The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Vishal Jhanji
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Dr. Vishal Jhanji
    Ophthalmology

    UPMC Vision Institute

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    412-663-5407
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishal Jhanji is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jhanji is rated as a Distinguished 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jhanji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Deval Paranjpe
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Deval Paranjpe
    Ophthalmology

    Freeman & Eger LLP

    420 E North Ave Ste 116, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    412-369-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Deval Paranjpe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paranjpe 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Cataract, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Randall Beatty
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Randall Beatty
    Ophthalmology

    Freeman & Eger LLP

    420 E North Ave Ste 116, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    412-369-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Randall Beatty is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beatty 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 Chalazion, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Eyelid Bump, and Graves Disease.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alexander Chang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alexander Chang
    Ophthalmology

    Alexander Chang MD PC

    2101 Greentree Rd Ste 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    412-429-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ramakumar Gounder
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ramakumar Gounder
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Ophthalmology South

    1002 Greentree Rd Ste 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    412-489-6455
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ramakumar Gounder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gounder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey S. Karlik
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jeffrey S. Karlik
    Ophthalmology

    Karlik Ophthalmology

    1015 West View Park Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    412-931-8101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Karlik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karlik 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Karlik is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael P. Schneider
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Michael P. Schneider
    Ophthalmology

    North Park Ophthalmology

    5900 Corporate Drive, Suite 150, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    412-367-2333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Schneider is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schneider 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, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Julia Polat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Julia Polat
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1000 Bower Hill Rd Ste 7200, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    412-572-6121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Julia Polat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Polat 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Seth Fox
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Seth Fox
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2400 Ardmore Blvd Ste 200, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    412-351-3062
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seth Fox is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Regis Rumpf
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Regis Rumpf
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5900 Corporate Dr Ste 150, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    412-367-2333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Regis Rumpf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rumpf 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, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ladan Espandar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Ladan Espandar
    Ophthalmology

    Sightline Ophthalmic Associates PC

    2591 Wexford Bayne Rd Ste 104, 
    Sewickley, PA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    724-933-5588
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ladan Espandar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Espandar 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 Cataract, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul Phillips
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Paul Phillips
    Ophthalmology

    Sightline Ophthalmic Associates PC

    2591 Wexford Bayne Rd Ste 104, 
    Sewickley, PA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    724-933-5588
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Phillips is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillips 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, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Judah Beck
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Judah Beck
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons LTD.

    7000 Stonewood Dr Ste 200, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    724-940-4001
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Judah Beck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beck 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 Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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