The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    8100 Southwest 10th Street, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    305-243-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Kendall Donaldson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Donaldson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Albert G. Caruana
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Albert G. Caruana
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    1164 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 300, 
    Oakland Park, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    954-488-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Albert Caruana is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland Park, Florida. Dr. Caruana 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 Pinguecula, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Keratoconus. Dr. Caruana is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Max I. Corndorf
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Max I. Corndorf
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Care & Surgery Center Of Ft Lauderdale

    2540 NE 9th St, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    561-227-3130
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Max Corndorf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Corndorf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Corndorf is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric C. Gechter
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric C. Gechter
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    2900 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 1, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    954-977-0192
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Eric Gechter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Gechter 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Gechter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    South Florida Vision Services Inc.

    1050 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    954-458-2112
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Stanley Braverman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Braverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Pterygium. Dr. Braverman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    954-741-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Luis Fernandez-De is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Fernandez-De is rated as a Distinguished 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Pinguecula. Dr. Fernandez-De is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    North Ridge Eye Center P.A.

    5601 N Dixie Hwy Ste 115, 
    Oakland Park, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    954-771-4271
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, French, Spanish
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    Zuzana Hrdlicka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland Park, Florida. Dr. Hrdlicka 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Chalazion, and Tolosa Hunt Syndrome. Dr. Hrdlicka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James E. Lang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James E. Lang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    BJF Enterprises Inc

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 305, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    954-491-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Lang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Hyphema, and Chalazion. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jade G. Guevara
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jade G. Guevara
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 305, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    954-491-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jade Guevara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Guevara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guevara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Drew P. Bawcombe
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Drew P. Bawcombe
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    BJF Enterprises Inc

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 305, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    954-491-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
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    Drew Bawcombe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Bawcombe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Bawcombe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    BJF Enterprises Inc

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 305, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    954-491-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Greenberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Greenberg 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Greenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Marc J. Goldberg
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Marc J. Goldberg
    Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology Associates PA

    2334 NE 53rd St, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    954-776-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Marc Goldberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Goldberg 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Norma J. Flack
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Norma J. Flack
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2334 NE 53rd St, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    954-776-0292
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Norma Flack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Flack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Glaucoma. Dr. Flack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Iley C. Neely
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Iley C. Neely
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 303A, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    954-771-4271
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Iley Neely is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Neely 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Neely is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    George A Fournier III MD FACS PA

    2466 E Commercial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    954-492-1177
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Fournier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Fournier 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 Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alan S. Lane
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alan S. Lane
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1050 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    954-458-2112
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Alan Lane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Lane 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kenneth P. Adams
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kenneth P. Adams
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 S Park Rd Ste 300, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    954-925-2740
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Kenneth Adams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Color Blindness, Strabismus, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, and Pinguecula. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Russell M. Wolfe
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Russell M. Wolfe
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hopen And Wolfe MD PA

    3419 Johnson St, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    954-989-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Russell Wolfe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    South Florida Laser Eye Center

    8051 W Sunrise Blvd, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    954-474-2900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Hassan Tavakkoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Tavakkoli 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Tavakkoli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David T. Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. David T. Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Clinica Las Mercedes LLC

    2740 Hollywood Blvd, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    954-431-2777
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, Spanish
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    David Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Jones 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Jones 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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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