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Dr. Susan Bukata, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Susan Bukata, MD

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Dr. Susan Bukata, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 56
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Bukata graduated from TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Dr. Susan Bukata, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Bukata currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mad River Community Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. 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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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 Office
    1250 16th St Ste 3142, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (424) 259-9816
  4. 4 Office
    1250 16th St Ste 2100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-1234

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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 Mad River Community Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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