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)
  • 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.