Summary

Dr. Oscar G. Bukstein is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children’s Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other behavioral health conditions in children and adolescents. Dr. Bukstein is nationally recognized for his work in pediatric addiction psychiatry and has contributed extensively to research, clinical care, and the development of evidence-based treatment guidelines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Philadelphia Gen Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Psychiatry
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Med School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx Med School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine Med School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Med School: Yale University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Oscar G. Bukstein

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Oscar G. Bukstein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Oscar G. Bukstein has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acne
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Birth Control
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Drug Abuse (Substance-Related Addiction Disorders)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Substance Abuse

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Oscar G. Bukstein holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Philadelphia Gen Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Psychiatry.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx in 1983.

NPI Number

Oscar G. Bukstein's NPI number is 1831161876.

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Oscar G. Bukstein's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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