Dr. Stephen O. Harkness, MD | Covington, LA | Surgery

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Dr. Harkness graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1976. He works in Covington, LA and 4 other locations and specializes in Surgery, Family Medicine and Other Specialty. Dr. Harkness is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Covington.

accepting new patients
3.6

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

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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.

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.

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

June 23rd, 2016

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Very genuine and down to Earth doctor. Highly recommended

May 8th, 2016

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

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

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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. Gonzalo Ausqui	Dr. Trajan Peter Barrera	Dr. Jorge Dagoberto Melara
Surgery	Trauma Surgery	Family Medicine	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.6 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Covington , LA	Hammond , LA	Cecil , PA	SLIDELL , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Christopher Charles Keaton
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| Covington, LA
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Dr. Mary Margaret Gautreau
Nurse Practitioner
| Robert, LA
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Dr. Eulogio Lim Tan, MD
Emergency Medicine
54 Years Exp | Lake Charles, LA
(1)
Dr. Oladunni Modupeola Adetoba
Family Medicine
14 Years Exp | Slidell, LA
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Dr. Brittany Genevieve Woods
Family Medicine
7 Years Exp | Lacombe, LA
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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Harkness affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Harkness is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Covington.
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 Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Stephen Harkness accepting new patients?: Dr. Stephen Harkness is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Stephen Harkness's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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.

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