
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleAbout William J Hucker
Dr. Hucker is originally from St. Louis where he attended Washington University and completed medical and graduate school. His doctoral work in Biomedical Engineering focused on the cardiac conduction system. He moved to Boston in 2009 for medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and served as Chief Resident for the Internal Medicine program as well. He completed general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at MGH, as well as a postdoctoral research fellowship with Dr. Ellinor investigating the genetics of atrial fibrillation.
His research interests include the molecular mechanisms of atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia models, and arrhythmia mapping systems. His clinical interests include catheter ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias as well as device implantation.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Cardiology Arrhythmia Service at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 5th Floor, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4500
- fax: 617-726-3306
- Massachusetts General Cardiology Clinic
- 102 Endicott Street, Cardiology, Danvers, MA 01923
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-882-6191
- fax: 978-882-6181
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease, 2019
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical Fellow - Cardio Electrophysiology, 2019
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012
- Medical Education: Washington University, 2009
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
268 ratings, 140 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/8/2026
He definitely takes the time to review your history and develop a plan for your future
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
great visit
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Quite professional and educational. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 2/3/2026
Experience was excellent. Time was spent explaining all aspects of my up coming procedure.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Outstanding doctor. I'm grateful to be his patient.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Very prompt .Very comfortable with Dr Hucker .I didn't feel rushed .He gave me a lot of time to ask all questions and he gave his .
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Hucker is knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and caring. He knew my medical records, took as much time as necessary
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. Hucker really listens and I appreciate the way he individualizes treatment since my afib is not typical and is very infrequent. He explained the new PFA ablation technique and offered it when needed. He is very nice and the interactions are both informative and relaxed. One of the best doctors I have seen.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. Hucker was fantastic and did an excellent job explaining things to me, as well as addressing all my concerns.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Hucker is outstanding
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Hucker is terrific in every possible way.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Very knowledgeable and plentiful talk with
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr Hucker always listens to any concerns I have & I never feel rushed.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
All providers were kind, considerate and helpful.
- Reviewed on 1/23/2026
My experience was the best. Excellent. The doctor was very, very good. Thank you. Done.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Took me in early,listened carefully, and spent plenty of time evaluating my condition. I felt reassured about my condition and feel that I am in competent hands. He and the nurses and the front desk worked very well together. All friendly, competent, and efficient. I didn't feel rushed or pressured, and everything moved along quickly with no unnecessary waiting. I would definitely recommend this team to anyone.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
This was my first visit with Dr Hucker. From what I had learned prior to my appointment, I expected to benefit from his professional expertise but was also additionally very impressed with his communication skills. Although the clinic was extremely busy, he made me feel that he had all the time needed for my questions. He focused on my concerns while also coaching a Resident doctor who had interviewed me earlier. I feel confident following his advice now and in returning to him as needed in the future.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Excellent experience
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Great experience hopeful for positive outcomes
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Hucker is an A+ Doctor who has a great way with patients and leaves me with a confident feeling every time I have been treated by him.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Very pleased
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
I have been a patient of Dr Hucker for over 5 years . He is very understanding with all my health questions and on top of all the treatments I have. I am on Eliquis medication and he is on top of all my questions and concerns regarding any other health procedures needed. I am extremely happy to have him as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Dr. Hucker is an excellent communicator and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him. He completely understood my situation and condition. In addition, he gave me good advice regarding future self-care.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
He was direct, thorough, knowledgeable, kind & compassionate. He made me feel very comfortable the way he explained everything & made recommendations to help me make a good decision as to what would be best for me. He gave me time to ask questions & did not rush at all. This was my first visit with him, I left feeling confident & trusting that he would provide excellent care. He suggested I think about the diagnosis & procedure until after the holidays, then make my decision. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
Excellent provider. I have a great deal of trust and confidence in him.
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
Very professional and accessible.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
My wife and I were both very impressed with Dr. Hucker's careful consideration of my very complicated case and presentation of possible treatment options. He is clearly a highly skilled electrophysiologist and his manner was much appreciated. He shows not just expertise, but empathy.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Comfortable appointment. He wanted to make sure I understood what is going on and listened carefully to my questions and concerns bb
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Hucker was attentive, listened to my concerns and was proactive. I am grateful to be his patient
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
The doctor had done his homework on me, knew his stuff, and carefully explained my options. He spent as much time as I needed with us. He was quite simply the reason why I have gone to MGH for over 25 years. My thanks.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Hucker is a skilled and compassionate doctor. I am so grateful that I was referred to him and the excellent care I have received. He is the best!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Thank you Dr Hucker.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
My experience with the provider, with Dr. Hucker has always been great. I think he's probably the greatest guy that they've got up to, the greatest electrocardiologist.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr. Hucker was highly impressive. He's very knowledgeable, patient and kind. He was well versed in my daughter's medical history and listened carefully to her and her concerns. He explained her situation in a calm and easy to understand manner and gave us ample time to ask questions. It was truly a pleasure to meet him and get the medical expertise that we were seeking. We feel confident in his diagnosis.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
I appreciate Dr. Hucker's excellent care for and interest in my heart condition and overall health. We always have good discussions about any and all developments as well as what direction we should take in the coming year. I always feel I am an equal partner in these discussions and decisions.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
He is like all other MGH doctors and ancillary personnel, excellent, caring, and treating you with compassion and importance.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Hucker listened to my questions and explained procedures to me in a way that I could understand. He was also very patient and I never felt that I was being rushed. It was a very informative visit.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
The absolute best care anywhere
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Hucker listened attentively to me, was very knowledgeable and explained things to me quite clearly.
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr Hucker is extremely knowledgeable and takes his time to explain everything in layman's terms. I would highly recommend him and his staff. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
Very happy
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr.Hucker recognized the urgency of my situation and contacted me immediately and arranged for a pacemaker placement for the very next day.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
He explained all the alternatives very clearly and carefully.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
Listened to all my concerns and was very knowledgeable. Took the time I needed to get all my questions answered. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Brilliant. Good communicator. Prepared
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
I have never seen this doctor before, but I had a very great rapport with him. He was very active about my diagnosis and the future of the medicine that I'm going to have to go through. So I was very pleased. Bye.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Hucker was excellent.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Very knowledgeable doc- great communication and involvement
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
This provider showed respect for my questions and did not talk down to me.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Hucker is an excellent cardiologist.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Skilled and caring
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Everything went well. Very proffessional.
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Yes, this was my first visit with Dr. Hucker. And I was there with my wife, [redacted]. And we could not have been more impressed with his knowledge of my medical background and explaining the two different operations that I might have to have. And I just found him to be extremely, extremely courteous, never rushed us, answered every question we had. I was extremely impressed with Dr. Hucker. Recommend him in a heartbeat. Thank you, bye.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
He lived up to my expectations. I feel fortunate that have found him.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr Hucker explained the ablation of my heart. He told me it would probably take 1-1/2 hours. I could stay over night or could go home the same day. I expect a call soon to schedule the procedure. I trust that he will be successful with my AFIB .
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
I see Dr Hucker every other visit, and assistant [redacted] also they're both wonderful. I feel in very capable hands with my pacemaker issues.. all great!
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Excellent as always
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Hucker was extremely knowledgeable regarding my issue and explained my options thoroughly He put me at ease and we came to agreement as to what my best option is I am already scheduled for a procedure and I have the most confidence in his expertise and would recommend him to anyone needing a cardiologist
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Great Care and very good skills
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
He really listened.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Dr. Hucker was kind, considerate, informative,focused,thoughtful and listened to my concerns . He was not in a rush and actually seemed like he had all the time in the world to talk with me. Impressive!
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
Very positive and highly professional experience
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
the Dr was very informative, he as prepared he was able to see me earlier than originally scheduled and explained my upcoming procedure so that I could understand concerns and recovery expectations
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
This was perhaps the most meaningful interaction I have had with a health care provider. Dr. Hucker is truly extraordinary.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
In a complicated situation on the discussion of an ablation to correct Afib, he explained the situation in very understandable words. He was well prepared on my medical condition and my history which he referred to explain my options. His conclusion was I am not a candidate for an ablation. My primary Care doctor also agrees with his conclusion. He was polite and respectful.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
The tech and the provider were excellent. Very professional, very knowledgeable, and very human.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
This experience was beyond my expectations. Dr. Hucker was exceptional in every way. His communication, time sensitivity and obvious gifted surgical skill pushed me forward quickly through the surgery process with miraculous success. I am so grateful. Thank you to Dr. Hucker and his team!
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Great experience
- Reviewed on 9/9/2025
DR HUCKER PUT ME AT EASE. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH MY VISIT WITH HIM. IT COULD HAVE NOT GONE ANY BETTER.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Hucker is Respectful, Courteous, & always sure I had all my questions answered . Dr. Hucker made certain that I understood everything at my visit. Sincerely [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
The provider was excellent. That's all I have to say. He was knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and respectful. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Hucker. He was very thorough during my visit.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Hucker listens carefully to my questions and concerns. He is reassuring about my health challenges and I feel well cared for with him being in charge. . He is kind and caring and a good communicator. I am confident that I am getting excellent medical advice and care with him as my physician .
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Other than the length of time that it took to get an appointment my experience to date has been nothing but positive. Dr. Hucker seems knowledgeable and fully explained my options and the procedure going forward.
- Reviewed on 8/23/2025
He was professional, calm and well mannered. I was not sure about how I want to move forward. He provided choices
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
He listened and explained everything so that I understood
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
He had a calming demeanor, and explained in a way I could better understand.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr Hucker is terrific. He's friendly, engaging, smart, and professional. I'm so grateful and feel so lucky to have him as my cardiologist.
- Reviewed on 8/9/2025
The nurses and the Doctor were great. He spent enough time explaining everything.
- Reviewed on 8/9/2025
Kind, caring, pleasant, knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
This was my 1st Cardiolgy appt in Danvers with Dr Hucker. [redacted] Dr Hucker is great and I am thrilled to be able to now go to Danvers for annual check ups.
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent care provided
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr. Hucker is the best doctor I have had ever. He was kind patient and professional. He's changing my life!
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Hucker explain things easy enough for me to understand and realizes all my concerns and listens.
- Reviewed on 7/22/2025
He is very versed in the latest developments in his specialty.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Good listener, knowledgeable and caring
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
The entire office was so kind and understanding, even tho I missed the actual appointment bc of flooding and rain and traffic. I feel lucky o have had such a good conversation with Dr. Hucker, and was so pleased that within an hour he and the neurologist had talked and agreed upon he course of treatment. I feel fortunate to be in your care.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
Kind, informative ,and courteous.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Meeting with Doctor Hucker for the first time, he was professional and yet friendly and very easy to talk to. So fortunate we have him as a doctor now!
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
dr hucker is a joy to work with. mgh is fortunate to have him on staff
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Dr Hucker is a caring physician who is respectful of my opinions and concerns.
- Reviewed on 7/5/2025
Dr. Hucker is great! I love his demeanor, he is easy going, well informed, and takes the time to really understand my desires and fears.
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
Dr. Hucker was incredible. He immediately put me at ease. He explained exactly what was going on with my heart, and offered several treatment options.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Hucker is a wonderful caring doctor. It is always a pleasure to meet with him and we always have wonderful thoughtful & interesting conversations.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
I truly appreciate the prompt response to the written communication by a nurse and then the Dr Hucker. My question was answered fully.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Always great
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
The doctor was very professional and immediately put me at ease. He asked many great questions and discussed options for my issue. I am extremely pleased to have him as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hucker. He is a welcome mix of a tremendously competent, professional and talented doctor - along with strong listening skills, ease with patients, kindness and wit. I feel so well taken care of by Dr. Hucker, and know that I am in excellent hands.
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Hucker is a wonderful physician. He takes time to discuss things with you, explain things, and does it in a lame man's language. I would highly recommend Dr. Hucker to anyone.
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Hucker was by far the best specialist I have seen. He was professional, respectful and made me feel very comfortable. I had a number of questions to ask Dr. Hucker and he answered them all.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
The doctor was attentive and highly qualified.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Hucker is wonderful and easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr. Hucker is an outstanding doctor and he is extremely knowledgeable and competent. He is a great communicator and provides information clearly and thoughtfully. I feel very comfortable in his care.
- Reviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr Hucker is great. I have complete confidence in him
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Appt was thorough, careful, wide ranging and courteous. We left feeling well informed and did not feel rushed, which was an added benefit.
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr. Hucker was very thoughtful in evaluating my situation and clearly weighed my concerns in developing a treatment strategy.
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
Provider was very clear on his recommendations and answered all questions of mine and my wife.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
The doctor is very patient in explaining the answers to my questions. He is terrific!
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Clearly competent, understood issues, made non-standard recommendations which showed his understanding of the case
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr. Hucker set me up with pacemaker 13 months ago and he is a great electrophysiologist- I'm fortunate to have him involved and overseeing my EP care and he collaborates well with all the the MGH staff I've dealt with both in Danvers and Boston. He is a terrific health care provider.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Excellent first visit with Dr. Hucker. He made me feel comfortable from the moment he walked in the door. I look forward to working with him in the future. Thank you so much.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Good experience with this provider.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
The provider reviewed my record the evening before the appointment. He was fully prepared.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Yeah, Dr. Hucker has been my electrician, my heart doctor for several years. He's outstanding. He always explains everything to me. I think the worth of him, he's absolutely a 10. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Fast, efficient and courteous. Listens carefully to questions and responds thoughtfully. He has a very caring manner.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
It was very thorough and informative.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
He is caring and concerned about my care
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
He is excellant and listen very carefully
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Yes, Dr. Hucker gives complete attention to me when I'm there and he doesn't seem much there. I like him very much.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
He was amazing. Very thoughtful and kind. Listened to me very intently. Offered realistic solutions to me
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
I am a healthcare proxy for the patient that was seeing Dr. Hucker and her name is [redacted] and she's going through a very, very difficult time. I was really there to talk to Dr. Hucker about her medication to see if that could possibly be part of her problem. He took an enormous amount of time going over [redacted]'s history and I have met him before and he was just one of the most caring doctors I have been involved with with [redacted] and I cannot even express how comfortable I was and what gratitude I have for him being so caring. Also, the nurse as well.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
He helped me feel comfortable about the care I will be getting.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
I am happy the way this care provider take care of me and health issue in all aspects. he is a very good person and health care provider
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
I received excellent care.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Extremely knowledgeable and clear at explaining things
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
I am facing a cardiac ablation procedure and I am quite nervous about it. Dr. Hucker did a fabulous job explaining the procedure and thoroughly reassured me that I would be in good hands.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Hucker was exemplary. He is a good teacher, and he was seemingly unhurried in addressing my questions and concerns. Very informative, very empathetic, and all with a sense of humor.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Hucker and all of his staff are absolutely fantastic.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr Hucker is an exceptional provider. His expertise is readily apparent and he reviews in detail the clinical issues relevant to the visit. His demeanor is calm and supportive. I feel fortunate to have found him.
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Dr Hucker is the best. He cares listened and provided thoughtfull insights
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
This was first time I saw this Dr. and I was very happy with the visit. He was very nice and made me feel very comfortable. A+++
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
My care provider, Dr. William Hucker, is superlative in every way. I also saw an office assistant, I do not believe is a nurse, but who performed an EKG and took notes. She was kind, competent, and thoroughly enjoyable to deal with.
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Dr. Hucker is an excellent physician who listens carefully and offers full explanations of medical issues and concerns. I have passed his name on to friends with cardiac rhythm problems with the highest recommendations!
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Dr. Hucker is kind, professional and helpful in my care.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
A huge thank you. I am very satisfied, he explained the recommendations and prescriptions very clearly after the examination, reviewing the tests, and listening to my complaints. Very tactful and responsible.
- Reviewed on 4/3/2025
Dr Hucker is Excellent
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
Dr Hucker is a great doctor, very knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. Since he became my provider, every appointment he has had thorough and reasonable explanations for his treatment suggestions and always ensures that I understand and am comfortable with his suggestions. He has taken the time to go through my past and current medical history and the potential implications. He takes the time to listen to my questions & concerns and I never feel rushed. He is kind & funny as well, which makes him very approachable. I enjoy having him as my doctor and will take the time to drive into the city to see him. [redacted] I wanted to emphasize how much I appreciated the way Dr. Hucker discussed this, as it was respectful, focused on the medical facts, and did not make any assumptions about my health or life. I think that this is something important that more medical professionals should consider.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Dr. William Hucker is by far one of the best. He takes the time needed to explain and go over everything with you.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
Dr. Hucker was professional, kind, courteous and explained everything to me about my condition. He showed me my options and explained to me on a graph how it works. He is just what a great doctor should be. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who asked me. Thank you Dr. Hucker.