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Dr. Susan Bukata, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Susan Bukata, MD
3.2 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Susan Bukata, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Bukata graduated from TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Bukata currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bukata received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Bukata's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bukata is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Bone Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Bone Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Bone Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Ewing's Sarcoma
Femur Fracture
Joint Pain
Myeloma
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coagulation Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colorectal Cancer
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Eye Cancer
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hemophilia
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Kidney Cancer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lung Cancer
Lupus
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peritoneal Cancer
Plantar Fasciitis
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Systemic Chondromalacia
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thyroid Cancer
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Uterine Cancer
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Oral Cancer Screening
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Skin Screenings
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 UCLA Health Orthopaedic Surgery After-Hours Clinic
    1250 16th St Ste 2100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-1234
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  3. 3 Alvarado Hospital LLC
    6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 287-3270
  4. 4 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-6390
  5. 5 Office
    1250 16th St Ste 3142, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (424) 259-9816

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3.2
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Oncology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    1995
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Susan Bukata, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bukata's profile.

Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Susan Bukata, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA