The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Louisiana, US. Of these, 76 are Experienced and 22 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Morgan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Morgan 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 Glaucoma, Hyphema, Cataract, Uveitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Grenier graduated summa cum laude from LSU in Baton Rouge with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from LSU in New Orleans, where he was elected to the Aesculapian Honor Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Ochsner and was recipient of the Outstanding Ophthalmology Resident Award. Dr. Grenier is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1991. Dr. Grenier is also fluent in French. Dr. Grenier 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 Glaucoma, Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, Entropion, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Grenier is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Grenier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Kullman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Reish is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Reish 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, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Reish is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Willis Knighton Eye Institute South

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wyche Coleman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care At Lafayette

    201 Rue Iberville Ste 800, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leon Lahaye is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lahaye is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Entropion.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Heigle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Heigle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Keratoconus.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    La Optical Dispenser Inc

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Vincent is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Lusk Eye Specialists LLC

    451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Lusk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lusk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 407, 
    Walker, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Joseph & Swan Eye Center A Professional Medical Corp.

    214 Southcity Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Swan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Swan is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devin Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Nearsightedness.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Lance Turkish M.D. APC

    3434 Prytania St Ste 305, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Bernal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bernal is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Neuroretinitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8445 Line Ave # 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Vannorman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vannorman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Carmody is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Carmody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Redmond is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Thurston Ophthalmology LLC

    1018 8th St, 
    Morgan City, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Thurston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Morgan City, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thurston 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 Cataract, Blepharitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilliard Haik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haik 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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