Dr. Robert S Harkins
Staff
Punctuality
209 East Market Street
Orwigsburg, PA, United States
17961
Dr. Robert S Harkins' Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
I have been a board-certified family doctor in Orwigsburg since 1987. I grew up in Coatesville, PA, graduated from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, and received my MD from Temple University School of Medicine. I did my family medicine residency at Reading Hospital. I really believe that communicating with my patients is most important. I view myself not only as their primary care doctor, but also as a guide to help them understand and deal with both their physical health and the health care system. As a physician, I practice evidence-based medicine, and I believe it is very important for patients to be able to understand why things like medications or treatments are being recommended or prescribed. I always spend time encouraging patients to ask questions, and to do the things that they can do to help themselves. Outside of work, I enjoy time with my wife and three (grown) children, playing tennis, traveling and exploring new places.
Education
- The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (Grad. 1984)
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Sinusitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Eczema
- Diabetes
- Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Harkins is one of a dying breed, like the era of Marcus Welby gave us. He is attentive, helpful, and offers practical advise. To the person who said they came in with chest congestion and were treated for sinusitis, that makes sense! The staff is always super friendly, and you never have to wait more than 5 or 10 minutes for apt, usually 5 minutes. At first he was my daughter's doc, but after seeing how terrific he is, he is now my doc too.~~~ Maria Dorval - Lake Wynonah, PA.
Submitted April 25, 2014