Michael B. Kraft, M.D.

Dr. Michael Kraft will begin seeing patients on October 6th, 2025.

Dr. Michael Kraft is excited to join Forward Focus Concierge Medicine, where he can provide thoughtful, highly personalized medical care and develop long-term, close relationships with patients. In seven years with Northwestern Medicine, Dr. Kraft developed a reputation for being thorough, kind, and empathetic, with excellent diagnostic skills. A creative problem solver, he values having the time to dig deeper and understand what truly matters to each patient. Working together, they create a care plan tailored to the patient’s wellness goals that fits within their everyday life.

Dr. Kraft is passionate about partnering with patients to manage chronic conditions through a personalized, evidence-based approach. When more serious medical concerns arise, he provides clear explanations and guidance on translating test results and recommendations from specialists so patients can feel confident in understanding their options and making informed decisions. He interacts closely with other providers to ensure that each patient is receiving optimal care.

With a strong focus on lifestyle medicine, integrative therapies, and thoughtful medication management, Dr. Kraft empowers individuals to take control of their health and achieve lasting well-being. He incorporates elements of nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management to enhance overall wellness. He’s also deeply interested in technology and healthcare innovation, staying up to date on the latest health and wellness technology, including wearables like Garmin or Apple Watches that track fitness, heart rate, and sleep. He helps patients make sense of their health data to drive meaningful improvements.

Personable, easygoing, and engaging, Dr. Kraft practices what he preaches and shares personal experiences with his patients, whether swapping healthy recipes, discussing fitness plans, or sharing cute stories about his very spoiled Cavapoo, Luna.  He lives on the North Shore with his wife, and you can often find them experimenting in the kitchen with homemade pizza concoctions or roasting their own coffee. An exercise buff himself, Dr. Kraft enjoys running, biking in the Skokie Lagoon, and exploring the outdoors. His myriad of hobbies also includes 3D printing and playing a variety of board games.   

An Illinois native, Dr. Kraft earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest), where he also served as Chief Resident. He holds hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Highland Park Hospital and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Kraft is honored to build lasting relationships with his patients at Forward Focus, bringing a compassionate approach to health care and supporting patients throughout their lives in becoming their healthiest selves.