Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Susan V. Bukata

Orthopedics
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Offers Telehealth
27 Years of Experience
Expertise in
26
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Susan Bukata is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.

Dr. Bukata is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Effects of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Man
Effects of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Man
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 03, 2020
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable

34 Total Publications

Denervation induces rapid bone degeneration concurrent to neurovascular and mechanical changes.
Denervation induces rapid bone degeneration concurrent to neurovascular and mechanical changes.
Journal: Bone
Published: November 06, 2025
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Is Dr. Susan V. Bukata a top-rated expert for Bone Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Susan V. Bukata is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bone Tumor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Susan V. Bukata specialize in?

While Dr. Susan V. Bukata is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bone Tumor, Osteosarcoma, and Chondrosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Susan V. Bukata participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Susan V. Bukata has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Susan V. Bukata's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Susan V. Bukata accept my insurance?

Dr. Susan V. Bukata accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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