The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Houston, TX. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Robert Cizik Eye Clinic - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St Ste 1800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Kheirkhah is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kheirkhah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Sumitra Khandelwal
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Sumitra Khandelwal specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6100. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Stephen C. Pflugfelder
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    6565 Fannin St, Nc 205, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Pflugfelder, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Stephen Pflugfelder specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6100. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Pflugfelder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Dacryoadenitis, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Marshall B. Hamill
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Alkek Eye Center

    1977 Butler Blvd., 2nd Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My clinical interests are in the restoration of vision lost due to corneal or anterior segment diseases or conditions. These problems can be due to either congenital (inherited) diseases or problems following surgery or trauma. Each patient is a unique individual with unique problems and circumstances and is treated a such. My areas of research involve corneal transplantation techniques and outcomes as well as ocular reconstruction techniques. Dr. Hamill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Chen, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Allison Chen specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-3311. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Meibomianitis, Keratoconus, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Sina Rezaei, MD

    2727 W Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sina Rezaei is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rezaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, Keratoconus, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

    Scott E. Segal
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Pasadena Eye Associates

    4450 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Ste E, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Segal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Scott Segal specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Pasadena Eye Associates. To make an appointment, please call (713) 473-5715. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Segal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Caplan Surgery Center

    3100 Weslayan St Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Caplan is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Caplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Pinguecula.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    1415 North Loop W Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Becky Fredrickson is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fredrickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pterygium
    General Surgery

    Houston Optic PLLC

    1415 North Loop W Ste 400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Porias is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Porias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Jong is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Optic. PLLC

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Vital is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vital is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lim is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lim has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Houston Eye Associates

    2855 Gramercy St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Goosey is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Goosey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Metro Spine PLLC

    2000 Crawford St Ste 800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustapha Kibirige is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kibirige is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Hsa St. Joseph LLC

    1401 St Joseph Pkwy, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Jenkins is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top area of expertise is Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Opticas Garcia Inc

    4704 Montrose Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hasan Mohidat is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mohidat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Museum District Eye Center

    4704 Montrose Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rania Tabet is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tabet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Opticas Garcia Inc

    4704 Montrose Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Garcia is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Dialysis Solutions Inc.

    2424 Hamilton St Ste 210, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emelike Agomo is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Agomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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