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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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Locations
West Los Angeles
Westwood 200 Specialty Care
Westwood 200 Specialty Care
Infectious Diseases| Nephrology| Rheumatology
+3 more specialties
Medical Services
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
Excellent in every way
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!
Dr. Bukiri is very thorough. She does a full physical assessment. She is very collegial and spends time explaining everything.
Dr Bukiri is a wonderful doctor, empathetic and knowledgeable.
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.