Stivers St, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    510-794-0660
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Ray is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Ray 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, and Hyphema. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mona Sane
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mona Sane
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Valley Surgery Center

    39263 Mission Blvd, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    510-796-4500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mona Sane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Sane 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, Keratoconus, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James N. Cohn
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James N. Cohn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    James N. Cohn M.D. & Associates

    3775 Beacon Avenue, Suite 140, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    510-791-2233
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Cohn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cohn 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 Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Blepharitis. Dr. Cohn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 3, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    510-498-2857
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Prasertsit is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Prasertsit 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 Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Prasertsit is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Prasertsit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Rupinder K. Mann
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Rupinder K. Mann
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Danville-San Ramon Eye Medical Corp

    909 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 114, 
    Danville, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    925-837-5922
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
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    Rupinder Mann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David P. Bui
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David P. Bui
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alameda Eye Physicians

    2241 Central Ave Ste A, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    510-522-0377
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Bui is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Dorothy P. Khong
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Dorothy P. Khong
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    SF Bay Eye

    2241 Central Ave Ste A, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    510-522-0377
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Dorothy Khong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Khong 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, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael L. Wang
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael L. Wang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    80 Grand Ave Ste 701, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    510-893-4318
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Wang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced 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 Pinguecula, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

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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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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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