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Kurtus A Dafford

Kurtus A Dafford, MD

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic
  2. Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic at South Shore Health

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Oregon Health and Science University, Spine, 2010
  • Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, 2009
  • Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2004
  • Internship: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, General Surgery, 2003
  • Medical Education: American University of the Caribbean, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2015

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

103 ratings, 50 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr. Dafford is the best, personable, caring and is incredible in his field of expertise. I definitely would recommend Dr Dafford to my family and friends.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Good afternoon. All I want to say is that Dr. Dafford was great. He looks you in the eye, he explains the stuff to you. He treats you as an equal and you don't get that a lot from, especially from surgeons and stuff. So very impressed with him and So was, you know, I always take somebody with me and [redacted] was the same way. She was very impressed with the way he handled it and she asked questions and he was fine with his responses. Like I said, he really treated you great. You know, he didn't look down on you and to me that's important. Well, thank you and have a nice day.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Dafford is Outstanding!

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr. Dafford is outstanding. Compassionate, listens carefully and explains everything. I have total trust in him.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    I was totally impressed from start to finish from check-in to check out and everything in between was first class, professional!

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    I'm extremely happy with Dr. Kurtus dafford. He explains everything fully and in detail. He also shows compassion. Has been very helpful with me in my recovery, with suggestions, etc.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Great

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Dafford has been a savior for me. His manner in the office and hospital were kind, understanding and genuine. I am thankful for Dr. Dafford. I would and have been referring him to everyone I know.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Dafford was the first doctor to recommend a procedure in which he does not perform and referfed me to a doctor who is know going to perform that procedure, a Endosopic Discestomy. I will be referring everyone I know to him. His honesty and professonalisum have earned him the highest complement I can provide. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Dafford treated me with the utmost respect. He answered all my questions and concerns and made me feel comfortable. He explained everything about the procedure in a manner that I could understand, which I deeply appreciated. I would highly recommend Dr Dafford to my family and friends. He changed my life from being in daily pain to none. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Dafford is a great doctor. He treated my wife and now it's my turn and I have referred him to friends already. I would rather see him than anybody else.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    A plus

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Dafford is the most caring Dr and listens very carefully to the patient and does not just stare at the computer. He made both myself and my husband feel comfortable with going forward with surgery and answered all questions .He put us at ease , while also being honest about the recovery and expectations.

  • Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    I've been a patient of Dr Dafford for over 3 years . He is professional and a good man . I'm fortunate to have him as one of my Doctors. He asks good questions in regard to how I'm doing and listens to my answers. .

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Provided good description of my health issue.

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Yes, Dr. Dafford, very nice gentleman, courteous, listened well, and that's about all I got to say. Very nice man. Sounds like he knew what he was talking about, and I feel comfortable with him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    The provider (doctor) was extremely helpful in explaining everything about my issue to me . He took the time to assure me he provided all alternatives.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Dafford is a highly capable professional. He took time to answer many questions re my situation. I feel that I am in the best hands going forward with the procedure he has suggested.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Was very happy with my experience with dr dafford

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    I m comfortable with Dr Dafford he is an excellent surgeon. He did an excellent job on my prior surgery. He is knowledgeable and compassionate. Unfortunately I had to return, and now looking at another fusion above all the work he did. [redacted] I dragged my feet on returning, dreading another surgery. But I have the up most confidence in Dr. Dafford.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I found Doctor Dafford very professional and kind about his work he enjoys what and is excited to make people better I have complete confidence in him and would recommend him to anyone but ask me this after surgery

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr Dafford is an excellent surgeon and communicator.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Listened to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Exceptional listener and explained my condition so I understand.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr Dafford in which I had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    outatanding relationship from first encounter to present

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Hi, I'm very happy that I have Dr. Dafford. And he's just very enthusiastic about what he does, very informative. And he explains everything to the patient. I feel lucky that I got Dr. Dafford.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    He is awesome.Thank you

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Dafford always takes the time to make sure I understand what he's talking about and listened to my concerns. He's very knowledgeable and personable. To talks to you not at you! I wish other Dr were like him!

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Daffard and his staff were tremendous. Overall a very good experience with my appointment with Dr Daffard seeing what my options were for my lower back issues pain

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I would say Dr. Dafford was listening to what I had to say and he had a good bedside manner. Actually, he came off as quite personable rather than the usual stiff doctor with an attitude. It was a good experience.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Thorough in all explanations.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    He was totally up to date on my recent medical problems & hospitalization & very sympathetic to the the problems caused to my ongoing surgical rehab.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I am pleased with my visit

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Dafford is kind, attentive and patient centric. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I have been a surgeon for 40 plus years. I would ABSOLUTELY REFER EVERONE TO HIM!!!

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    I have never met a more empathetic, kind and skilled doctor as Dr Dafford. I have an extensive medical history. He listened to everything I had to say and we have a plan in place for treatment. I felt completely heard and not judged at all. He has given me hope for a very complex problem. MGH/BWH should be proud to have him on staff. I have been a pt of his for a while. I have sent friends and family members to see him and they have been very satisfied with his care

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Dafford is the best of the best.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr Dafford took his time explaining the problem and suggested two possibilities for surgery. I'll need tests to decide on the best solution.

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr Dafford is very caring and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Always a pleasure.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Dr Dafford was very courteous, professional and listened to my concerns and offered advice. Wonderful Doctor!!

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Warm, understanding, not rushed, empathetic

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr Dafford is not only an extremely well educated surgeon...he is caring kind and compassionate to patients. He is one of the very few doctors left that has bed side manner towards his patients and their family.

  • Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Provider is extremely concerned about my condition. He has worked all angles to discern proper treatment for me. He takes his time and discusses all possible actions and solutions.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I'm very pleased with Dr. Dafford, his thoroughness and Dr. [redacted] recommended him and I thank them both. Thank you. Bye.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Dafford is absolutely an outstanding surgeon. He has a great personality and tremendous compassion. He is the reason why I am able to walk again without extensive pain.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr Dafford is very compassionate and caring , thorough, and was careful to take into account the whole picture, not just one isolated area.

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    Dr. Dafford was excellent during my appointment. He explained everything in detail. He knew my history. I sent him a message on the portal thanking him for his time and how much I appreciated his bedside manner and answering all of my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Dafford.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr Dafford made me feel very comfortable during this visit. He answered all questions respectfully and in terms that I could understand. He came highly recommended from a friend of the my family and I would recommend Dr Dafford to my family and family. I also had a great experience with his scheduling nurse who was extremely helpful friendly and well versed in her knowledge of her job.