Heather E. Bukiri, MD
Accepting New Patients

Heather E. Bukiri, MD

(she/her)
  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Westwood Specialty Care |

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)
  • 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
57 total ratings | 20 reviews
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Bukiri is always prepared, ultra knowledgable, kind, and wanting to help! She is the best.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr. Bukiri is incredibly intelligent, warm and explains things very well.
5.0
April 29, 2025
It was a great appointment.
5.0
April 26, 2025
Excellent both as a physician and as a person. She is honest, compassionate and caring. I understand my medical problem better.
5.0
April 24, 2025
Dr. Bukiri is very thorough in her questions and concerns. She listens intently and comments upon my thoughts, or questions. She offers advice, and updates prescriptions as needed. She recommends follow-up appointments with other healthcare professionals, as needed, and gently reminds me about things such as requested blood work that has not been done.