Heather E. Bukiri, MD
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Heather E. Bukiri, MD

(she/her)
  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Westwood 200 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 School of Medicine: 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 - 2026
  • Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2025
  • Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2023
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Locations

UCLA Health 200 Medical Plaza
West Los Angeles

Westwood 200 Specialty Care

Infectious Diseases| Nephrology| Rheumatology
+3 more specialties

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

In the News

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • 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 - 2026
  • Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2025
  • Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2023
  • Bevra Hahn Distinguished Fellow Award, 2021 

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
57 total ratings | 30 reviews
5.0
Excellent in every way
5.0
Dr Bukiri is the best doctor I’ve ever had. She’s phenomenal in every way! I’m so grateful for her. I’ve referred 8 people to her!
5.0
Dr. Bukiri is very thorough. She does a full physical assessment. She is very collegial and spends time explaining everything.
5.0
Dr Bukiri is a wonderful doctor, empathetic and knowledgeable.
5.0
She makes you feel seen and heard. Things other doctors miss or ignore, she looks into. She's going to make sure to find the answer even if there isn't one. She won't give up.