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Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD

Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Harkness, MD is a general surgeon in Covington, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Slidell Memorial Hospital and Tulane Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402 Covington, LA 70433
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(985) 845-0004

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Harkness' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harkness

3.9

27 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
22%
22%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Kurt Witmeyer – Aug 09, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Allen Verret – Dec 25, 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
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Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 15, 2018
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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
Stephanie Barker in Covington, LA – Sep 19, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ray Lieber in Folsom, LA – Jul 10, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Markita W. – Jun 16, 2018
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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
Dennis McMahon in Mandeville LA – Dec 07, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Covington – Oct 31, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J.M. in Mandeville, LA – Oct 14, 2017
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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
Brenda K. in Covington, LA – May 09, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberley Simpson in Folsom, La – May 09, 2017
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care philosophy

Our physicians provide a full range of health care services for you and your family at every stage of your lives. Our network of primary care and specialist physicians will work with you to ensure your medical needs are met with the highest quality...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Stephen Owen Harkness, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified General Surgeon with over 30 years of general surgical experience. He is a graduate of Southwestern University at Memphis, now known as Rhodes...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Tulane Medical School|tulane University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Paul Craig Parker MD101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402 Covington, LA 70433
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Practice

Lakeview Trauma and Critical Care LLC101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300 Covington, LA 70433
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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