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Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Harbison, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

51 N 39th St Philadelphia, PA 19104

Make an Appointment

(215) 662-2626

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Harbison is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harbison specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Harbison's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harbison

3.4

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
38%
38%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Eric – Jan 06, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 27, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Keith Grierson – Aug 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carol Burkhead – Aug 01, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sean Harbison, MD is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Graduate Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Graduate Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center51 N 39th St Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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