The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Pterygium near chicago, IL. Of these, 66 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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79 providers found
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Wicker Park Eye Center, Ltd

    2222 W Division St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    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.

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

    Ramez Haddadin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haddadin 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 Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Haddadin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Haddadin 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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Bryar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bryar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinoblastoma, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Bryar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Bryar 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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surendra Basti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Basti 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, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Basti is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Basti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Ali Djalilian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Djalilian 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Aniridia, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2 Prudential Plz Ste 3175, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Goren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Blepharitis, Scleritis, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Goren is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital Imaging Center

    676 N Saint Clair St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Yang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yang 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Seton Family Health Center

    711 W North Ave, Fl 1, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Graham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Graham 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Cataract. Dr. Graham is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chicago Retina, Inc.

    1182 N Milwaukee Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neerav Lamba is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lamba 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Lamba is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Lamba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Rosenblatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosenblatt 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 Neurotrophic Keratitis, Endophthalmitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

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

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elmer Tu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

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

    Jose De La Cruz-Napoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. De La Cruz-Napoli 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 Cataract, Blepharitis, Pterygium, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

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

    University Optical

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

    Maria Cortina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cortina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Deepak Edward is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Edward is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Peters Anomaly, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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

    University Optical

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

    Anthony Finder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Finder 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, Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis.

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

    Univ. Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 918, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjali Tannan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Tannan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 918, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Grostern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grostern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Blepharitis. Dr. Grostern 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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 chicago, 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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