Dr. Robert S Harkins M.D.
Family Practitioner
209 E Market St Orwigsburg PA, 17961Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Robert Harkins is a family practitioner practicing in Orwigsburg, PA. Dr. Harkins specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Harkins possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Temple University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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St. Luke's Orwigsburg Primary Care
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