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Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD

General Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD
3.8 (26 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD

General Surgery* Age 74
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD works in Covington, LA as a Surgeon and has 48 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1976. At present, Dr. Harkness has received an average rating of 3.8 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. They are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and Slidell Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Harkness also speaks Spanish. Dr. Harkness practices at Practice in Covington, LA.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Locations

  1. 1 Paul Craig Parker MD
    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402, Covington, LA 70433
  2. 2 Lakeview Trauma and Critical Care LLC
    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harkness
3.8
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 25, 2019
Rewarding and informational checkup with good advice and thoughtful guidance.
Allen Verret — Dec 25, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tulane Medical School|Tulane University School of Medicine
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American College Of Surgeons
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Harkness accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Harkness' office to make an appointment.

Dr. Harkness accepts Aetna, Amerigroup (Wellpoint) and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Harkness accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Harkness speaks Spanish. See Dr. Harkness' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Harkness has a star rating of 3.8/5 and has been reviewed 26 times.

Dr. Harkness is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Harkness has been practicing as a Surgeon for 48 years.

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

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  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

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