Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD
Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD works in Covington, LA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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Medicare
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Medicare Advantage PFFSTricare
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Medicaid
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MultiPlan PPO
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Paul Craig Parker MD101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402, Covington, LA 70433
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Lakeview Trauma and Critical Care LLC101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, Covington, LA 70433Monday08:00 - 16:30Tuesday08:00 - 16:30Wednesday08:00 - 16:30Thursday08:00 - 16:30Friday08:00 - 16:30SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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About Me
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Education
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Tulane University School of Medicine
1976
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Internship
- Tulane Medical School|Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship
- American College Of Surgeons
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.
Dr. Harkness' office is located at 101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402 Covington, LA 70433.
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
Dr. Harkness has been practicing as a Surgeon for 48 years.
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