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Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD

Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pembroke, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Pembroke

15 Corporate Park Dr Pembroke, MA 02359

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(617) 732-6600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dafford is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Dafford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dafford specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dafford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dafford

4.1

33 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JSK – Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debra Coghill – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Judith Brown – Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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AC in Maynard – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dianne in Plymouth, MA – Apr 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
17 people found this helpful
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Weymouth, MA – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pembroke, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dafford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Pembroke

    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Pembroke15 Corporate Park Dr Pembroke, MA 02359
    1

    Brigham and Women's Surgical Associates at South Shore Hospital

    Brigham and Women's Surgical Associates at South Shore Hospital51 Performance Dr Ste 300 East Weymouth, MA 02189
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Brigham and Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St
      Boston, MA 02115
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • South Shore Hospital

      55 Fogg Rd
      South Weymouth, MA 02190
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality