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: Northeastern University Med School: MGH Institute of Health Professions Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Oscar G. Bukstein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Philadelphia Gen Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Psychiatry

Medical School

University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston TxGraduated in 1983

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