Dr. Shelly Styons Harkins MD
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
6913 N MAIN ST GRANGER IN, 46530About
Data-driven, results-achieving physician executive with an established education and professional background in hospital and multi-specialty medical group administration within an integrated system. Driven team leader who excels in developing, improving, and maintaining operations in order to improve processes and reach high standards of hard-wired performance. Articulate communicator and former military officer dedicated to optimizing services while cutting costs, ensuring compliance, and improving patient satisfaction and physician engagement.
Education and Training
East Carolina University
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Care
Wound Care; MHA (Master of Healthcare Administration)
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Awards
- Top 100 Incredible Women, East Carolina University
- Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force
Treatments
- Hospitalist, Hospice, Wound Care
Internships
- East Carolina University
Professional Society Memberships
- Illinois State Medical Society, American Academy of Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- She attributes her success to her passion for helping fellow physicians navigate the challenges of healthcare reform and inspiring them to perform their craft with excellence, and a deep sense of satisfaction and achievementwhen improving quality processes to become a highly reliable healthcaredelivery system.
Teaching and speaking
She is an Assiatant Professor at Saint Louis University, Family Medicine Residency Program and Adjunct Professor Lindenwood University's MHA program
Hobbies / Sports
- Lead Singer for the 'Way Back Machine' Band
Favorite professional publications
- Harvard Business Review, The New Yorker, Harper's
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