Dr Bustos and his team are efficient and friendly while caring for all their patients. I have been getting treated for pain twice a week for a few weeks and am hopeful to see long-term improvements. read more

For the bait and switch 1*, Respectful front desk staff and tech and doctor 5*, Until I get the co-pay resolved and see how the treatment goes, will give 3* Note my photo screenshot from their website that says Medi-cal patients have no co-pay! I took my teen who is in chronic pain and we have tried everything before I found LaserMD's website. At our first appointment, they said there was a $125 co-pay! I hope to get some clarity on this soon. They did give me the office manager's info, so I will update. Just frustrating because their website said no co-pay and they asked for all the insurance info ahead of time to confirm. I hope they honor their website's promise or at the very least, change their website to reflect their practices rather than bait and switch. My kid is in so much pain - going to an unnecessary appointment that we can't afford (they recommended 2x/week for at least 6 weeks in our case) is really upsetting to say the least. read more

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This is my treatment of choice when I have a flare up of rheumatoid arthritis. My flares can be debilitating due to pain and inflammation. This is the only form of treatment, outside of medication, that I have found helpful at these times. Usually in the case of a flare 5 or 6 treatments make a substantial difference and get me back to my "normal." I have also undergone laser treatment to the head and experienced improvements in memory. I would recommend LaserMD 100%. read more

I have gone to Laser MD at various times to help with recovery of joint issues and a badly sprained ankle. I have found it very effective in reducing both pain and inflammation. Have recommended it to several people who also had positive experiences. Highly recommend. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laser MD in Santa Monica! Dr. Craft is truly one of a kind -- not only highly skilled, but also genuinely compassionate. I was referred by a respected university rheumatologist.I first learned about his story from YouTube, about how helping his dog inspired him to start this work, and it gave me confidence that this business was built with heart as well as expertise. He and his associate, Dr. Bustos, make such a great team. Dr. Bustos is warm, knowledgeable, and takes time to explain every step in a thoughtful way. The entire staff reflects this same quality -- well-trained, friendly, efficient, and truly caring. The whole office has created an environment that feels supportive, never rushed. The laser treatments have been a game-changer for me. I've been struggling with lingering post-viral symptoms (similar to long COVID and fibromyalgia), and I honestly feel noticeable improvement after the procedures. It's given me back hope and quality of life. I'm also impressed by how well they've expanded -- with multiple offices, they are obviously committed to making this kind of healing more accessible. If you're considering Laser MD, I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Called to ask questions about the treatment. Had been directed to a general answering pool not the Wilshire location they could answer any questions, I requested to have someone from the Wilshire location to call me before my appointment. Received no call back. Emailed and received no response. Called back a week later to cancel the appointment, told the girl I had wanted to talk to someone before to have a better understanding of the service, . Again ask for someone to call me. Again no response. Sorry if this is how you treat a potential new patient I don't want to know what you are like once I'm in the door. Sloppy to say the least. read more

Dr. Kraft really changed my life. When I came to see him, I was in so much pain that I couldn't sleep at night, i couldn't stand, sit, or lay down without pain. I had been in physical therepy for a year and was getting better but slowly. Once i started the laser therepy, my pain improved literally that day and continued with every treatment. Even my physical therapist could feel the difference in my back of the inflammation going down. Dr. Kraft was also able to help me by diagnosing me with hypermobile Elher Danlos Syndrome "EDS". So many doctors before him told me that "my symptoms don't add up" or "you're a mystery" or "it's just stress". Within like 5 minute of talking to me, Dr Kraft said he knew what I had and went through the diagnostic criteria with me. He provided me a list of doctors that are familiar with EDS and are recommended by his other patients. I saw a cardiologist and gastroenterologist off of the list, both were amazing. Since getting my diagnosis from Dr Kraft I was able to get diagnosed for POTS and MCAS and begin treatment / management for them. I was also able to join a support group and finally understand what's is going on with my body. I feel like I have my body back and can start living my life again instead of being sick, exhausted, and in pain every day! Such a blessing! read more

I have been helped tremendously by Dr. Harold Kraft of LaserMD Pain Relief. When I walked into my firsr appointment and had Dr. Kraft explain the process to me, I have to admit that I was not expecting much. But I progressively, with each session, noticed that I was feeling significantly better. At first the pain relief was short-lived, but you have to stick with it and do the recommended 13 sessions before the pain relieving affects last. I had been dealing with back pain for almost 20 years and have undergone 6 grueling back surgeries, when I started going to Dr. Kraft. Additionally, I had a a foot surgery that while it "fixed" the anatomical abnormalities of my foot, I continued to experience foot pain with every step I would take. Needless to say, I was in need of help, when I came to Dr. Kraft. The procedure is painless and quick. Patients are seen on time and you are in and out pretty quickly. Dr. Kraft explains everything to you and is a very kind and upbeat person. He really knows what it is like to experience pain & pain relief from these laser treatments as he has experienced pain & used laser therapy himself. The staff is always very nice and personable. Dr. Kraft sees every patient himself every time you come in to see how you are doing, talk to you about your pain level, address certain areas for treatment and track your progress. Apparently, laser therapy can also be used to treat certain types of depression and PTSD. Parking at this Santa Monica location is easy with paid parking in the back and metered parking out front. Dr. Kraft also has offices in Manhattan Beach, the SF Valley, and a new office in Glendale, too. My advice, if you have been experiencing pain, give this a try. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Dr. Kraft accepts insurance.....just call his office for more information and details read more

My UCLA rheumatologist recommended me to the Santa Monica office to help control my pain. She, herself, comes here also. I have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and a myriad of other arthritis related diseases. I used to have arthritis pain all over my body before coming here. I used to have shots in my knee, which are very painful, a separate neck therapist and other different physical therapists and now I don't have to go to any of them. Before coming here I could hardly drive as my neck did not want to move. The doctors here are board certified and very professional. I first started with Dr. Kraft but as he is only in the Santa Monica office every other week, I have most of my appointments with Dr. Bustos. Dr. Bustos is a very compassionate doctor. He is very professional and listens to me carefully before deciding on the treatment. He really cares about how you feel. The treatments are pain free. I am still astonished as to how well these treatments work for me. I look forward to coming here as I know I will definitely feel better. My pain level is under control now. My neck is more movable, I can walk better as my knees do not hurt . I also can't say enough about the office staff. They are all friendly, professional and really care about you. This is a very comfortable office. I have recommended this Santa Monica office to many of my friends and relatives. Edith C. read more

All of the great reviews of Laser MD are from patients treated by Dr. Harold Kraft. Unfortunately, because of his limited presence in the Santa Monica office (only Saturday mornings) I was unable to see him. Instead, my experience has been with Dr. Jerrold Bustos. There was a small yellow blinking warning light at my first visit to this office, which I didn't pay much attention to. As I sat in the waiting room, an employee appeared in front of me with a camera (phone or iPad maybe). I asked what she was doing, she said "taking a picture of you". I replied no thank you, and appearing annoyed, she left. I wasn't told in advance or asked my consent to take my photo. As I was ushered into the exam room, I saw stacks and stacks of snacks- chips, Cheetos, etc.,- which the front desk employees had been eating while they checked patients in as they chatted with each other. A little odd for a medical office. In the exam room the garbage can was full to the brim with disposed gloves, used and dirty tissues, and sanitizing wipes used on previous patients (the trash cans were in the same condition in all my subsequent visits). Two employees, unintroduced and unnamed, stayed in the room while Dr. Bustos conducted his consultation with me. I had no idea who they were or why they would be privy to a doctor/patient personal medical history discussion. I handed Dr. Bustos a year's worth of MRIs, X-rays, med lists, etc., and throughly explained my medical odyssey of the last two years. He (very) briefly glanced at the paperwork, said only "You've tried a lot of things", and vaguely described the therapy done in his office. When I asked for more specifics, he explained in medical jargon-useful if you had gone to medical school, which I have not. When I asked for more understandable detail, and clinical date of the efficacy, he told me to go to the MDLaser website. I agreed to try the treatment, feeling I had nothing to lose. It works like this: the doctor comes in for a maybe 5 minute question and answer of how you feel today, complete with an iPad illustration of sad to smiling emoji faces on which he circles the scale of your pain as you choose 1 to 5. Then he marks with a felt pen on your body the area to be treated, tells the tech which level of laser to use and leaves. The tech then passes the laser over the marked areas, wipes off the body markings, and you're done. In total, maybe 15 minutes (or less). I had 11 treatments all together. On my third treatment, by sheer accident, I saw the screen of the tech's tablet. There were photos of my marked up body, including my naked lower back and buttocks. Unbeknownst to me, they had been taking these pictures from the beginning without informing or asking me. In medicine there is a term called "informed consent". This requirement had not been followed. In shock, I asked about this and was told to contact the office manager who told me they have to take pictures in order to have a record of where/when/how the treatment was done. I said I have no issue with that, but did take issue with not having received any prior notice or request for my consent. And all of the photography done by un named office employees. On my last visit, I showed Dr. Bustos my latest MRI, asking what treatment he thought would help and whether there was a possibility of the area healing. From the first visit, he had worn a mask and spoke so softly, it sounded like mumbling, and all in medical jargon. At this last visit, I asked him twice to speak up as I only heard every other word (nothing wrong with my auditory sense). He started to raise his voice and scoffing, pointed to a piece of paper saying, " Do you expect a paper to heal itself?". When I responded that human tissue is not a piece of paper, and the body heals itself all the time, i.e., a paper cut, he started shouting at me. I said that could not continue and he stormed out. Nice and professional. The next day I got a call from the same office manager, saying I no longer would be treated at that office, but I could go to Sherman Oaks (I live in Venice). I had told her what occurred and she said Dr. Bustos was just trying to speak clearly and the tech who witnessed all of it (Christian, whose employment hinges on loyalty to his employer), said no one was shouting. My advice? Try to get an appointment with Dr. Kraft. read more

I was going to wait until the end of my treatment to do this review but I feel like after my 4th session my results are coming in and I'm too excited to wait! I am using this therapy on my back and knee, my rheumatologist suggested coming here and I am so glad I did! There are so many fun alternative therapies out there these days And I love red lights do many purposes. This is called a Class 4 infrared laser and it's def the strongest I have experienced. They offer a small fan to cool off the area while you're getting treatment, I don't need it on my knee but I do with my back. Dr Kraft is very knowledgeable and straight forward and is sure to let you know that there is no guarantees this will work and it depends on your body genetics and makeup if this will work for you or not. If you make it to 10 sessions I believe he said and it doesn't work then you should quit. Some people react in the beginning middle and so forth. But I am definitely after number 4 feeling the difference and I want the world to know! They say the back is the area this helps most, but it's for pain and inflammation. And they take insurance!!! Super stoked on this treatment and will follow up when I get to my 10-12 mark but I don't know if I will ever want to stop lol, it feels good too. Thanks Dr Kraft for opening up! They have a Manhattan beach and valley location too. Try it out! read more

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I could not be happier with the all the staff at LaserMD as they are always on time and wanting to assist in anyway possible. Cheryll completely rocks, going out her way to help in anyway possible as well as the "CLONED", Dr. Kraft himself, whom as I'm not sure if there really is on one of himself with all he's responsible for and yet still when needed, returns the patients' call. Karla (pure sugar and could not be any sweeter along with Cheryll) and the entire staff in Santa Monica are just about as great as possible. Why all offices can't be as professional as this, is the truely question. The only set back is the lack in work comp, which is the most challenging and corrupt system as anyone office can deal with and yet they had done everything for me as much as they had within this system of hell to help me. Thank you Dr. Kraft and all your supporting staff. Bob Winikur read more

I had neck pain that wasn't improved by massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, or epidural injections. The next option was surgery. Then a neurologist friend recommended laser therapy. I went for a few times and felt like maybe I was improving. So I hung in there for a number of additional treatments. My pain was 100% gone, and has been gone for over three years. I've returned occasionally for lesser complaints---wrist, shoulder---and again was returned to the gym pain free. I can't recommend Dr. Kraft at LaserMD enough! read more

I cannot give enough accolades to Dr. Kraft, there are just no words to express my graditude to this incredible man. I came to Dr. Kraft through my wonderful neck and back Dr. trying to get relief for my shoulder,which was really my neck. After just 4 sessions I went from a 10 in pain to a 1,it is as if I am not in pain or discomfort at all. The staff including Christian and Ricardo and everyone are so friendly and helpful ,they are just the best. Dr.Kraft you are "The Best ofthe Best", I will never be able to thank you enough. I so highly recommend Lazer Md. to anyone and everyone who is suffering from any kind of arthritis or muscle and joint pain, knee,back,neck etc. the office headed by Dr. Kraft and his entire staff are all miricle workers. Mimi M read more

LaserMD Pain Relief has been a life saver for me! I was prepping for MRI and surgery for tennis elbow when I found Dr Kraft. I responded immediately to his treatments and was back to tennis in just a couple weeks (after having spent several months off the court). Now I see Dr Kraft at the beginning of any pain - anywhere - and I'm usually good to go in two or three zaps - if not sooner. Dr Kraft is a no bs genius who is passionate about his technique and relieving his patients' pain. The treatments are quick and non-invasive and only the cost of an office visit. I recommend EVERYONE try Dr Kraft. If his treatments don't work for you - surgery and/or months of rehab will still be there for you. If his treatments do work for you, you will be EXTREMELY grateful you found him. read more

I came to Dr. Kraft barely able to walk, crying, after over a year & half of sciatica (this time. I have suffered on and off my whole life, but never this long before). I'm on my 10th procedure, and I was able to go a business trip to Hong Kong (16 hrs each way!) and I barely had any pain, and was able to participate in my life again. I went into treatment being the poster child for bad spinal health... previous surgery, scoliosis, bulging discs, herniated disc, bone spurs, etc., so to get this kind of relief this quickly is a miracle for me. Now I'm starting to be active, and do things on my own. I highly recommend giving LaserMD a try. Dr. Kraft is a Godsend. read more

Dr. Kraft is the best! His laser method has really helped reduce the inflamation and pain in my big right toe. I have been in pain for nearly 5 months. I have had 4 treatments so far, and I am already seeing a difference. For a while, I thought my condition had become permanent. The consultation is free. What do you have to lose? Nahed read more

My rheumatologist initially recommended LaserMD Pain Relief to treat my inflammation from AR, as well as scar tissue buildup back surgery. Dr. Kraft explained the procedure as well as the benefits I could expect. He cautioned that some don't respond to laser, but insofar as a number of painful epidurals didn't help I had nothing to lose. I didn't notice any changes in my levels of pain and discomfort after the first two treatments but decided I would do four treatments and if I didn't see results, I would pull the plug. I really began to see noticeable results around the fourth treatment. I just completed my twelfth treatment, and I am virtually pain-free. I am finally able to resume my yoga practice as well as other physical activities. A word about the staff... The employees at Laser Pain Relief are friendly, knowledgable, helpful, and just a most pleasant group of employees. They make the non-invasive 15-minute laser treatments seem more visits than appointments. Overall, this is the best and least invasive pain treatment I have ever experienced. To say I highly recommend LaserMD Pain Relief, is almost an understatement. Thank you, Dr. Kraft, and your entire staff. read more

I am currently pregnant and I had been having knee pain for about two months before seeing Dr Kraft. It was to the point where I couldn't walk around my own house without pain, much less go for a walk outside. I tried chiropractic, Acupunture, PT, ice, and activity modification. Nothing worked! After a couple sessions with Dr Kraft, the pain was markedly less and after six sessions it was gone! I am thrilled and will be going back to see Dr Kraft whenever I have any kind of pain in the future! It is also amazing that this treatment does not hurt at all and it is safe during pregnancy! read more

Update 12/20- after this review I visited dr Kraft a few more times before not needed to go again. It's been almost two years and I am 100% healed with no returning pain. Thank you again Dr. Kraft! Your kindness and reassurance you could help me gain my life back meant the world. I'm finally pain free. read more

Wonderful relief from a minimally invasive treatment! Fabulous! I couldn't be happier with my service and treatment with LaserMD. Dr. Kraft has really helped get rid of my arthritis pain. My range of motion and pain level in treated joints is better than it has been in 10+ years! read more

I have a long and complicated medical history that includes extensive chronic pain. I am 36 and have been going to specialists since I was 16 trying to find answers and pain relief. I have RA and Ehlers Danlos syndrome. First, I will say the Class IV laser is effective for the pain in my hands/wrists and feet due to rheumatoid inflammation. I was able to get through summer semester of grad school and all the typing that entails as well as a move last week with minimal pain, when in the past I would put my pain level at a 9. I have been seeing Dr. Kraft for around 3 months twice weekly. I have chronic and unrelenting tendonitis and bursitis in almost every major joint. The laser has been a MIRACLE and was able to heal tennis/golf elbow that has been present for three years in just a few sessions. We have also been working on what I suspect is a rotator cuff issue (tear) and the pain has been 70% reduced, and I know will be 100% reduced with enough sessions. I also saw success immediately using the laser for nerve pain. I have tried so many different things through the years including acupuncture, physical therapy, sports massage, naturopaths, supplements, some sort of soundwave treatment, and so many more. The laser has shown the most effective results in the least amount of time. If you have chronic pain or are planning a surgery I urge you to try the Class IV laser with Dr. Kraft first. The fact that Dr. Kraft worked as an anesthesiologist, so has extensive pharmaceutical knowledge in regards to pain management and is now practicing it with a laser rather than drugs was a ringing endorsement to me. Shout out to his staff Juan, Jenna, Jamie, Marissa and everyone else for always being so helpful and efficient and kind. Lastly, Covid disinfection procedures are impeccable and temp is taken at arrival. A+ all around. read more

LaserMD is a magic pain eraser! I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and, with that, comes a lot of chronic and acute pain. I have tried everything under the sun to manage my pain and cannot believe how wonderfully effective - and quick and easy - the laser is! Dr. Kraft understands EDS and clearly truly cares about his patients. The staff is great. I also really appreciate the ability to schedule online. read more

Got trigger finger? Not any more! Terrific Care! The entire staff is wonderful, Dr. Kraft is terrific. Completely solved my problem when others told me it couldn't be done. I recommend this doctor and this office 1000%. read more

In the past six years I have had lower back and neck surgeries. I suffer daily from chronic pain. I have tried physical therapy, acupuncture & pain management. A friend of mine told me about Dr. Kraft and his laser treatments. At first I was reluctant but I felt it couldn't hurt anything. I started treatments at the beginning of January, I am almost pain-free on my left side. I am very happy with the progress. I highly recommend laser treatments by Dr. Kraft. read more

I have suffered from severe lower back pain for many years and have had many different treatments with some positive but short term results. I was initially skeptical when referred to Dr Kraft by my pain management doc. The laser treatments have made a dramatic difference in my pain level and have lasted many months. I plan to continue treatments with Dr Kraft and look forward to continued relief. read more

I hope more people try this type of therapy! I fell off a horse on a safari in Aug 2018 and landed hard on my back. I had ongoing upper back pain, when I returned home I went to a recommended chiropractor for a series of treatments which did help a bit but the pain kept coming back to the point of me feeling it everyday. After 6 laser treatments with Dr. Kraft I am pain free! I may have to come back time to time, we will see, but so far I have found it effective and I love any medical practice that offers easy online booking! read more

Amazingly effective treatments. I came to Dr. Kraft because of two bulging discs in the lumbar region were causing extreme sciatica in my right leg. This was after I had two epidurals, that is cortisone injections into the spine by an orthopedist. Neither helped reduce the pain very much, and only lasted for a few days. After half a dozen treatments with Dr. Kraft the pain began to recede. After ten treatments, the pain was reduced by about 85 percent. Before the treatments I could only walk a couple of hundred yards before serious pain would kick in. Now, three months after the end of the treatments, I can walk a couple of miles and feel no more than a slight discomfort in the leg. After some years of suffering, Dr. Kraft has helped improve the quality of my life enormously. read more