Dr. Stephen O. Harkness, MD | Covington, LA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Stephen Harkness has practiced surgery, and other and family medicine listed as additional specialties, for 50 years. He is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Covington and sees patients in Covington, Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Harkness 3.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.6

19 Ratings
50 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Tulane University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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Dr. Harkness' Ratings and Reviews

3.6

19 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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The guy lies and over embellishes plus he’s a whiny little jerk. Just save your time and money (which he’ll likely try to sue you for if you don’t pay up) and go elsewhere.

February 23rd, 2026

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It has been 25 years since my full radical mastectomy. And if I had to do it all over again I couldn't think of any surgeon that could do my surgery but Dr. Harkness. I've had plenty of surgeries in the last 25 years but Dr. Harkness is the best every.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 12th, 2017

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Dr. Harkness repaired an inguinal hernia on me. The area was complicated by an unused stent in place and a large amount of scar tissue. He did a great job circumventing the stint and finished his job. I was out the same day with cautions not to lift anything for awhile. Post OP: EXCELLENT RESULTS. I highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 1st, 2016

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Dr Harkness is really interested in me as a patient and wants to find the correct treatment. He fully explained my health issue. He seemed fully focused on my health and willingly spent the time with me. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends as a doctor like doctors used to be-interested in their patients care and their patient's understanding of their treatment and outcomes. Not many doctors today invest their time in patient care as he has. Good man

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 23rd, 2016

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Very genuine and down to Earth doctor. Highly recommended

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 8th, 2016

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Good experience...very prompt appendectomy that went well. He was very thorough and caring. Good experience.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 22nd, 2011

Lakeview Regional Physician Group

101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300Covington, LA 70433

Tel: (985) 867-2100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Lakeview Hospital

95 Judge Tanner BlvdCovington, LA 70433

Lakeview Multispecialty Clinic

101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 200Covington, LA 70433

Tel: (985) 892-8959

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

1202 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433

Avala

67252 Industry LnCovington, LA 70433

Tel: (985) 809-9888


Dr. Stephen Owen Harkness, MD	Dr. Lauren Talia Baumgarten, MD	Dr. Brandi D Digney	Dr. Brandi Digney
Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Dentistry	Dentistry
Accepts New Patients
3.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Covington , LA	Hammond , LA	Bogalusa , LA	Mandeville , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
Humana
UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Family Medicine
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Other

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Harkness' NPI number is 1679501704.

Jonathan Edward Schoen
Critical Care Medicine
13 Years Exp | Hammond, LA
(0)
Gonzalo Ausqui
Trauma Surgery
10 Years Exp | Hammond, LA
(0)
Donna Adams Steele
Nurse Practitioner
| COVINGTON, LA
(0)
Deven Nicole Fejka Cameron
Nurse Practitioner
| Slidell, LA
(0)
Jennifer Roche
Nurse Practitioner
| Chalmette, LA
(0)
Meagan Ann Peterson
Nurse Practitioner
| Covington, LA
(0)
Jenny Dabdoub Zulli
Nurse Practitioner
| Slidell, LA
(0)
Dr. Keith James Lacour, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
20 Years Exp | Covington, LA
(0)
Tyesa T Hawkins
Nurse Practitioner
| Picayune, MS
(0)
Jordan Noel Cochran
Nurse Practitioner
| COVINGTON, LA
(0)

Where is Dr. Stephen Harkness's office located?: Dr. Stephen Harkness's office is located at 101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, Covington, LA, 70433.
What languages does Dr. Stephen Harkness speak?: Dr. Stephen Harkness speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Harkness affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Harkness is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Covington.
Does Dr. Stephen Harkness accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Stephen Harkness has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Stephen Harkness accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Stephen Harkness accepts on their Vitals profile.

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