William S Danford, MD

William S Danford, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.933333 average rating from 186 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Dover, NH

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1987
  • Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1985
  • Residency: Tufts University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1983
  • Internship: Tufts University School of Medicine, Medicine, 1981
  • Medical Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.933333 average rating from 186 reviews

  • I have the utmost confidence in Dr. . He is caring, knowledgeable, and uses common sense.

    2026-07-29

  • Dr. Danford has been my doctor for several years. He's very intelligent, very caring, and I admire him a lot. He's a wonderful physician.

    2026-07-24

  • Dr Danford is the best!

    2026-07-23

  • Dr. Danford is the best!!!

    2026-07-16

  • Dr. Danford is very respectful, understanding, and intelligent. Thank you.

    2026-07-15

  • [redacted] Dr. Danford is excellent. He spends time, he's patient, he's clear, he takes time to answer the questions. He has a good sense of humor, which is also useful and appreciated during some of these appointments. So I have recommended him highly to other people and I am glad that I have him available. Thank you.

    2026-07-03

  • Dr Danford and staff are always courteous and friendly. [redacted]

    2026-07-02

  • Dr danford and I have a very good repor. I' ve see Dr. Danford for a long time.

    2026-06-30

  • Dr. Danford is an excellent Doctor he went over all my medications, gave me a thorough checkup, and took the time to address any questions I had. He is a very caring and thorough Doctor who treats his patients like a person. I wish every Doctor could be like him!

    2026-06-30

  • Dr. Danford is wonderful! He makes [redacted] feel so comfortable, talks directly to him and includes me. He's very welcoming, proactive, concerned and knowledgable. Very happy he is my husband's cardiologist.

    2026-06-30

  • Dr danford is one of the best doctors i have ever had he is very respectful but dose not beat around the bush he tells it like it is and I like that.my primary care doctor is so worried how he says things and I don't like that.

    2026-06-18

  • great Dr., has a wonderful personality as does all the staff

    2026-06-17

  • Perfect. Wish I felt this way about all my providers

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Danford listens to me and answers my questions thoroughly. Great doctor.

    2026-06-09

  • Dr. Danford took care of my mother and now he was taking care of me and I've been going and seeing him for over 40 years now! All of the nurses and entire staff are always attentive and very caring. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

    2026-06-08

  • Excellent Doctor.

    2026-06-05

  • Dr Danford has been my cardiologist for 26 years, has always been professional and straightforward, he has always checked my medications and reviewed my bloodwork and recent scans . He is a caring and thoughtful doctor. I have the most trust in him, I always feel he has my heath foremost in our visits.I am very fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr. Danford is always pleasant, polite, helpful, and just a good guy. I enjoy visiting with him.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr Danford is exceptional in all ways... he explains things very clearly and has a plan of action for your future and testing to be done

    2026-05-21

  • glad we have the best at wentworth and its not necessary to travel far.

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Danford was my husband's cardiologist for many years , and now has been mine for the past few. He treated us like family, with respect and care. And we both had great confidence in him. [redacted]

    2026-05-12

  • I'm very impressed with the professional aspect and also the personal friendliness of Dr. Danford.

    2026-05-07

  • Dr. Danford is a real pro... and by that I mean that he has a keen knowledge of his subject but works hard to translate that into the best care programs for me as an individual. I feel that I am treated with not only the best medical expertise but also the best human touch.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Danford has been my cardiologist for many years. As someone who has a complicated cardiac history, I have always been able to rely upon Dr. Danford's expertise. He has always referred me to excellent specialists within the MGB system when necessary. He gives clear-eyed advice, has a great "bedside manner" and is empathatic.

    2026-04-29

  • I have always had the very best care with this provider.

    2026-04-27

  • Hi, this is [redacted] in response to my recent appointment with Dr. Danford. I have the utmost trust in Dr. Danford. He listened intently, as always. He was so supportive regarding my recent new diagnosis of MDS. I totally appreciate his expertise and guidance over many years. Thank you.

    2026-04-24

  • He has always been an awesome heart doctor and I trust him to always give me the right information.

    2026-04-24

  • Hi, Dr. Danford is my heart doctor and he's wonderful. He's a good man, good doctor.

    2026-04-24

  • Very professional!

    2026-04-26

  • Just routine 6 month cardiology check up. All went well.

    2026-04-15

  • [redacted] is always extremely pleased with Dr. Danford and will see no other doctor pertaining to cardiology. Thank you.

    2026-04-09

  • Yes, it was a very good experience. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • I feel fortunate in seeing Dr. Danford. He listens, down to earth and patient to my concerns.

    2026-04-06

  • Dr Danford and nurse [redacted] are both amazing. We are very happy with the care we receive from them. Both very caring and responsive. Grateful to have their care over the last several years.

    2026-03-29

  • Professionals

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Danford has been my primary cardiologist for many years and I have always trusted his decisions regarding my cardiac care. He's friendly and I am very comfortable with him. Excellent doctor.

    2026-03-25

  • My dad has been seeing Dr. Danford for almost 30 years now and he's a great doctor. We're very sad to think about losing him when he retires. There's not going to be another doctor that can replace him and everything he's done for us since my dad started seeing him.

    2026-03-19

  • Excellent Doctor. Always reviews current medications and asks pertinent questions about any problems or concerns his patients might have. If ordering any tests explains why it is necessary and ask patient if they have any questions. Listens carefully to patient & answers any questions posed. Spends sufficient time and patient never feels rushed.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr. Danford has been my cardiologist for a long period of time. He provides excellent care.

    2026-03-18

  • I like Dr. Danford,. I appreciate his experience and understanding of my circumstances.

    2026-03-15

  • He is the most caring doctor I have ever seen. He really cares about his patients.

    2026-03-15

  • DR Danford is the BEST!

    2026-02-25

  • Great doctor

    2026-02-23

  • Dr. Danford has always been very courteous, knowledgeable, caring, and available.

    2026-02-20

  • Dr. Danford has always been a very caring, thoughtful and professional doctor. He listens, takes his time explaining issues and offers advice. He has been my Cardiologist for over 20 years and he continues to do a good job with his care and concern.

    2026-02-25

  • Dr. Danford is and excellent Doctor, very caring,listens to all my questions and concerns, just an all-around great Doctor and very kind and caring. Note,he has been my family/families Doctor for many years. [redacted] He is an all-around great Doctor and person. [redacted]

    2026-02-05

  • Excellent doctor. I have been seeing this doctor, for many years, and he has always been very knowledgeable and professional. A doctor I can trust.

    2026-02-04

  • Excellent and compassionate.

    2026-02-02

  • Truly appreciated Dr Danford. Great communicator. answer all my questions so I could understand exactly what was going on. Understood my needs and offered a quick plan so I could get the work done asap.

    2026-02-04

  • He has been my cardiologist for decades , I respect him and he done well by me

    2026-01-19

  • They were excellent!

    2026-01-19

  • Dr. Danford is an excellent physician. He explains things throughly and makes everything easy to understand. He is patient, compassionate, and a very good listener. He also has a wonderful sense of humor which makes a visit to his office a pleasant experience.

    2026-01-19

  • Dr Danford has always been an exceptional physician. I will definitely miss him when he retires.

    2026-01-15

  • Dr.Danford is the BEST!

    2026-01-14

  • he is the best

    2026-01-14

  • Will Danford is a wonderful person and provider who provides compassionate care and wealth of experience.

    2026-01-14

  • Greatest Doctor of all times the best

    2026-01-11

  • The BEST!

    2026-01-05

  • First class treatment

    2025-12-22

  • I have been under care in this office for 8 years and have always been impressed and satisfied with the level of care and the professionalism of the staff and medical providers.

    2025-12-22

  • I'm very satisfied with the care and attention provided by Dr. Danforth and the cardiology staff

    2025-12-15

  • Very good service .

    2025-12-08

  • He is a great doctor. Knowledgeable, answers questions, listens to what I have to say. Not afraid to give me a straight answer. Really respect his experience.

    2025-12-07

  • Great doc

    2025-12-04

  • First class!

    2025-11-26

  • Dr Danford was on duty at [redacted] when I had my heart attack in [redacted]. His diagnosis of my situation resulted in emergency bypass that night [redacted]. I owe my life to him and I am forever thankful he had stayed on as my cardiologist ever since. He is tops in my opinion. [redacted]

    2025-11-23

  • I'm glad Dr is still seeing me on his reduced schedule.

    2025-11-20

  • Very knowledgable

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Danford was extremely knowledgeable and listened very well and was also very, gave me a great response and great feedback on my visit. Explained things very easily.

    2025-11-13

  • The best!!!

    2025-11-10

  • Dr. Danford is a wonderful and caring professional.

    2025-10-26

  • I've known Will Danford for many years. I'm a nurse, and he has been wonderful to me. He's always been there anytime I've needed him in a timely manner, explaining things and collaborating. And I so appreciate his professionalism and his kind of like, I don't know, I guess his ability to relate to me on a professional level. I really appreciate that.

    2025-10-22

  • Dr Danford is effective professional who takes the time to provide clarity about a complicated condition. I actually enjoy my visits.

    2025-10-19

  • Yes, the provider was very good and went over everything with me and I've used him for some time now and he's been very communicative so I would give him a high rating. Thank you.

    2025-10-15

  • A caring and kind compassionate Doctor

    2025-10-13

  • Excellent visit Dr Danford has been with me since pacemaker ?

    2025-10-08

  • Dr Danford is the best!

    2025-10-09

  • Dr. Danford was as thorough as he always is and really enjoyed a back and forth on questions and answers with the gentleman.

    2025-10-09

  • I am satisfied with the care provided.

    2025-10-13

  • Dr Danford is outstanding!!

    2025-10-02

  • Dr. Danford is the best. He listens well and responds to the subject being discussed.

    2025-09-29

  • Dr. Danford is THE BEST! Can't say it loud enough to do him justice!

    2025-09-22

Accepted Insurance

  • Humana
  • Tricare/ HealthNet Federal Services
  • Coventry
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Medicare ACO
  • NH Healthy Families
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medical Network
  • WellCare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
  • AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
  • Medicaid NH
  • Martin's Point
  • Community Health Options
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid ME
  • MVP
  • Medicare