Kirk R Daffner, MD

Kirk R Daffner, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.90303 average rating from 33 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Behavioral Neurology, 1990
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 1988
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1985
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.90303 average rating from 33 reviews

  • All went well!

    2026-08-02

  • I SAW DR. KIRK DAFFNER, MY NEUROLOGIST WHO WAS EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY. HE IS KIND, THOROUGH, LISTENS TO MY QUESTIONS, AND GIVES VERY GOOD ADVISE TO ME. [redacted]

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Daffner was able to provide the meeting on Zoom, which was very convenient both for me and my daughter, and I appreciated that very much. Thank you.

    2026-04-09

  • He explained things very well

    2026-04-06

  • [redacted] this physician made us feel rushed as he kept looking at his watch,,, and We felt rushed thru our answers. He was kind, professional.

    2026-03-29

  • I can't imagine a better doctor than Dr. Daffner dealing with Alzheimer's. My wife and I have been so impressed and gladdened by working with him. He is not just a wonderful doctor, he seems like a wonderful human being. He explains things so clearly, he stays so focused, and he has such a positive outlook. Thank you.

    2026-03-25

  • I'm exceedingly fortunate to have Dr. Daffner as my neurologist. He's the best!

    2026-03-21

  • Dr. Daffner is the best. He's attentive, cares, answers all questions and asks if I have any more. He spends the time and makes sure that any concerns addressed. He knows my history and follows up on it. I look forward to my appointments with him.

    2026-03-12

  • Very caring and attentive.

    2026-02-17

  • I have a long-time history with Dr. Daffner. He is aware of and extremely responsive to my health needs & concerns.

    2026-02-16

  • My name is [redacted]. I just recently met with Dr. Daffner and I am so appreciative of the appointment. He was wonderfully attentive and gave me the correct recommendation, I believe, for a path forward and I can't say enough good things about him. Thank you, Dr. Daffner. Really pleased to have you as my doctor.

    2026-02-11

  • He is patient and an extemely good listener. Explains things clearly.

    2025-12-20

  • Dr. Daffner was very, very thorough, very respectful, very superior in his questioning and in my responses, getting me to identify things that he really wanted to know, the nuances of what he really wanted to know. He is an extraordinary neurologist. I feel very fortunate to have him and I look forward to my next opportunity to meet with him. Thank you so much for asking me what I think. I think the world of Dr. Daffner. Thank you so much. Bye.

    2025-12-17

  • DR. KIRK DAFFNER IS A VERY THOROUGH PHYSICIAN AND EXTREMELY KIND AS WELL. I AM GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME RIGHT NOW WITH SEVERE HEALTH ISSUES. Dr. Daffner RESPONDED TO MY DISTRESS AND MADE ME FEEL MORE RELAXED. HE EXPLAINED MY TREATMENT PLAN AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. I HOPE TO SEE DR. DAFFNER AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. [redacted]

    2025-11-10

  • This provider cares.

    2025-10-12

Accepted Insurance

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