Heather E. Bukiri, MD
Accepting new patients

Heather E. Bukiri, MD

(she/her)
  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Westwood Specialty Care | 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 365, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowships

Medical Education, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2022
Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 2019

Degree

MD, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2016

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023, 2024

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Interests

CTD-ILD, interstitial lung disease, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, autoinflammatory disease, vasculitis, medical education

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023, 2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
63 total ratings | 11 reviews
5.0
January 15, 2025
She is an excellent doctor.
5.0
January 15, 2025
We went over my symptoms and she provided feedback which included labs and a prescription for my reflux.
5.0
January 8, 2025
Outstanding!! Dr. Bukiri spent an amazing amount of time with me. She took me in even with running behind on my appointment. Very thorough and explains everything to help you understand your medical needs.
5.0
December 20, 2024
Very clear, compassionate, thorough. Accommodated for video visit to review urgent & ongoing issues, when in person was not possible, which was a great relief.
5.0
December 3, 2024
Dr Bukiri was on time, professional, and knowledgeable. She was very thorough and showed concern and commitment to help me feel relief.