The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Plantation, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Plantation, FL. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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90 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Fernandez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Fernandez 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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Skolnick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Skolnick 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zuzana Hrdlicka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, 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.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aliza Epstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Blocked Tear Duct, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Associates Of Plantation Inc.

    499 NW 70th Ave Ste 100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacquelyn Daubert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Daubert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Keratoconus, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    UHealth At Plantation

    8100 SW 10th St, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    South Florida Laser Eye Center

    8051 W Sunrise Blvd, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilan Epstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Epstein 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gil Epstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Epstein 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 Hereditary Keratitis, Blepharitis, Entropion, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aarup Kubal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Kubal 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, Interstitial Keratitis, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Vedula is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Vedula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Retinal & Macular Consultants PA Lawrence T. Reese MD

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Fleishman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Fleishman is rated as an Advanced 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, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8890 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 300, 
    Sunrise, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elise Leonard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7800 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 205, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Morello is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Morello 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1164 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 300, 
    Oakland Park, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Magruder Eye Institute PLLC

    6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 401, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Espaillat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Espaillat 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Espaillat is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Espaillat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    South Florida Vision Services Inc.

    1050 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Chaleff Vision Group

    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 406, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alec Chaleff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Chaleff 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Glaucoma. Dr. Chaleff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8100 SW 10th St Bldg 3, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Llop is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Llop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Scleritis, and Endophthalmitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geetha Vedula is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Vedula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Cataract.

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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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors near Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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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