Michael B. Kraft, MD

Michael B. Kraft, MD

4.9 
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Forward Focus Medical Care

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 2018
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) - 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Forward Focus Medical Care
Alignment Category:
Independent Practitioner
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Good communication

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough, very easy to talk to

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Michael is very caring and conscientious about the care he provides. Personally I just like him.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is knowledgeable and understanding and listens to me. I think he is really caring about my health which is very important to me.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kraft is excellent and gives very helpful advice and up to date recommendations.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Great Dr. (Dr. Kraft), great team in a clean and professional environment.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Honest friendly thorough and comprehensive

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough, good doctor, including his staff!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Insightful, personable.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Good listener and very knowledgeable

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very accommodating

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He listens and works with you.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Always takes the time to answer all my questions

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April 02, 2025

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Krafts knowledge, understanding, and care for me.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Kraft is the absolute best. Very caring and thorough. Answers my questions and seems to care about me.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kraft knows his business

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Very thorough & makes me feel very comfortable. Answers my questions & concerns in a way I understand. Is truthful but not an alarmist. He is sympathetic to patient that is a senior.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft took his time with me and didn't rush me out the door. I believe he cares about my wellbeing.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft takes the time to understand his patients' health issues and then offers solutions versus just checking boxes and moving on to his next appointment. He's been very helpful to me and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring physician.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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March 20, 2025

5.0

I really like his approach to patient care.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Excelent doctor and super clear to understand, he explained about treatment and medicines

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He is very attentive and answers your questions. He takes times with his patients and it is very much appreciated.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

It was very informative and clear

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Nice and very helpful!

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March 17, 2025

4.0

He took his time with me

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He is kind and a great listener. My concerns always feel validated

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is wonderful. Very thorough and does a great job answering questions and explaining things.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Very good experience with the Doctor and his staff. Thankful to have such a knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Very professional presence. Down to Earth and shows an honest interest in the patient.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Listens to me. Makes recommendations and adjusts them as needed

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He seemed thorough and that he really cared.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is an awesome doctor. He listens and then we (patient and doctor) collaborate to reach a decision about my care.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

A great listener, supportive, and is very thorough when putting together an action plan for my health.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

He is competent, thorough, and personable.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He always answers your questions honestly. Dr. Kraft is very professional and makes you feel at ease. Does not pressure his patients.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Great doctor very good

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Friendly, understanding and helpful advice

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft has a great bedside manner. He is engaging and easy to talk to.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Listens well

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is professional, friendly, and makes you feel like your health is in the very best hands.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 09, 2025

5.0

I love to share my concerns with Dr. Kraft because he is very intelligent answering my questions. Dr. Kraft has a caring attitude and professional communication with me (really listens to me). I trust him!

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Good patient coverage

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Michael Kraft is a very careful doctor with the health of his patients and I can only say that it is a pride for Northwester to have a Dr. like Michael Kraft, thank you.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is professional but, yet, friendly and listens with patience to the patient.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Wow! I was so happy to find that my PCP was listening to me and trying to help me deal with some very important concerns I have. He spent a very long time and addressed everything. This is so unusal - most doctors are in a hurry to get to the next patient. What a caring and intelligent doctor!

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Top quality work

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He listens to his patient and is easy to communicate with.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

We are grateful to have Dr. Kraft as our primary physician. He is always available to us with his expertise and his constant care for our many elderly issues and concerns. Never too busy to listen and then thoughtfully provide his recommendations. Dr. Kraft is one of a kind and truly a great doctor.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Seemed understanding.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft has impressive high intellect with information about my health issues. He also seems to really care about me as a person and listens to ALL my concerns. I'm very thankful for having him as my doctor!

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, great advice.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and listens well. He explains and gives choices.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Super professional and responsive; courteous and detailed; strong referral network

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January 13, 2025

5.0

His throughly questioning and expertise in the details in finding the cause of my problem.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr.Kraft takes time to explain the tests that should be taken and how they should be viewed along with preventive measures

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Great doctor very knowledgeable, professional and always very kind

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent communicator, thorough , and personable.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kraft is one of my best doctors that I have at Northwestern medicine he explains everything that could be wrong and what he thinks is wrong and how to repair it. He is simply awesome guy. He treats me with the upmost respect, and I treat him with the upmost

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft answered my questions. Was attentive and did not seem to hurry to another patient because of his schedule. He took the time to explain what was needed.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft has been the most thoughtful, thorough, and caring doctor I've had.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Great team and Dr. Kraft is exceptional at his job.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

I plan to recommend my wife and children to become patients of Dr. Kraft.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Kraft listens and wants what you s best for his patients

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft, Great! Smart and personable

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Takes time to discuss your situation. Talks about your various medications and the side effects of each.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

He listens

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough and professional also not a huge prescriber of meds

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November 22, 2024

5.0

I did already

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Please see above comments on question 1. Also, Dr. Kraft was very easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

He's very good, explains

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November 13, 2024

5.0

I would recommend his service to my friends, family, and co-workers. I get totally satisfaction with my visits.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Very kind and professional

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November 08, 2024

5.0

My visit went very well, Dr. Kraft and his team always do a great job of taking care of my needs with their expertise and service. Always has a plan to continue to meet my overall healthcare needs

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Kraft takes the time to talk to you. Makes you feel important.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional

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November 04, 2024

5.0

He a very good doctor who focuses on his patient and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft and his staff are super

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft is so understanding. He takes the time to listen and check things out. He has been a key figure as part of my team.

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October 28, 2024

4.0

This is my 1st appointment with Dr Kraft but he was on time, knowledgeable and listened to everything I had to say

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft has new and old school quality's.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

His knowledge & genuine care for the patient.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft is excellent! He spends as much time as needed and does a great job of understanding and explaining things.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kraft is great, hears your story doesn't hurry you and orders appropriate tests. The office staff is friendly and professional.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Kraft is extremely knowledgeable and treats his patients with dignity and respect.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Took time and seemed knowledgeable

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October 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Kraft is always prepared. It is clear that he is up to date on my file and he is a very good listener and communicator!

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Personable, honest, thorough, patient, caring person. Explains everything and uses visual aids for better understanding!

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Friendly, thorough in exams. Explains everything. Makes you feel comfortable.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

He has been a good doctor to me very informational and he cares about my health at least I feel that he does

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September 30, 2024

5.0

He is concerned for my health Answers my questions & concerns I feel very confident being in his care.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring doctor

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September 27, 2024

5.0

i like him,very nice doctor !

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Always very patient to listen my questions and always have time to make sure all my needs are taking care.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Very smart, attentive and kind Super understanding and thorough

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring doctor.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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Michael B. Kraft, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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