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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Merrionette Park, IL. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    48 providers found
      Francisco Marruenda
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Advanced in Pterygium

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Francisco Marruenda is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Marruenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

      Sanjay N. Rao
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

      6201 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanjay Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Cone Dystrophy, and Usher Syndrome.

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      David M. Lubeck
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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      Fatima H. Ali
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu

      Fatima Ali is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

      Chris V. Albanis
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chris Albanis is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Albanis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

      Linas A. Sidrys
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Linas A Sidrys, MD

      5706 111th St, 
      Chicago Ridge, IL 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Lithuanian

      Linas Sidrys is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sidrys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Pterygium.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Ukrainian

      Andrew Lewicky is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lewicky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ema Avdagic is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Avdagic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

      11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
      Merrionette Park, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrea Arteaga is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Arteaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Specialist Group, LLC

      4400 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Buka is an Ophthalmologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Buka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1855 W Taylor St, Mc648, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (12.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taylor Starnes is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Starnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Roshni Vasaiwala is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vasaiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Vasaiwala is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew E. Schmidt
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

      7600 W College Dr, 
      Palos Heights, IL 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Thomas John
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Thomas John Vision Institute, PC

      16532 Oak Park Ave, 
      Tinley Park, IL 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Tamil

      Thomas John is an Ophthalmologist in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Corneal Transplant.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Mount Sinai Community Foundation

      2701 W 68th St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Georgian, Kannada, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajakumari Selvaraj is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Selvaraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Selvaraj is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Ocular Partners PLLC

      2640 W 183rd St, 
      Homewood, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shivan Tekwani is an Ophthalmologist in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Tekwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Veldman is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Veldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Veldman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Asim Farooq is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Farooq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cogan's Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Farooq is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      7001 W Archer Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Gary Rubin is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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 Merrionette Park, IL?

      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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