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    MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    95 providers found
      Sandra L. Cremers
      Elite in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Elite in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

      11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Dutch, Spanish

      Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Distinguished in Pterygium

      Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

      831 University Blvd E, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients

      Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

      831 University Blvd E, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients

      Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Marzban is currently accepting new patients.

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      Andrew P. Hammer
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Visionary Ophthalmology LLC Ada Visionary Eye Doctors

      11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

      Shameema Sikder
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Spanish

      Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus. Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care. Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients. Dr. Sikder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Advanced in Pterygium

      Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

      2045 University Blvd E, 100 Maryland Eye Care Cent, 
      Hyattsville, MD 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Wawrzusin is an Ophthalmologist in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Wawrzusin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Wawrzusin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

      4301 Connecticut Ave Nw, Suite 125, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Faroese, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Moainie is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

      11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jesus Martinez is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Robert H. Chu, Md, PA

      6333 Executive Blvd, 
      Rockville, MD 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

      8630 Fenton St, Suite 410, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arusha Gupta is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

      8630 Fenton St, Suite 410, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Anna Park is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Ladas Eye Group PA

      2101 Medical Park Dr, Suite 101, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Ladas is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ladas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Ladas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Ladas Eye Group PA

      2101 Medical Park Dr, Suite 101, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Pamela Cheung is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Cheung is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 950, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Millwater is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Millwater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center - Ophthalmology OPH1

      10810 Connecticut Ave, 
      Kensington, MD 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Magno is an Ophthalmologist in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Magno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Papilledema. Dr. Magno is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

      10810 Connecticut Ave, 
      Kensington, MD 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Yiyun Zhou is an Ophthalmologist in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Doctors Of Washington PC

      2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 230, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Fischer is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Experienced in Pterygium

      Eye Doctors Of Washington PC

      2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 230, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anand Mantravadi is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Mantravadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mantravadi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Doctors Of Washington PC

      2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 230, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Won Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Pterygium
      Ophthalmology

      Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

      5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1420, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      George Malouf is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Malouf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Cataract. Dr. Malouf is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Silver Spring, MD?

      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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