The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in great falls, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Pterygium near great falls, VA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
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    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, Flemish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Cremers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. 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. Dr. Cremers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    J Alberto-Martinez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Alberto-Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Alberto-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    NewView Eye Center

    12110 Sunset Hills Rd Ste 50, 
    Reston, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Griffiths is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Griffiths 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Keratoconus, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Griffiths is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Eye Physicians Of Virginia - Reston

    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 317, 
    Reston, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Casas-De is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Casas-De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Neuroretinitis, and Cataract. Dr. Casas-De is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    8230 Boone Blvd Ste 125, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepika Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Shah 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    11713 Bowman Green Dr, 
    Reston, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alex Manguikian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Manguikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Manguikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC Ada Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Hammer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hammer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Korchak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Tagayun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8381 Old Courthouse Rd, 345, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. Dr. Chun is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Rockville Eye Associates PC

    3204 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Hendrix is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Hendrix is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Sarezky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sarezky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Sarezky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Fritz Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Coats Disease. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Faroese, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Moainie is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Eyedata-Eye Doctors And Technology Advantage

    410 S Washington St, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Corrales is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palisades Eye Surgery Center

    4831 Cordell Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Glaucoma Consultants Of Washington Inc.

    171 Elden St Ste 100, 
    Herndon, VA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tayyib Rana is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Herndon, Virginia. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gitanjali Baveja is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Baveja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Baveja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Soraiya Thura is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Thura 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 Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Thura 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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 great falls, 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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