The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in tinley park, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Pterygium near tinley park, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David M. Lubeck
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David M. Lubeck
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck 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, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lubeck is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    708-361-0010
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ashley A. Rohr
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ashley A. Rohr
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls Harvey

    1 Ingalls Dr., 
    Harvey, IL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    855-826-3878
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Rohr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Rohr 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, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma. Dr. Rohr is board certified in Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rohr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael S. Korey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael S. Korey
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, Ste H, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Korey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Korey is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Korey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Korey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Linas A. Sidrys
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Linas A. Sidrys
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Linas A Sidrys, MD

    5706 111th St, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    708-636-6622
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Linas Sidrys is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sidrys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Pterygium. Dr. Sidrys is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sidrys is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric W. Johnston
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric W. Johnston
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    High Street Pharmacy

    2320 High St, 
    Blue Island, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    708-388-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Johnston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Blue Island, Illinois. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Pterygium. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas K. John
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas K. John
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Thomas John Vision Institute

    10315 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas John is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. John 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, Osteotomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. John is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kelley J. Bohm
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kelley J. Bohm
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Arbor Center For EyeCare

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    773-296-8000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kelley Bohm is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bohm 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shivan H. Tekwani
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shivan H. Tekwani
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Arbor Center For EyeCare

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    708-798-6633
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shivan Tekwani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Tekwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul J. Park
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul J. Park
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    7600 W College Dr Ste 9, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    708-361-0010
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Abkhaz, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Andrew O. Lewicky
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Andrew O. Lewicky
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    708-388-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Ukrainian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Lewicky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lewicky 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Lewicky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lewicky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ema Avdagic
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ema Avdagic
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    708-388-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ema Avdagic is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Avdagic 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Avdagic is board certified in  . Dr. Avdagic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Andrea C. Useche
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Andrea C. Useche
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    708-388-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Useche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Useche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Useche is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Useche is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Timothy A. Kisla
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Timothy A. Kisla
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Eye Care SC

    1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 110, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    815-485-2727
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Kisla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Kisla 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Kisla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jonathan S. Buka
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jonathan S. Buka
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialist Group, LLC

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    708-581-3514
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Buka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Buka 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Buka is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Buka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Williams Eye Surgery Center

    6836 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    219-937-5063
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Williams 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 tinley 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 tinley 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor near tinley park, IL?

    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 tinley 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 tinley 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 tinley 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 tinley 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 tinley 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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