The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in brooklyn, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 324 doctor with experience in Pterygium near brooklyn, NY. Of these, 231 are Experienced, 86 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    Office

    185 Canal St Ste 306, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bingjing Roberts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Keith C. Chang MD PLLC

    217 Grand St Ste 302, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Interfaith Medical Center

    1545 Atlantic Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Berg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Berg 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Presbyopia. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    774 Broadway Ste 2, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kannada, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Qianwen Dong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Dong 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 Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Dong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Feig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Feig 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract. Dr. Feig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Office

    279 Wyckoff Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Schneider is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Schneider 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Royale Pediatric Healthcare PC

    1335 Linden Blvd Ste 126, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Silberman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Silberman 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5650 Myrtle Avenue, 
    Ridgewood, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ilan Cohen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2171 Nostrand Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Scott is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Scott 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    JKL Medical Associates PC

    1987 Utica Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Schulhof is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Schulhof is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Schulhof is currently accepting new patients.

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

    JKL Medical Associates PC

    1987 Utica Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Ackerman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Advanced 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 Pterygium, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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

    Medical And Surgical Eyesite PC

    902 49th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelofar Ghaznawi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ghaznawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Glaucoma.

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

    Tribeca Retina Specialist PC

    77 Worth St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angie Wen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Wen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Schorr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schorr is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Schorr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Flanagan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Flanagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Glaucoma, Scleritis, and Chalazion. Dr. Flanagan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Do is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Do 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alice Hong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Di Zhou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Raymond Fong M.D. PC

    109 Lafayette St Fl 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Fong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced 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, Pterygium, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

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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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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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