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    MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Louisiana, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Pterygium
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      Advanced in Pterygium
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      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wyche Coleman is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Shelby is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shelby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Wk Zaffater Eye Center

      2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 460, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
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      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margart Wheat is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Wk Pierremont Eye Institute

      2611 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Swearingen is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Swearingen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Distinguished in Pterygium

      Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp

      1767 Imperial Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Distinguished in Pterygium

      Seeca Medical Inc

      249 Corporate Dr, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arthur Delahoussaye is an Ophthalmologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Delahoussaye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Delahoussaye is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Alexandria Eye And Laser Center LLC

      206 Jack Miller Rd, 
      Ville Platte, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Reish is an Ophthalmologist in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Reish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Reish is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care Of Lafayette, Inc.

      201 Rue Iberville, Suite 800, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leon Lahaye is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lahaye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Lahaye is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      9032 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Heigle is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heigle is rated as an Advanced 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, and Keratoconus. Dr. Heigle is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Vekovius is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Heitmeier Physicians Optical

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite 111, 
      Marrero, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jared Vincent is an Ophthalmologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Center Of Natchez, Inc

      107 Front St, 
      Vidalia, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lloyd Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Vidalia, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Lusk Eye Specialists, LLC

      451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Lusk is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lusk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Lusk is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Lsuhn Billing LLC

      9032 Perkins Rd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Joseph And Swan Eye Center, A Professional Medical Corporation

      214 Southcity Pkwy, Suite 101, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Swan is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Swan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Swan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eyecare Providers, LLC

      4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 107, 
      Metairie, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Cerise is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Medical Center Apmc

      7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Devin Tran is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Bernal is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bernal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Neuroretinitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Bernal 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 in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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