The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in smithtown, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Pterygium near smithtown, NY. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Edward M. Riegel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Edward M. Riegel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    125 Kennedy Drive, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    855-295-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
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    Edward Riegel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Riegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Pinguecula, Blepharitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Riegel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Riegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. David Immanuel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. David Immanuel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    100 Motor Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Immanuel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Immanuel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Immanuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    SightMD

    260 E Main St Ste 109, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8877
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Bainnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Bainnson is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Chalazion, Blepharitis, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John M. Mauro
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John M. Mauro
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mauro is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mauro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Mauro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Samuel Baharestani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Baharestani 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Baharestani is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Baharestani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Neil S. Nichols
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Neil S. Nichols
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    855-295-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Nichols is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Nichols is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharophimosis, Blepharophimosis Syndrome, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Nichols is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael B. Gold
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael B. Gold
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Smithtown Pediatric Group PC

    260 E Main St, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Gold is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Martin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric T. Vinokur
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Eric T. Vinokur
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Smithtown

    329 East Main Street, Suite 10, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-2580
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Vinokur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Vinokur 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 Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Vinokur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Stephen A. Lewen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Stephen A. Lewen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North Shore Medical & Surgical Eye Care PC

    260 E Main St Ste 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
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    Stephen Lewen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Lewen 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 Pinguecula, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Dr. Lewen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    North Shore Medical & Surgical Eye Care PC

    260 E Main St Ste 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    631-265-8780
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Zweibel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Zweibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Zweibel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shetal A. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shetal A. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    855-295-4144
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Shetal Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    631-563-2206
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
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    John Passarelli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Passarelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Passarelli is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Passarelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Raju Sarwal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Raju Sarwal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    631-231-4455
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Raju Sarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Sarwal is rated as an Advanced 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Sarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Surajit Saha
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Surajit Saha
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    601 Suffolk Ave, 
    Brentwood, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    631-231-4455
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Surajit Saha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Saha is rated as an Advanced 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 Hereditary Keratitis, Keratoconus, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    631-941-1476
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Wittpenn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Wittpenn is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert J. Noecker
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Robert J. Noecker
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Noecker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Noecker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    233 Union Avenue, 
    Holbrook, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    631-285-7311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Faye Knoll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Holbrook, New York. Dr. Knoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Knoll is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Knoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter J. Breingan
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter J. Breingan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Richard G. Davis MD PC

    1700 E Jericho Tpke, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    631-462-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Breingan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Breingan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Avni is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Avni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Avni 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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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