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Dr. Gerald Joseph Harkins, MD

Urology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
29 years of experience
Penn State Hershey Obstetrics And Gynecology 35 HOPE DR STE 202-204, Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-3503

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Brief Intro

Gerald Harkins M.D. is a Board- Certified Gynecologic Surgeon. Dr Harkins grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania and was an athletic trainer at Penn State University. He obtained a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Baylor University through the United States Army. He attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine and completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the United State Army. At the completion of his military service, he returned to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. During his military career, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was Chief of Gynecologic Services stationed at the United State Army Hospital in Baghdad. Dr Harkins established the section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He teaches advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques and is one of the early leaders in "Single Site" surgical techniques in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery. He serves as an educator and proctor for Gynecologic Surgeons learning advanced techniques in laparoscopic surgery.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine - 1996

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Penn State Hershey Obstetrics And Gynecology
35 HOPE DR STE 202-204, Hershey, PA 17033
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Urology
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Conditions Addressed

Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Uterine Leiomyoma
Breast Disorders
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Endometriosis

Procedures Performed

Hysterectomy
D & C Dilation and Curettage
Venipuncture
Tubal Surgery
Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

AmeriHealth
HealthPartners
CHAMPVA
Cigna
Tricare
Gateway Health
Medicaid
Geisinger Health Plan
Keystone First
Aetna
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Humana
Fidelis Care (NY)
AmeriHealth Caritas
CareSource
UPMC Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness

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Children's Hospital 13
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Psychiatry 80
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Rehabilitation 64
Obsterics & Gynecology 14
Ophthalmology 3
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Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43