The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Denver, CO

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Denver, CO. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center

    2480 S Downing St Ste 100, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Miller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Strabismus, and Glaucoma. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Colorado Ophthalmology Associates

    3801 E Florida Ave Ste 720, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garett Frank is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Frank 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Frank is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Frank is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Colorado Ophthalmology Associates

    3801 E Florida Ave Ste 720, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Jacobs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Jacobs 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Colorado Retina Associates, PC

    3401 Quebec St, Ste 105, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashleigh Levison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Levison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Levison is board certified in Ophthalmology-American Board Of Ophthalmology (ABO). Dr. Levison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Icon Eyecare

    3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 102, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Tubbs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Tubbs 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Tubbs is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tubbs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Mile High Eye Institute

    3535 River Point Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Englewood, CO 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Richheimer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Richheimer is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Richheimer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Richheimer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Icon Eyecare

    1421 S Potomac St Ste 130, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Rottman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Rottman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Rottman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rottman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Denver Health And Hospital Authority

    777 Bannock St, 
    Denver, CO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. 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 Cloudy Cornea, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

    1435 Wazee St Ste 101, 
    Denver, CO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wise is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced 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, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Brian Willoughby MD PC

    255 Detroit St Ste 300, 
    Denver, CO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Willoughby is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Willoughby 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 Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Willoughby is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Willoughby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Icon Eyecare

    3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 102, 
    Denver, CO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Sanderson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sanderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Meibomianitis, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Sanderson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sanderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Thomas P Campbell MD PC

    7920 W 44th Ave, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Campbell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Episcleritis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    River Point Surgery Center, LLC

    3535 River Point Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Sheridan, CO 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Vest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sheridan, Colorado. Dr. Vest 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, Cataract, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Vest is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    9901 Grant St, 
    Thornton, CO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Campbell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Thornton, Colorado. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Insight Vision Group

    8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 255, 
    Denver, CO 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1675 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Gregory is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Gregory 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Rocky Mountain Eye Surgeons PLLC

    7920 W 44th Ave, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Antoni Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Rocky Mountain Eye Surgeons PLLC

    7920 W 44th Ave, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hampton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Dr. Hampton 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 Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center PC

    4855 Ward Rd Ste 500, 
    Wheat Ridge, CO 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nolan Hathaway is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Office

    1675 Aurora Ct, 
    Aurora, CO 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gelston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Gelston 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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 Denver, CO?

    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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