The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Falls Church, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Falls Church, VA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Eyedata-Eye Doctors And Technology Advantage

    410 S Washington St, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    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 
     (4.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    Mclean, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    6845 Elm Street, Suite 250, Suite 250, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Spanish

    Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus. Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care. Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients. Dr. Sikder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Sikder is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, Spanish

    Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Cremers is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    611 South Carlin Springs Rd, 404, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Francis Dipaolo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Dipaolo 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, Blepharitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3801 Fairfax Dr Ste 74, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    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

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Tagayun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Tagayun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    410 S Washington St, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Vega is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Vega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6201 Leesburg Pike Ste 200, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Campana is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Campana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Arlington Eye Center

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    A. Wali Ziayee M.D. PLLC

    1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 207, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A Wali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Wali 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 Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Anh Nguyen Ophthalmology

    6402 Arlington Blvd, 600, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese

    Tuan Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Anh Nguyen Ophthalmology

    6402 Arlington Blvd, 600, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorena Sepsakos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Sepsakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6565 Arlington Blvd Ste 250, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Forster is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Forster 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 Cataract, Scleritis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    3031 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Essepian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Essepian 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    3025 Hamaker Ct, 101, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Baldinger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Baldinger 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, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    8150 Leesburg Pike, 909, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bella Patnaik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Patnaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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 Falls Church, VA?

    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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