The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in lorton, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Pterygium near lorton, VA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan Majlessi
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Susan Majlessi
    Ophthalmology
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    The Eye MD

    9010 Lorton Station Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Lorton, VA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    571-285-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Majlessi is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2032. Dr. Majlessi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    12800 Darby Brook Ct, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    703-494-1388
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Norma Zapata-Acosta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Zapata-Acosta 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 Uveitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Babur B. Lateef
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Babur B. Lateef
    Ophthalmology
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    Babur B. Lateef, M.D.

    14904 Jeff. Davis Hwy, Suite 308, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    703-494-1766
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
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    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. Dr. Lateef is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2031. Dr. Lateef is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Francis Dipaolo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Francis Dipaolo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    6128 Brandon Ave, 200, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    703-256-0507
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Francis Dipaolo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Springfield, 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. Dr. Dipaolo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mark J. Schefkind
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mark J. Schefkind
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 203, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    703-360-6006
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Mark Schefkind is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Schefkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Schefkind is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sina J. Sabet
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sina J. Sabet
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5130 Duke St, 9, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    571-431-6778
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Sina Sabet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sabet 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 Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Cataract, Hyphema, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sabet 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 
     (12.5 miles away)
    703-532-0728
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maureen T. O'dea
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Maureen T. O'dea
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Potomac Ophthalmology

    2296 Opitz Blvd., Suite 410, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    703-580-5348
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maureen O'dea is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. O'dea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. O'dea is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2027. Dr. O'dea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required
    6501 Loisdale Ct, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    703-922-1650
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Christopher Shen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Haresh Ailani
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Haresh Ailani
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Consultants Of Northern Virginia PC

    4565 Daisy Reid Ave, 310, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    703-451-6111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Haresh Ailani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Ailani 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Ailani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jacob A. Clark
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jacob A. Clark
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alexandria Ophthalmic Associates PC

    411 N Washington St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    703-548-5588
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    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. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Amy V. Kotecha
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Amy V. Kotecha
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3801 Fairfax Dr Ste 74, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    703-528-3910
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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. Dr. Kotecha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Benjamin B. Chun
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Benjamin B. Chun
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    8381 Old Courthouse Rd, 345, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    703-662-6164
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Mandarin
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    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
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    703-827-5454
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
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    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.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tofik M. Ali
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tofik M. Ali
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Inova Lions Eye Clinic

    3299 Woodburn Rd, 150, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    703-876-2700
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Tofik Ali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Ali 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 Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alan J. Pollack
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Alan J. Pollack
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    4660 Kenmore Ave, 416, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    703-751-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Pollack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced 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, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mohammed Elbash
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mohammed Elbash
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Premier Eye Center Alexandria

    2849 Duke St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Mohammed Elbash is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Elbash 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Glaucoma, Amblyopia, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Elbash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John P. Essepian
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John P. Essepian
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    3031 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    703-698-8884
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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). Dr. Essepian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tuan Q. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Tuan Q. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Anh Nguyen Ophthalmology

    6402 Arlington Blvd, 600, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    703-534-4393
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese
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    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. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Anh Nguyen Ophthalmology

    6402 Arlington Blvd, 600, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    703-534-4393
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Sepsakos 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 lorton, 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 lorton, 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 do I find the best Pterygium doctor near lorton, VA?

    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 lorton, 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 lorton, 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 lorton, 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 lorton, 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 lorton, 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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