The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Minnesota, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Minnesota, US. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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56 providers found
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    St. Cloud Eye Clinic PA

    2055 15th Street North, 
    St. Cloud, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Nelson 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 Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Glaucoma, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorick Andersen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Silbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Experienced 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 Strabismus, Nearsightedness, Hyphema, and Astigmatism.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    3777 Coon Rapids Blvd NW # 100, 
    Coon Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyanka Kanakamedala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Kanakamedala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Alexandria Eye Clinic P.A.

    2600 Jefferson St Ste 200, 
    Alexandria, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Ristvedt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Minnesota. Dr. Ristvedt 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    S Sjoberg PLC.

    1 3rd Ave NE, 
    Crosby, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Sjoberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Crosby, Minnesota. Dr. Sjoberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Fl 9A, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Kulenkamp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kulenkamp is rated as an Experienced 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 Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Uveitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 230, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James George is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced 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 Nearsightedness, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Woodbury Office

    7125 Tamarack Rd Ste 100, 
    Woodbury, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Awad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Awad 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, Nearsightedness, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    West Metro Ophthalmology

    5851 Duluth St Ste 215, 
    Golden Valley, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Gess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Gess 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, Presbyopia, Hereditary Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic

    4855 W Arrowhead Rd, 
    Hermantown, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grishma Bharucha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hermantown, Minnesota. Dr. Bharucha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Bharucha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 110, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alla Kelly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Claris Eye Care & Surgery P.A.

    14101 Fairview Dr Ste 350, 
    Burnsville, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Carlson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Carlson 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, Blepharitis, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Engel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Engel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Astigmatism, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Blaine Office

    11091 Ulysses St NE Ste 300, 
    Blaine, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherman Reeves is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Blaine, Minnesota. Dr. Reeves 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, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Abel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Vitrectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1570 Concordia Ave Ste 201, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Foley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Foley 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hardten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hardten 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Astigmatism, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Schaefer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Schaefer 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

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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 in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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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