The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in american fork, UT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pterygium near american fork, UT. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Hoopes Vision Correction Center

    11820 S State St Ste 200, 
    Draper, UT 
     (9.4 miles away)
    801-568-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Samoan, Spanish
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    Michael Bradley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Draper, Utah. Dr. Bradley 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Bradley is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Duane J. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Duane J. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
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    Orem, UT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    801-357-7373
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Duane Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Orem, Utah. Dr. Nelson 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter A. Ririe
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Peter A. Ririe
    Ophthalmology
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    Excel Eye Center

    American Fork, UT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    801-756-9627
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
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    Peter Ririe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in American Fork, Utah. Dr. Ririe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Ririe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology-American Board Of Ophthalmology (ABO). Dr. Ririe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Majid Moshirfar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Majid Moshirfar
    Ophthalmology
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    Hoopes Vision Correction Center

    11820 S State St Ste 200, 
    Draper, UT 
     (9.4 miles away)
    801-568-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Majid Moshirfar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Draper, Utah. Dr. Moshirfar is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Astigmatism, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Moshirfar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Moshirfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    Excel Eye Center

    1735 N State St, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Justin Wilkinson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Wilkinson 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 Keratoconus, Interstitial Keratitis, Pinguecula, Cataract, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Wilkinson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wilkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    Excel Eye Center

    1735 N State St, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Ricks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Ricks 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 Cataract, Pinguecula, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ricks is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ricks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Austin J. Woolley
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Austin J. Woolley
    Ophthalmology
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    Excel Eye Center

    1735 N State St, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Austin Woolley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Woolley 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Woolley is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Woolley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mathew R. Tempest
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mathew R. Tempest
    Ophthalmology
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    Alta View Clinic - Eye Care

    Sandy, UT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    801-501-2126
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Mathew Tempest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Tempest is rated as an Experienced 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, Pinguecula, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Tempest is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tempest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James G. Theurer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. James G. Theurer
    Ophthalmology
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    Excel Eye Center

    1735 N State St, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
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    James Theurer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Theurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Hyphema. Dr. Theurer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Excel Eye Center

    1735 N State St, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Parsons is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Parsons is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Parsons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Nathan G. Lambert
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Nathan G. Lambert
    Ophthalmology
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    Excel Eye Center - Provo

    1735 North State Street, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathan Lambert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lambert is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology-American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lambert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mason A. Schmutz
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mason A. Schmutz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Excel Eye Center - Provo

    1735 North State Street, 
    Provo, UT 
     (10.5 miles away)
    801-374-1818
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Mason Schmutz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Schmutz 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Schmutz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology-American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schmutz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Hoopes Vision - Draper

    11820 South State Street, Suite 200, 
    Draper, UT 
     (12.1 miles away)
    801-568-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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    Benjamin Buckner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Draper, Utah. Dr. Buckner is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Buckner is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Loran T. Cook
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Loran T. Cook
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Utah Valley Eye Center

    Provo, UT 
     (12.2 miles away)
    801-357-7373
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Loran Cook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Provo, Utah. Dr. Cook 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 Orbital Cellulitis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Cook is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Brian R. Davis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Brian R. Davis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Davis Vision Center

    11649 S 4000 W Ste 200, 
    South Jordan, UT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    801-253-3080
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Brian Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in South Jordan, Utah. Dr. Davis 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Davis 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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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 american fork, UT?

    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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