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Heather E. Bukiri, MD
(she/her)
- Rheumatology
Westwood 200 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 - 2026
- 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 - 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
Dr Bukiri is so thorough. She really listens and cares so much about her patients. Her professionalism and her caring are off the charts. She has taken such good care of me. She always treats me with respect and makes me feel very comfortable. I am so grateful she is my doctor.
Dr. Bukiri, is an exceptional doctor. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, kind, thorough and goes above and beyond to care for her patients. She is at the pinnacle of her Field.
Dr Bukiri is an amazing doctor! I finally feel seen and heard! She helped diagnose a very rare autoimmune disease that I have, and thus find treatment. I couldn’t be happier with such a kind, funny, whip-smart, and informed doctor
Dr B is the best doctor ever! She’s patient and kind, knowledgeable and direct, encouraging and challenging. Her sense of humor and natural buoyancy makes a huge difference for me!
Dr. Bukiri is very thorough and complete in her examination and questioning. She is also extremely collegial and really listens to you. I worked in an academic medical center for 35 years. Dr. Bukiri is the type of physician who is perfectly suited to the high quality medicine that UCLA is known for.