The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Shreveport, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Shreveport, LA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William Byrd
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William Byrd
    Ophthalmology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    318-675-5010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Byrd is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd 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 Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Ptosis, Entropion, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David Ren
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David Ren
    Ophthalmology

    DRDHR Inc

    7330 Fern Ave Ste 702, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    318-798-6699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Ren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Ren 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 Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John Carmody
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John Carmody
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    318-861-4009
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan Vekovius
    Ophthalmology

    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan Lusk
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bryan Lusk
    Ophthalmology

    Lusk Eye Specialists LLC

    451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology

    Willis Knighton Eye Institute South

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    318-231-4068
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. Russell Vannorman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Russell Vannorman
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8445 Line Ave # 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Norman Zaffater
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Norman Zaffater
    Ophthalmology

    Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    318-381-8503
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Thomas Planchard
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas Planchard
    Ophthalmology

    Planchard Eye & Laser Center LLC

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 100, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    318-752-7860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Planchard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Planchard is rated as an Experienced 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, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Christopher Shelby
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Christopher Shelby
    Ophthalmology

    Wilis Knighton Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    318-389-8380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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

    Dr. Ashley Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ashley Wheat
    Ophthalmology

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    318-389-8457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. David Bryan
    Ophthalmology

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    318-771-7096
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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

    Dr. James Swearingen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James Swearingen
    Ophthalmology

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    318-545-4581
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mary Clemons
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mary Clemons
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    318-861-4009
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mary Clemons is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clemons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dacryoadenitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Carol Clemons
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Carol Clemons
    Ophthalmology

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    318-861-4009
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carol Clemons is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clemons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey Lusk
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey Lusk
    Ophthalmology

    Lusk Eye Specialists LLC

    451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    318-222-5555
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Lusk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lusk 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James Lusk
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James Lusk
    Ophthalmology

    Lusk Eye Specialists LLC

    451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    318-222-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    James Lusk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lusk 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, Sjogren Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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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