Dr. Robert Buka, MD
Dermatology*•Male•Age 49
Dermatology*
Dr. Robert Buka, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology.
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Dr. Buka accepts the following insurance:
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
- Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- Medicare
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- Fidelis Care
- First Health
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- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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- Health First Health Plans
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- Humana
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- MetroPlus Health Plan
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health Care
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- PHCS
- POMCO Group
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
- Oxford Liberty
- United Healthcare
Frequently Treated by Dr. Buka
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Cosmetic Skin Procedures
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Skin Conditions
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Skin Cancer & Excision
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Dr. Buka's conditions and procedures:
- Acne
- Rash
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne Keloid
- Actinic Keratosis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Totalis
- Angioedema
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Birthmark
- Bockharts Impetigo
- Boil
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burn Injuries
- Callus
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sore
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
- Darier Disease
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Dermatographic Urticaria
- Dermatomyositis
- Diabetes Skin Lesion
- Dry Skin
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythroderma
- Excessive Sweating
- Face Hyperhidrosis
- Folliculitis
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Granuloma of Skin
- Guttate Psoriasis
- Hair Loss
- Hand and Foot Hyperhidrosis
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis
- Hives
- Hypertrophic Scar
- Impetigo
- Infantile Eczema
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Ingrown Nail
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Kaposi Sarcoma of Skin
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Keloid Scar
- Lice
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus
- Lipomas
- Lupus
- Lymphangioma
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nail Infection
- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Parapsoriasis
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Wart
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques in Pregnancy
- Psoriasis
- Psoriasis Vulgaris
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pubic Lice (Crabs)
- Purpura
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Sebaceous Cysts
- Seborrhea Capitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Disorders
- Skin Ulcer
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
- Subacute Active Lichen Planus
- Sunburn
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Versicolor
- Varicose Eczema
- Varicose Veins
- Vasculitis
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acne Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Biopsy
- Botox® Injection
- Chemical Peel
- Chemical Peels for Face
- Dermal Filler
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Penile Lesion
- Excision
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Cyst
- Excision of Lipoma
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Hair Removal
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Melanoma Screening
- Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Evaluation
- Mole Removal
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Restylane® Injections
- Shaving of Skin Lesion
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Skin Grafts
- Skin Surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Wart Freezing
- Wart Removal
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
Board Certifications
University of California San Diego Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2004
University of California San Diego Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2004
NEW YORK Medical College
Internship Hospital, 2003
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical School, 1999
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Top 50 Dermatology Case Studies for Primary Care
- Buka’s Emergencies in Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology, Member
- Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Member
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What are Dr. Robert Buka, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Robert Buka, MD specializes in Skin Conditions and Cosmetic Skin Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Robert Buka, MD's office address?
Dr. Buka's office is located at 214 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Robert Buka, MD speak?
Dr. Robert Buka, MD is fluent in 4 languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
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