3.9
27 Ratings with 9 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kraft earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, magna cum laude, from Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. His interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery began at the Yale University School of Medicine, where he was mentored by Drs. Thomas J. Krizek and Stephan Ariyan, luminaries in academic medicine. His medical school thesis on the effect of preoperative chemotherapy on wound healing was awarded the Gold Prize of the American College of Surgeons for excellence in research. Following graduation from Yale in 1978, Dr. Kraft completed his surgical internship, general surgery residency, a research fellowship and plastic surgery residency at the combined program of Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He served as chief resident in plastic and reconstructive surgery, later becoming a clinical instructor on the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Since …entering private practice in 1984, Dr. Kraft has performed over 15,000 plastic surgical procedures, covering the entire spectrum of the specialty, from cosmetic to reconstruction. His extensive experience includes special interests in breast augmentation, reduction and lift, abdominoplasty and liposuction as well as the full range of facial aesthetic procedures. He holds lifetime board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a founding member of the New York State Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Kraft’s artistic talent, creativity and elegance are apparent in all of his work, whether in the operating room or in his most recent endeavor, a planned book to be entitled "Why Don’t I Look Like My Mommy?", a child’s guide to plastic surgery.
Read More Read less Since …entering private practice in 1984, Dr. Kraft has performed over 15,000 plastic surgical procedures, covering the entire spectrum of the specialty, from cosmetic to reconstruction. His extensive experience includes special interests in breast augmentation, reduction and lift, abdominoplasty and liposuction as well as the full range of facial aesthetic procedures. He holds lifetime board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a founding member of the New York State Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Kraft’s artistic talent, creativity and elegance are apparent in all of his work, whether in the operating room or in his most recent endeavor, a planned book to be entitled "Why Don’t I Look Like My Mommy?", a child’s guide to plastic surgery.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
- 9 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 7 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Robert Lawrence Kraft has 7 locationsForest Hills Plastic Surgery
11203 Queens Blvd Ste 205Forest Hills, NY 11375 Tel: (718) 263-6868
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Advanced Dermatology Pc
510 Montauk Hwy Ste AWest Islip, NY 11795Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Advanced Dermatology Pc
175 I U Willets RdAlbertson, NY 11507 Tel: (516) 625-6222
Mon10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
Sun8:30 am - 1:00 pm
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
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| Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Lawrence Kraft
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Lawrence Kraft has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Lawrence Kraft has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Medical School
Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978
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