Dr. Kent Harkey M.D.
Emergency Physician
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Kent Harkey practices Emergency Medicine in Hershey, PA. Dr. Harkey assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Harkey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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