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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
She is so caring and smart She is an excellent listener and really care
Dr. Bukiri always takes her time to review everything. She is very thorough and asks questions and listens well.
I love Dr. Bukiri! She’s so smart, experience, funny and insightful. I’ve never had such good medical care as I’ve had under her for the last three years. Her recommendations of medication and lifestyle changes have reduced my physical pain tremendously, and I am living a very good quality life now.
Dr Burkuri is a very thoughtful, sympathetic and thorough physician. She truly cares about her patients and goes above and beyond to assure the visit is meaningful and productive
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.