The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in miami, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Pterygium near miami, FL. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pterygium

    Dr. Anat Galor
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Pterygium

    Dr. Anat Galor
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Anat Galor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Galor is rated as an Elite 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Pinguecula, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Galor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Guillermo Amescua
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Guillermo Amescua
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Guillermo Amescua is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Amescua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Scleritis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Amescua is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Felipe Medeiros is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Medeiros 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Medeiros is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sonia H. Yoo
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sonia H. Yoo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Sonia Yoo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yoo 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 Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Sander R. Dubovy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Sander R. Dubovy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Sander Dubovy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dubovy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Dubovy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    New Laser Eye Center Of Miami Inc.

    1661 SW 37th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    305-461-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Gabriel Lazcano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lazcano is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Lazcano is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Beraja Medical Institute Inc

    2550 S Douglas Rd, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    305-443-7070
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Juan Fernandezdecastro is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Fernandezdecastro is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Fernandezdecastro is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Arnulfo V. Mansur
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Arnulfo V. Mansur
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1097 S Le Jeune Rd # 2, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    305-442-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Arnulfo Mansur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mansur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Mansur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    William Culbertson-Iv is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Culbertson-Iv 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, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Culbertson-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Florence A. Cabot
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Florence A. Cabot
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Florence Cabot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Cabot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Cabot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Karina Esquenazi
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Karina Esquenazi
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    305-243-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Karina Esquenazi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Esquenazi is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Pterygium, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Esquenazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    900 Nw 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    305-326-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Ruiz-Lozano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ruiz-Lozano 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 Scleritis, Episcleritis, Interstitial Keratitis, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Anita Gupta
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Anita Gupta
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    305-326-6031
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anita Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gupta 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 Cataract, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sotiria Palioura
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sotiria Palioura
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
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    Sotiria Palioura is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Palioura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Endophthalmitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Palioura is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jaime D. Martinez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jaime D. Martinez
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 3, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jaime Martinez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martinez 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 Cloudy Cornea, Hereditary Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    305-243-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Shousha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Shousha 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 Keratoconus, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Shousha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfonso Sabater is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Sabater 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 Hereditary Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sabater is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kara M. Cavuoto
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kara M. Cavuoto
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    305-243-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kara Cavuoto is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Cavuoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Iridectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cavuoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Luis E. Vazquez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Luis E. Vazquez
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 4, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Vazquez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vazquez is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Vazquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3683 S Miami Ave Ste 260, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    305-280-9491
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Daniel Montenegro is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Montenegro 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Montenegro 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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 miami, 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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