The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Edison, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Edison, NJ. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    John Chonghwan Park MDoffice

    2177 Oak Tree Road, Suite 203, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Patel Eye Associates, LLC

    228 Plainfield Avenue, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hitesh Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Patel 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 Pterygium, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Blepharitis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology, 1999. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7 State Route 27 Ste 103, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Jai Parekh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Parekh 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Ophthalmology Center, PA

    1812 Oak Tree Road, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Schanzer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Schanzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Schanzer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schanzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    213 Stelton Rd, 
    Piscataway, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew B Gewirtz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. B Gewirtz 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. B Gewirtz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    213 Stelton Rd, 
    Piscataway, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debra Firestone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. Firestone 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 Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Amblyopia, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Firestone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    213 Stelton Rd, 
    Piscataway, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Zhang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7 State Route 27 Ste 103, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Swati Shah-Parekh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Shah-Parekh 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 Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Shah-Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Gastroenterology

    1283 State Route 27, 
    Somerset, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kincade is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Kincade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Uveitis. Dr. Kincade is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    485 US Highway 1 S, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Reena Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Maley MDoffice

    485 Route 1 South, Building A, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Maley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Maley 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, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pinguecula. Dr. Maley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Joel Eichler MDoffice

    485 Route 1 South, Building A, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Eichler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Eichler is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Eichler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Elizabeth Optometric Group

    230 W Jersey St Ste 201, 
    Elizabeth, NJ 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawn Klein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Klein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Cataract, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Pinguecula. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Corey M. Notis M.D. P.A.

    900 Stuyvesant Ave, 
    Union, NJ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Eleanor Cheng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Gastroenterology

    1283 State Route 27, 
    Somerset, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Tasneem Shamim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Shamim 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 Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Shamim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Kaushal Kulkarni MDoffice

    485 Route 1 South, Building A, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushal Kulkarni is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Kulkarni 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 Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Papilledema, and Ptosis. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kulkarni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Menka Sanghvi Patel MDoffice

    485 Route 1 South, Building A, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Menka Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian Brazzo MDoffice

    485 Route 1 South, Building A, 
    Iselin, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Brazzo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iselin, New Jersey. Dr. Brazzo 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 Blocked Tear Duct, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Dr. Brazzo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Academic Eye Center PA

    192 Summerhill Rd, 
    East Brunswick, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Chung Yu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Yu 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tasneem F Shamim Md, L.L.C

    1283 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 1, 
    Somerset, NJ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Asma Saud is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Saud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Saud 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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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 Edison, NJ?

    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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