Weathering The Storm...

We were half-way through the rebuild of our South Street Seaport office last month when the Buildings Department condemned our entire block.

Front Street has been evacuated by the Mayor’s Office, so that the City can focus on badly damaged underground sewage and electric systems. The estimated shut-down of power, running water, and heat is expected to last 4-6 months.

In the meantime, our Upper West Side and Williamsburg locations remain open and we’ve expanded hours to include weekends. That’s right, Saturday and Sunday 9am-7pm!

We recognize that our downtown patients still need great dermatologic care, and have begun construction of a new office on Sullivan and West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village. I will do everything I can to open our doors there by February 2013. (www.greenwichvillagedermatology.com)  Our Financial District, Tribeca, C-Town, and Battery Park neighbors have gone through a tremendous disaster. Patients have shared with us devastating stories of homes lost, businesses destroyed, and families still without power for weeks.

For those patients experiencing financial hardship because of Hurricane Sandy, we are waiving all medical co-pays through February 2013.
Simply alert our front desk when checking-in at your next visit.

We deeply value your loyalty to our practice now more than ever. You’ve placed your confidence in us through 5 years of caring and we will return to the Seaport when the City deems it safe again.

And now on to news and our quarterly newsletter…

We’ve published a book! It’s not exactly bedtime reading, but for those of you “armchair dermatologists” out there, I believe you’ll find plenty of great information on Skin Emergencies.

http://www.amazon.com/Bukas-Emergencies-Dermatology-Bobby-Buka/dp/1461450306

Wishing you all the happiest of holidays and thank you so very much for all your support!  Please check our website for updates on the new Greenwich Village office!  Looking forward to getting back to work downtown!
















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Make A Plan..

Now that the "glow" of summer has ended, it's time to get serious about your skincare.  You do not need to suffer with acne this Fall!  Come in and see us!

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Staff Shout Out

There is nothing more satisfying that talking to patients who have created a trusting relationship with one of our staff members.  Our goal is always to provide the best possible care and to make our patients feel right at home.

One of our lovely patients had such a wonderful experience that she blogged about it!  You can check it out here.

We always love to receive feedback from those who visit our offices!  We're only happy if you're healthy and happy!

Happy September!











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Off The Press

We are so excited that Andrea Pomerantz Lustig has included us in her much anticipated book:

How to Look Expensive: A Beauty Editor's Secrets to Getting Gorgeous without Breaking the Bank 

For our uptown patients, or Upper West Side location is open and we are ready to see you all! You can purchase the book here.


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Children and Head Lice

Head lice is one of those awful childhood afflictions that can be difficult to get rid of.  Check out this video Dr. Buka did in collaboration with The Doctors Video Project with helpful hints to prevent and treat head lice.   

Also be sure to make an appointment at our new Upper West Side location!  We're bringing our state-of-the-art treatment uptown!

Happy Monday!


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Infant Skin Concerns

The heat is on here in New York City.  Heat can only exacerbate skin conditions for adults and children alike.  If you or your infant are experiencing skin discomfort, please come in and see us.  See the video below for some great sun safety tips for children! No one should suffer this summer!  Check out this video on "infant acne" and remember our new Upper West Side location is now seeing patients!

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Why We Do What We Do

Here at Buka Dermatology our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible care.  Knowing that we made a patient feel more comfortable in their skin makes all the difference in the world.  Last week we received this wonderful letter from our patient, NR.

To each and everyone of you at Buka Dermatology,


It was definitely destined from above for me to be guided towards your direction, and I thank the one above that I was.  I have been coming for ultraviolet lights three times a week for the past three months.  My results have been fantastic thanks to you.


It would be quite difficult to write in words, the deep appreciation I feel for what you have done for me.  I had previously been to numerous health centers and can say without wavering that never have I come across any who would even come to close to you.  Your courteousness, efficient care, and concerns for a patient are unrivaled.  The friendly demeanor is a rarity in any field.  As a staff, you are special.  


Thank you very much for making my visits, after a grinding day at work, as comfortable as can be.  


May the one above bless you all to enjoy a healthy and great summer.




                                                                                     With fullest gratitude and respect,
                                                                                                            NR




For more information on ultraviolet treatments please visit our website www.bobbybukamd.com.  We look forward to seeing patients at our new Upper West Side location starting July 16th!  Accepting appointments now!



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Sunscreen...Every Time!

Now that summer is in full swing, it's even more important to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays.  Check out Dr. Buka discussing the importance of sunscreen with HealthiNation:

We want you to look and feel your best this summer.  You don't have to live with sun spots.  We have several treatment options ready to share with you! We are now accepting appointments in anticipation of the July opening of our brand new Upper West location!  Come in and feel right at home!

The HealthiNation Team and Dr. Buka: Six Skin Saving Strategies for Summer

Six Skin-Saving Strategies for Summer

The HealthiNation Team

May 31, 2012

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Still wincing from the red-hot sunburn you picked up over Memorial Day? Yeah, us, too. Guess burgers weren’t the only  ones getting their grill on this weekend. Standing outside for as little as 5 to 10 minutes is all it takes to char unshielded  skin cells. The problem with that isn’t just the immediate blistering pain and horrible tan lines. The consequences are  actually much more subtle. Just take a look at legendary musician Bob Marley.

“Bob Marley died from melanoma that went unrecognized on his foot,” says HealthiNation expert  Bobby Buka, M.D., a  New-York-based dermatologist. “Melanoma – the most dangerous form of skin cancer which accounts for 48,000  deaths per year, worldwide –  is now on the rise people ages 20 to 40,” he says.

Save your skin – and your life – this summer with these six sun-smart strategies from Dr. Buka.

Select a Sunscreen There are two types of sunscreens: physical and chemical blockers. “A physical blocker, which is more durable and effective, contains zinc or titanium,” Dr. Buka says. “It will sit on the surface of your skin and act like tiny mirrors, reflecting evil UV rays off your body, whereas chemical blockers absorb sunlight and, as a result, lose their structure and become deactivated.” On top of failing to act as armor, chemical blockers may also cause harm. Some contain ingredients, such as cinnamates, that can trigger irritation or allergic reactions.

Bathroom Run Reminder If you’re planning to be outside between 10 AM and 4 PM, you need to reapply sunscreen every three to four hours. Easy enough, but who actually remembers to do this? Consider this habit-forming trick: Every time you go to the bathroom – nature tends to call every three to four hours on average – slather on a fresh layer of the sun-shielding stuff right after washing your hands. Do this enough times (every day for the first three weeks of summer) and by July 4^th you won’t think twice.

30 is the New SPF 15 In the past, you might have read that a minimum SPF of 15 would do the trick. But the truth is, you really don’t want to go below 30, recommends Dr. Buka. Any number above that offers negligible results. Make sure the sunscreen is “broad spectrum,” meaning it protects against both UVA (causes cosmetic damage, like sun spots and wrinkles) and UVB (linked to cancer) rays.

Soothe a Sunburn Sunblock isn’t bullet-proof. If you don’t reapply often or miss a spot, you can still end up with a stinging burn. When that happens, the best thing you can do is pop an ibuprofen. These over-the-counter anti-inflammatory meds  have scientifically proven to ease pain and redness as well as reduce cosmetic photo-aging (aka, wrinkles) and lower the risk of developing skin cancer, Dr. Buka says.

Orange You Glad for Sunless Tanning Good news for airbrush-addicts: “Some formulas are mixed with zinc, so the can add protection to your skin,” Dr. Buka says. “However, others containing DHA – a chemical that interacts with the skin to give you that brown-orange color – will act more like finger paint than sunblock,” he adds. Before you step into the booth, make sure its loaded with the right formula.

Download this App Check out Dr. Buka’s new app called SpotCheck (free on iTunes). It lets you upload photos of your most worrisome moles for a team of board-certified dermatologists to review. You’ll hear back within 24 hours whether you need to schedule an appointment with a derm near you to discuss any suspicious-looking moles
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