The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Louisiana, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Wilis Knighton Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Shelby is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shelby 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-381-8503
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as an Experienced 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Wheat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-771-7096
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-545-4581
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Swearingen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Swearingen 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 Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    Optics Unlimited Inc

    720 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    337-625-8948
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
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    Southern Eye Institute

    446 Corporate Dr, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-872-5577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keith Kellum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Kellum is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Kellum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric R. Reish
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric R. Reish
    Ophthalmology
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    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Eye Institute South

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-231-4068
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. Leon C. Lahaye
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Leon C. Lahaye
    Ophthalmology
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    4313 I 49 S Service Rd, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    337-942-2024
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leon Lahaye is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Opelousas, 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. Dr. Lahaye is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas J. Heigle
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas J. Heigle
    Ophthalmology
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    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-768-5700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Keratoconus. Dr. Heigle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
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    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-221-2651
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Vekovius is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jared M. Vincent
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jared M. Vincent
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    La Optical Dispenser Inc

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-455-9825
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan E. Lusk
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan E. Lusk
    Ophthalmology
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    Lusk Eye Specialists LLC

    451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-222-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Lusk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel H. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel H. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
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    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-358-4853
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, 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. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin R. Swan
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin R. Swan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bohn & Joseph Optical Boutique LLC

    609 Guilbeau Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-981-6430
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Swan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Donald P. Cerise
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Donald P. Cerise
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-455-9825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Cerise is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maria D. Bernal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maria D. Bernal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Bernal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Marsha A. Friedrich MD

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-703-5655
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Vannorman 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 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 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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