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Heather E. Bukiri, MD
(she/her) - Rheumatology
Average rating:
4.9
Westwood Specialty Care
|
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 365, Los Angeles, CA 90095
US
Languages
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
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
CTD-ILD, interstitial lung disease, dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, autoinflammatory disease, vasculitis, medical education
Publications
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
57 total ratings | 14 reviews
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr. Bukiri is caring and devoted to her patients. Excellent doctor!
5.0
February 5, 2025
Dr. Bukiri is always attentive, caring, kind, and and a great listener.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Dr Burkuri is incredibly thorough in her care plan. She is a brilliant, caring and passionate physician. She takes the time to thoroughly understand the complex issues surrounding my diagnosis. I trust her implicitly and know that I am in the best of hands
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.