Robert S. Harkins, MD
4.9 out of 5
(145)
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Geisinger St. Luke's Orwigsburg Primary Care
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.
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Medical School
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 1984
Internship
Reading Hospital and Medical Center, 1984 - 1985
Residency
Reading Hospital and Medical Center, 1984 - 1987
This provider has 49 total patient reviews
“Yearly physical”
4/27/2025
“Dr. Harkins and his staff are wonderful.”
4/23/2025
“Good experience”
4/19/2025
“Dr. Harkins is very kind and compassionate Doctor that I have seen in a long time his bedside manner is terrific. I wouldn't see anyone else.”
4/7/2025
“Always a good visit. Doctor knows my health history and listens to anything I need to talk to him about.”
4/6/2025
“Dr. Harkins is a true professional. I am so lucky to have a good doctor.”
4/1/2025
“Dr. Harkins is kind, knowledgeable and caring.”
3/30/2025
“Everyone is so nice...Dr Harkins is really kind and caring..very pleased”
3/25/2025
“Always good not rushed”
3/24/2025
“Very happy with this office and doctor. This was a first visit with this provider.”
3/17/2025
“Excellent visit”
3/4/2025
“All good! Doctor and other staff were great.”
2/23/2025
“Always a great experience with Dr. Harkins.”
2/23/2025
“All good”
2/14/2025
“Every thing good.”
2/10/2025
“Dr. Harkins has been my PCP for over 30 yrs. I always have gotten quick service for basic care”
1/31/2025
“Dr.Harkins was helpful and curteos throughout appointment .”
1/28/2025
“No concerns everything went well”
1/27/2025
“I am very happy with my care at St Luke's and Robert S Harkins, MD”
1/25/2025
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4/27/2025