The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean Edelstein provides comprehensive eye care and consultation for complicated corneal and cataract-related problems. He has particular expertise in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, LASIK or other refractive surgery options, and collagen cross-linking and Intacs treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. He also treats corneal infections. Dr. Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology in advanced corneal transplantation. His research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant. Dr. Edelstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the Eye Bank Association of America. Dr. Edelstein is the father of three daughters. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Edelstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Lubniewski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lubniewski 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Interstitial Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Rodrigues is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rodrigues 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jing-wei Huang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Huang 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Harocopos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Harocopos 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 Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Cohen Eye Associates LTD.

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 14F, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Cohen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cohen 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    6420 Clayton Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeev Lele is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Lele is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Consultants LLC

    7331 Watson Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Galanis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Galanis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    15 The Boulevard Saint Louis, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Council is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Council 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 Cloudy Cornea, Cataract, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Complete Eye Care Inc.

    9890 Clayton Rd Ste 200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Jick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Jick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Management LLC

    4900 W Main St, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Nekola is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Nekola 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Maher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Maher 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, and Peters Plus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bart Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Jones 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Unwin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Unwin 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 Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Kiel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kiel 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Jones 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Consultants LLC

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Santos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Santos 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 Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 202, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Chiu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chiu 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    12692 Lamplighter Square Shpg Center, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Senthil Krishnasamy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Krishnasamy 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Krishnasamy is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    12692 Lamplighter Square Shpg Center, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josh Amato is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Amato 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Amato is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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