The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 187 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Illinois, US. Of these, 156 are Experienced and 31 are Advanced.

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187 providers found
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Chu 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Palmer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Palmer 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Congenital Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Palmer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard 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 Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Grayslake Outpatient Center

    1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185, 
    Grayslake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Ruff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Ruff 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Roshni Vasaiwala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vasaiwala 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 Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Vasaiwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Starnes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Starnes 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    5086 N Elston Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Marruenda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Marruenda is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Marruenda is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Marruenda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Marcos A. Lopez, MD, SC

    9005 W. Cermak Rd., 
    North Riverside, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcos Lopez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Riverside, Illinois. Dr. Lopez 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmology Partners, Ltd.

    917 Sherwood Dr., Suite 202, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diany Morales is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Morales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Esotropia, Nearsightedness, and Cataract. Dr. Morales is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    303 E. Army Trail Road, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Wohl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Wohl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma. Dr. Wohl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Wicker Park Eye Center, Ltd

    2222 W Division St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Tepper is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tepper 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 Blepharitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Tepper is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tepper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    7900 Rollins Rd., Suite B1300, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Futterman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Futterman is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Futterman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Futterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Ophthalmic Institute

    3633 W. Lake Ave., Suite 104, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Bournias is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Bournias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Bournias is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bournias is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Family Eye Physicians

    1760 Wise Rd, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Rao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Rao 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 Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Cone Dystrophy. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Eye Center

    93 Eastgate Drive, 
    Washington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Evan Pike is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Illinois. Dr. Pike 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cataract. Dr. Pike is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pike is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 220, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Fantus is an Ophthalmologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Fantus is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, and Cataract. Dr. Fantus is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fantus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    675 W. North Ave., Suite 107, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Noth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Noth 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 Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Noth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    5201 South Willow Springs Road, Suite 450, 
    Lagrange, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Proctor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lagrange, Illinois. Dr. Proctor 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, Scleritis, and Chalazion. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Eye Institute PLLC

    5086 N Elston Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Osvaldo Lopez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lopez 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pterygium, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jingtao Guo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Guo 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Entropion. Dr. Guo 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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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