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Heather E. Bukiri, MD
(she/her)
- Rheumatology
Westwood Specialty Care
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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 - 2025
- Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2025
- Teacher of the Year, UCLA Division of Rheumatology, 2023
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Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
CTD-ILD, interstitial lung disease, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, autoinflammatory disease, vasculitis, medical education
Publications
In the News
- “Why stormy weather is often linked to joint pain and migraines,” National Geographic, Feb 28, 2024. The article quotes Heather Bukiri, MD (UCLA) on weather–joint pain connections and practical patient advice.
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 - 2025
- 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
Dr. Bukiri is an excellent physician. She is pleasant and takes time in patiently explaining my medical problem, treatment plan and f/u care.
She is terrific. Extremely knowledgeable, lovely social/communication skills. Very thorough i (am a physician and can tell)
Dr. Bukiri is seriously incredible. Not only does she really remember me from visit to visit, but she remembers minute details that then are important to my health and my care. She has spent amazing amounts of time w me to be sure no important details are left unnoticed, and I feel she really really cares. I’m really so grateful for her expertise, wisdom, guidance, and her ability to also listen to me and her empathy and caring. She is not a run of the mill doctor and is incredibly talented. She represents the name UCLA very, very well.
Dr. Bukiri is an incredible doctor who takes extensive time and care. She is the best doctor I’ve ever had and I constantly feel at ease and confident that I’m getting the best care.
Dr. Bukiri is very detailed. She makes sure to understand everything that is going on. I really appreciate the time she takes to gain a good understanding of my situation.