The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in plainview, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Pterygium near plainview, NY. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    360 South Oyster Bay Road, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    516-938-6363
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Bruce Zagelbaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Zagelbaum 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Zagelbaum is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Zagelbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Yefim Genson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Yefim Genson
    Ophthalmology
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    Woodbury Optical Studio Inc.

    185 Woodbury Rd, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    516-681-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yefim Genson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Genson 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Deepika D. Malik
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Deepika D. Malik
    Ophthalmology
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    OCLI Vision

    135 Crossways Park Dr Ste 101, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-822-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Deepika Malik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    516-210-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Karen Hendler-Goldberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hendler-Goldberg 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Hendler-Goldberg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hendler-Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Farihah Anwar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Farihah Anwar
    Ophthalmology
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    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    516-210-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Farihah Anwar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Anwar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mukesh Kumar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mukesh Kumar
    Ophthalmology
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    Sightmd

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 202, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    516-935-9200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mukesh Kumar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Kumar 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James M. Maisel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James M. Maisel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    400 South Oyster Bay Road, Suite 305, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    516-939-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
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    James Maisel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Maisel 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), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Maisel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Woodbury Optical Studio Inc.

    185 Woodbury Rd, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    516-681-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Theodora Petratos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Petratos 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mamta V. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mamta V. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    75 Froehlich Farm Boulevard, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-496-2122
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
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    Mamta Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Shah 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mario J. Fracassa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mario J. Fracassa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    135 Crossways Park Drive, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-822-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mario Fracassa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Fracassa 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Fracassa is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fracassa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald J. Lopinto
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ronald J. Lopinto
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 101, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    516-822-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Lopinto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Lopinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Lopinto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ted A. Karl
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ted A. Karl
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    516-796-4030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ted Karl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Karl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Karl is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Karl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lisa D. Paolini
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lisa D. Paolini
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    516-796-4030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lisa Paolini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Paolini 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    516-796-4030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jordan Garelick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Garelick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Gregory L. Cowan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Gregory L. Cowan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    516-796-4030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Cowan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Cowan 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 Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Laurence A. Rubin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Laurence A. Rubin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    516-796-4030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Laurence Rubin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rubin 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 Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Nassau Medical Eye Care

    4212 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    516-731-4800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Weinstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Weinstein 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 Chalazion, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Carolyn Y. Shih
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Carolyn Y. Shih
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    516-785-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Carolyn Shih is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John M. Alexander
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John M. Alexander
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    516-572-6706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Alexander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Alexander 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Pauline J. Lask
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Pauline J. Lask
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    689 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pauline Lask is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Lask is rated as an Advanced 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Lask is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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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 plainview, 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 plainview, 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor near plainview, NY?

    You can find a Pterygium doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors near plainview, 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 plainview, 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 plainview, 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 plainview, 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 plainview, 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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