Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus
60 Fenwood Rd, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Kirk Daffner is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Daffner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fragile XE Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Hale Building for Transformative Medicine on BWH Main Campus
60 Fenwood Rd, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


70 Total Publications

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kirk Daffner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kirk Daffner?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kirk Daffner by calling their office at 617-732-8060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kirk Daffner a top-rated expert for Fragile XE Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirk Daffner is classified as an Advanced expert for Fragile XE Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kirk Daffner specialize in?

While Dr. Kirk Daffner is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Fragile XE Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and Cerebellar Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Kirk Daffner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kirk Daffner has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fragile XE Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kirk Daffner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kirk Daffner accept my insurance?

Dr. Kirk Daffner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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