The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Virginia, US. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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115 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Tidewater Eye Centers

    3235 Academy Ave Ste 200, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Pavilack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Pavilack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eyedata-Eye Doctors And Technology Advantage

    410 S Washington St, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Corrales is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Corrales is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    8381 Old Courthouse Rd, 345, 
    Vienna, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Chun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Chun is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    Mclean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tigani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Tigani 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Tigani is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    6845 Elm Street, Suite 250, Suite 250, 
    Mclean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Colleen A. Joseph is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates in Chevy Chase, Md. and McLean, Va. Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and a residency in ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Joseph is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis. Dr. Joseph is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Commonwealth Eye Care Associates PC

    3855 Gaskins Rd, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Iuorno is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Iuorno is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Cloudy Cornea, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Piedmont Eye Center Inc.

    116 Nationwide Dr, 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Moss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Moss 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 Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Outer Banks Anesthesia PC

    241 Corporate Blvd, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sheppard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sheppard 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Uveitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Kian M. Kaz MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC

    12690 McManus Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kian Kaz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Kaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3801 Fairfax Dr Ste 74, 
    Arlington, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Kotecha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kotecha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Outer Banks Anesthesia PC

    241 Corporate Blvd, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Cheung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Korchak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Korchak is rated as an Advanced 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 Pterygium, Keratoconus, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    860 Omni Blvd Ste 201, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Derosa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Derosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Alexandria Ophthalmic Associates PC

    411 N Washington St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Clark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Clark 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 Presbyopia, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Aaron Figler O.D. & Associates P.C.

    14904 Richmond Hwy Ste 308, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babur Lateef is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Lateef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tims is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Tims 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Keratoconus.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Strelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Strelow is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, and Keratoconus. Dr. Strelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    9010 Lorton Station Blvd, 250, 
    Lorton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Majlessi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lorton, Virginia. Dr. Majlessi is rated as an Advanced 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Shenandoah Optical Inc.

    1845 Plaza Dr, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Eisele is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Eisele is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic Northridge

    2955 Ivy Rd # 250, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Olsakovsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Olsakovsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cataract.

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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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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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