The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in laurel, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Pterygium near laurel, MD. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Marzban is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care And Surgery PA

    8311 Cherry Ln, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Flemish, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Yousuf Qureshi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Qureshi 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Glenn Dale

    12200 Annapolis Road, Suite 116, 
    Glenn Dale, MD 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Renee Bovelle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Dr. Bovelle is rated as an Experienced 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, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Bovelle is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 2003. Dr. Bovelle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

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

    J Alberto-Martinez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Alberto-Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Alberto-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Glaucoma Plus Eyecare

    Columbia, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kurdish, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Anshu Sinha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Sinha is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7500 Greenway Center Dr, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Mekhail is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Mekhail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Meibomianitis, Pterygium, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Mekhail is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7500 Greenway Center Dr, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Summerfield is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Summerfield 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Summerfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UM Ophthalmology Columbia

    5900 Waterloo Road, Suite 230, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Wuqaas Munir is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Munir 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 Cataract, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Munir is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 2007. Dr. Munir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    E P Moshedi MD PA

    9841 Greenbelt Rd Ste 102, 
    Lanham, MD 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emil Moshedi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Moshedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Uveitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Moshedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    806 Landmark Drive, Suite 114, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Cho is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 2007. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Glen Burnie

    806 Landmark Drive, Suite 114, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Tarantino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Tarantino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Tarantino is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 1993. Dr. Tarantino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alan R. Malouf MD PA

    17000 Science Dr Ste 108, 
    Bowie, MD 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Malouf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Malouf 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Malouf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Wawrzusin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Wawrzusin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Wawrzusin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4201 Northview Dr Ste 500, 
    Bowie, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Solomon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Iridectomy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Sarezky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sarezky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Sarezky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Fritz Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Coats Disease. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Faroese, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Moainie 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Moainie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ladas Eye Group PA

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

    John Ladas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ladas 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 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
    Referral may be required

    Ladas Eye Group PA

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

    Pamela Cheung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Cheung 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 near laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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 laurel, 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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