Kraft J Kersten, MD

Why is he still practicing?
It look several calls to get through to the office. He runs a part time practice. Dr. Kraft came highly recommended from a referral from our primary doctor from our network. It turns out he is the president of the network which is probably the reason we got referred to him. I took my father in law to him for prostate problems. He didn’t do an exam. He gave him medicine that caused him to have male sexual problems and he didn’t check a blood test that would have diagnosed his prostate cancer and his urine problems. The whole thing was a awful experience. He may have been good in his prime, but he needs to retire. We went to another urologist in Morgan Hill who is younger and more proactive. He quickly diagnosed my father in laws cancer and treated it. I would stay away from Dr. Kraft, do your research.

Took my dad to see him 8 years ago. Was told to not worry about my dad’s prostate cancer and that he’d probaby die of something else first. My dad died of prostate cancer three years later at the age of 78.

Can’t rate the Doctor because I never got in to see him.
2 months of phone tag to get an appointment, that should have been my warning right there but he was recommended by my physician and his referrals are always perfect. Finally got through and got an appointment if a few days, hey maybe not so bad.
Over one hour of waiting and the best they could was tell me was that the nurse would be out in a few minutes to take a sample. I could have given them a sample when I came in, what do you think I am here for? Staff is useless and you will fill out paperwork that is not needed but the staff has no idea of what is legal or not.
Push your Doctor for another referral, life s too short to spend in a waiting room.

Great doctor. Through a retired doctor Leonardo,(80s), I met Dr. Kraft years ago then met Dr. Nudell as a result of Doctor Kraft. All great guys who know what they are doing and are friendly with their patients. One day I was waiting for Dr. Nudell when doctor Kraft came in and the entire staff was very happy to see him! That ought to tell you something about how he treats people even beyond his medical scope of patient care! I’d see him if needed and you live in Los Gatos!

Definitely not the sort of surgery where you want someone less than top-​notch. Dr. Kraft clearly explained what the surgery involved, and what results I could expect.
(edit two years later) Very satisfied with the outcome of the surgery.

I’ve been to doctor Kraft with a problem recently. $ 226 for 5 minutes of audience with doctor who wasn’t even able to find the root cause of what’s going on. Just said — «don’t do anything». His office — on the other hand — is nice and shiny, his medical assistants look like they make no less than $ 100K/​year and have dollars in the eyes. Well, next time I will look for another doctor.

How does one go about finding a reputable urologist in your area. That is exactly what I was thinking, my wife had the great idea of asking her OBGYN who referred Dr. Kersten Kraft who practices in Los Gatos. This is one medical specialty I would not be willing to risk having to have rework done.
Dr. Kraft has been practicing urology for over 30 years, multiple degrees from Stanford University and truly one of the most competent doctors I have met. He works with two other partners in a brand new facility near Good Samaritan Hospital. Should you ever need the professional opinion or services or a world-​class urologist, I would recommend Dr. Kraft without any hesitation.