Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD
Neurosurgeon
15 Corporate Park Drive Pembroke MA, 02359About
Dr. Kurtus Dafford is a distinguished neurosurgeon dedicated to enhancing the lives of patients across Massachusetts. Dr. Dafford's expertise can be found at various reputable medical centers, including Brigham and Women’s Health Care Center in Pembroke, Neurosciences Center, and South Shore Hospital. Dr. Dafford specializes in a spectrum of clinical interests, encompassing artificial disc replacement, cervical radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, and minimally invasive surgery. His compassionate care extends to patients grappling with spinal deformities, disorders, tumors, and spondylolisthesis.
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Education and Training
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Medical Degree 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery
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Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award 2014
- Patients’ Choice Award 2018
Fellowships
- Oregon Health and Science University Spine Surgery 2010
- Harborview Medical Center 2004
Internships
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System2003Neurosurgery
Fellowships
- Harborview Medical Center2004/ Oregon Health and Science University2010Spine Surgery
Areas of research
- Artificial Disc ReplacementCervical RadiculopathyCervical StenosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseLumbar RadiculopathyLumbar StenosisMinimally Invasive SurgerySpinal DeformitySpinal DisordersSpine TreatmentSpine TumorsSpondylolisthesis
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Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Expert Neurosurgical Expertise, Skilled Hands, and Compassionate Care
Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD, a distinguished neurosurgeon known for his exceptional skills and compassionate patient care, offers his services to Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center in Pembroke and Brigham and Women’s Neurosurgery at South Shore Health in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
With a special focus on a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Dafford brings his expertise in artificial disc replacement, cervical radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, degenerative disc disease, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar stenosis, and minimally invasive surgery. His compassionate care extends to patients grappling with spinal deformities, disorders, tumors, and spondylolisthesis.
Graduating with his Medical Degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Dafford continued his medical training with an internship at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System in 2003. He followed this up with a residency in neurosurgery at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2009 and a fellowship in spine surgery at Oregon Health and Science University, graduating in 2010.
As a testament of his continued education, Dr. Dafford obtained board certification in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2015. This certification underscores his commitment to upholding the highest standards in neurosurgical practice and advancing the field for the betterment of public health.
Dr. Dafford’s dedication to excellence has not gone unnoticed, as he has been honored with multiple Patients’ Choice Awards (2018, 2014), recognizing his outstanding patient care and positive impact on the lives of those he serves. Patients and colleagues alike commend Dr. Dafford for his professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to providing personalized care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
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