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Dr. Robert Buka, MD

Dr. Robert Buka, MD

Dermatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Buka, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and more.

4 Star Rating
Based on 160 reviews 4 Star Rating (160 reviews)

Practice

214 Sullivan St New York, NY 10012
Telehealth available
(212) 385-3700

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Buka specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Buka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buka

4.0

160 ratings, 120 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wronged by Buka. – Dec 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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May 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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David Hecht – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Daphne – Dec 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rachel M – Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LINETTE in New York , NY – Jan 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Michael Bradley – Dec 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
NS in New York, NY – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Christina in Brooklyn , NY – Jul 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jason in NYC, NY – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Dariya – Jul 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ian – May 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brooklyn – May 23, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

A graduate of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, Dr. Buka completed an internship in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City. He then completed a dermatology residency at the University...read more

biography

Dr. Robert L. Buka is a Dermatologist serving the Brooklyn and New York areas for more than 15 years. Dr. Buka is experienced in Ultherapy® – Uplifting Ultrasound!, Chemical Peel Treatment and Laser Skin Resurfacing. He is a professional member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.

  • Dermatology

  • Pediatric Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of California San Diego Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • New York Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Pediatric Dermatology
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  • Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Member

  • American Academy of Dermatology, Member

  • English

  • Cantonese

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

  • Top 50 Dermatology Case Studies for Primary Care

  • Buka’s Emergencies in Dermatology

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Locations

Practice

The Dermatology Specialists Greenwich Village214 Sullivan St New York, NY 10012
1

Bobby Buka MD PC

The Dermatology Specialists-Crown Heights614 Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11225
2

Dina M Began, MD

Office1027 46th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101
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The Dermatology Specialists

The Dermatology Specialists-South Street Seaport220 Front St New York, NY 10038
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The Dermatology Specialists-Upper West Side135 W 70th St New York, NY 10023
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The Dermatology Specialists-Astoria3179 Steinway St Astoria, NY 11103
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The Dermatology Specialists-Kips Bay247 E 28th St New York, NY 10016
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The Dermatology Specialists-Upper East Side1425 2nd Ave New York, NY 10021
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The Dermatology Specialists-Downtown Brooklyn440 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217
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The Dermatology Specialists-Long Island City1041 47th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101
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The Dermatology Specialists-Bushwick1163 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11206
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The Dermatology Specialists-Williamsburg152 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11211
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The Dermatology Specialists-Sunset Park4411 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl
    New York, NY 10029
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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