Brian Bucca, OD
Provider Credentials:
- Doctor of Optometry
Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Gender:
Male
Language:
- English
CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Eye Clinic
Aurora
1775 Aurora Ct
Suite A140
Aurora, CO 80045
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Phone: (303) 724-6735 (303) 724-6735
Fax: (303) 724-6779
Clinic Information:
The CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) specializes in type 1 diabetes research and care for children and adults. Clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic biomedical scientists collaborate at the BDC to find the most effective treatment, prevention, and cure for type 1 diabetes. The BDC was founded by Marvin and Barbara Davis in 1978 and is currently one of the largest diabetes institutes in the world. Housed in a dedicated building at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado, the Center is an independent institute within the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine.
BDC provides state-of-the-art diabetes care to over 7,500 children and adults with diabetes as well as provides inpatient care to patients with any type of diabetes who are seen at the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Center clinical faculty members teach medical, physician assistant, nursing, and dental students on campus. Residents and endocrinology fellows receive critical training at the leading edge of diabetes clinical care and research.
Our mission is to provide state-of the-art care to children and adults with type 1 diabetes and to teach our patients how to prevent or delay complications. Our research is devoted to finding prevention, cure, and most effective treatment of diabetes and associated disorders.
Eye Clinic
The CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) Eye Clinic offers unparalleled eye care and state-of-the-art diagnostic retinal imaging, which assists in detecting the earliest states of retinopathy, assessing for progression of diabetic eye disease on the smallest scale possible and identification of patients that need treatment before vision is affected.
Dr. Bucca's practice philosophy is hinged upon patient education, which he believes is the cornerstone of successful treatment of any illness.
Dr. Bucca is an optometrist and is the BDC Eye Clinic Chief. He has a decade of experience managing diabetic eye complications. Before arriving at the BDC, Dr. Bucca spent 7 years in the Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM where he specialized in the clinical management of diabetic retinopathy in an indigent type 2 population. During his tenure, he oversaw both the student externship and residency program where he effectively trained hundreds of young doctors throughout the US and abroad in the field of ocular disease and primary eye care.
Why The CU Anschutz Barbara Davis Center Eye Clinic?
- Diabetes and Eye Care under one roof
- More face-to-face time with your doctor
- State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- All exam findings shared with your BDC doctor
- Heavy emphasis on patient education
- Thorough examinations and screening for ALL eye conditions
- Flexible scheduling available
Chief of Eye Clinic: Brian Bucca, OD, FAAO
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology
Dr. Bucca Clinic Phone: 303-724-6735
Eye clinic walk-ins are welcome!
Providers
Specialties
Conditions
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Diabetic Eye Disease
Policies and Procedures
How to Make an Appointment
Our clinics can see you in-person or via virtual visits. To schedule, call our clinics directly or visit our patient portal, My Health Connection, offered in partnership with UCHealth. Our Make an Appointment page has additional information and scheduling resources.
Canceling or Rescheduling an Appointment
If you need to cancel or reschedule, call your clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
Preparing for Your Visit
Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early and bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Your current insurance card(s) and payment for your co-pay
- A list of your current medications
- Any questions or concerns you want to discuss with your provider
Patients arriving more than 10 minutes late may be asked to reschedule their appointment.
Our Plan Your Visit page has more details on what to expect before, during and after your appointment.
Billing and Insurance
Our Billing and Insurance Information page has helpful information on paying your bill online, payment options and billing estimates.
If you have billing questions, contact CU Medicine’s billing department:
Phone: 303-493-7700
Email: BillingQuestions@cumedicine.us
CU Medicine accepts a wide range of insurance plans to help patients access care. Our Accepted Insurance page provides a full list of the plans CU Medicine accepts.
Check with your insurance provider before your appointment. This way, you can confirm your benefits and coverage, as they can change.
If you do not have health insurance, contact our billing department at 303-493-7700 before your visit to discuss payment options and estimate your costs.
Our Common Clinical Fees page lists fees for common clinical services provided at CU Medicine clinics.
Patient Responsibilities
Patients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete health and insurance information
- Bringing required documents and insurance information to appointments
- Meeting financial obligations related to their care
- Treating staff and providers with respect, including not using threatening or foul language
- Not smoking, vaping or using e-cigarettes inside the clinic or on clinic property
- Not bringing guns, knives or other weapons into the clinic or onto clinic property – this prohibition includes individuals with concealed weapons permits
Accessibility and Language Services
CU Medicine offers accommodations for patients with disabilities and free language assistance services. Auxiliary aids and accessible formats are available at no cost. Speak with clinic staff if you need assistance.