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Office
220 Front St
New York, NY 10038Phone+1 212-385-3700Fax+1 212-385-3703
Summary
- Dr. Bobby Buka is the CEO of The Dermatology Specialists (TDS), a full-service dermatology practice in New York City with 10 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. As New York City’s leading dermatologist and the author of two books on skin health, Dr. Buka offers a wealth of dermatologic expertise on cosmetic and medical treatments.
Dr. Buka is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Buka is passionate about the skin health and skin care of New Yorkers. He has developed a unique approach to providing dermatology services at TDS, integrating the latest research with principles of holistic wellness into patient-centric treatment plans.
A graduate of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, Dr. Buka was immediately drawn to dermatology as an ever-expanding medical field that offers countless ways to help people love the skin they’re in. Whether he’s devising a fail-proof plan to cure even the most stubborn acne, helping patients age gracefully with customizable beauty services like botox, or taking the extra time to educate patients on best practices for skin cancer prevention, Dr. Bobby Buka enjoys every aspect of addressing everyday skin concerns while running New York City’s top dermatology practice.
After completing medical school, Dr. Buka completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Shortly thereafter, he completed his residency at the University of California San Diego, followed by a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Children’s Hospital San Diego.
Dr. Bobby Buka opened his practice in June of 2007, and today oversees 10 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. At all TDS locations, patients receive the down-to-earth intimacy of a neighborhood doctor paired with the best treatments that cutting-edge medicine can offer.
Clinical Expertise
- Skin tags, Acne scars, Uneven skin texture, Skin resurfacing, Pediatric dermatology, Acne vulgaris, Adult acne, Skin cancer, Melanoma, Skin biopsy, Acne, Dermatopathology, Minimally invasive facial plastic surgery, Skin testing, Skin allergies, Laser dermatologic surgery, Microneedling, Facial rejuvenation
Education & Training
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2004
- New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Residency, Dermatology, 2001 - 2003
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- CT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- DE State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2024 - 2024
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
- American Board of Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsSunscreens and insect repellents.Robert L Buka
Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2004-08-01 - 5 citationsConnective tissue disease in children.Robert L. Buka, Bari B. Cunningham
Pediatric Annals. 2005-03-01 - 7 citationsYellow nail pigmentation following Depakote therapy.Robert L Buka, Rachel Hille, Patricia McCormack
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2003-10-01
Press Mentions
- Rethinking Your Ink? What to Know About Tattoo RemovalJuly 15th, 2021
- Dermatologist Urges Vigilance for Exanthem as Coronavirus SpreadsMarch 13th, 2020
- Physician Growth Partners Advises Bobby Buka MD Dermatology and Brooklyn Dermatology in Merger to Form the Dermatology SpecialistsJuly 30th, 2019
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- The Dermatology Specialists Websitehttps://thedermspecs.com
- The Dermatology Specialists Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedermspecs
- The Dermatology Specialists Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheDermSpecs
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