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Dr. Harkins

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

James P. Harkins, MD

Internal Medicine

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Residency

Lankenau Hospital, now Lakenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
Internal Medicine 1982-1984

Internship

Lankenau Hospital, now Lakenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
1981-1982

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 1981

Undergraduate

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1976
Summa Cum Laude 

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Lankenau Medical Center

Active Medical Staff, Lankenau Medical Center 1984-present
Medical Director, Occupational Health Department, Lankenau Medical Center 1988-2004
Medical Director, Occupational Health Department, Bryn Mawr Hospital 2000-2004

Top Doctors, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia Magazine May 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top Doctors, Internal Medicine, Castle Connolly May 2014-2024

Pennsylvania

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$487.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$975.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$1,950.00 each year*

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Meet James P. Harkins, MD


My mission is your health and your wellness. My style is not just caring for my patients but caring about them. Critical to their health management is a true understanding of their lives, their world, which so greatly impacts their health. The MDVIP personalized healthcare model provides me the time to do just that. Wellness takes on different meanings at different ages – from running your first marathon at age 40, planting that vegetable garden at age 60 or dancing at your granddaughter’s wedding at age 80. I look forward to partnering with you in optimizing your health and your wellness wherever life finds you.

My MDVIP-affiliated practice in internal medicine primarily serves the Main Line and western suburbs of Philadelphia. Similar to conveniences often associated with concierge medicine practices, I also offer same- or next-day appointments that start on time. I am associated with the Main Line Health system and serve on the active medical staff of the Lankenau Medical Center. I have over three decades of trusted relationships with skilled specialists and surgeons qualified to assist you with your unique needs. Join me now and let us work together so that you may be all that you can be.

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Harkins' practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Harkins quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Harkins by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Harkins when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$487.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$975.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$1,950.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Get Started | Today
 

This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call MDVIP at 1.866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

Testimonials from patients of James P. Harkins, MD

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from Mary in PA • February 10, 2024
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Dr. Harkins is several people in my family’s physician. He is deeply empathetic and an excellent clinician. My 93-year-old father has the goal of being Dr. Harkins oldest patient. Dr. Harkins is always very patient with my elderly parents. He keeps up on all the current scientific literature, and is very quick to respond when we call. Dr. Harkins is a true asset to the MD VIP program.

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from Ellen and Bob in PA • February 10, 2024
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Dr. Harkins has been the primary care physician for our family for many years. We deeply appreciate his responsiveness, thoroughness and kindness in caring for our health needs. Whenever we have a question and reach out to him, even on weekends, he responds within minutes and carefully listens while we share our concerns. He provides very helpful advice and doesn’t hesitate to see us in person Read more...

Reliable Source

from Philip in PA • February 10, 2024
Dr James Harkins is a pleasure to have as a
Medical stalwart!
I have trusted and counted on his advice for
over 40 years. His guidance is center to my
everyday well being.
It is sincerely a pleasure to have his professional
source of knowledge and support.

A doctor who has my health in his hands.

from Debra in PA • February 10, 2024
James Harkins MD has been our family doctor for maybe 25 years, I lost count. He is kind, listens to you when you have questions, guides you to follow the latest care for a healthy heart. He always calls promptly with lab results and he keeps us healthy so I only visit him 2 to 4 times per year. You can even read his hand writing. It is easy to schedule appointments and the waiting is almost Read more...

A Defining Moment

from Jane in PA • February 7, 2024
My initial introduction to Dr Harkins.was iniated by my husband,John, who requested I accompany him to his office appointments. ... I was an observer....an observer of the positive way in which Dr. Harkins interacted with my husband. How i.mpressive. It was on one of these visits that I asked Dr. Harkins whether he had a few moments for me as I had had a disturbing diagnosis of a newly discovered Read more...

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

3217 West Chester Pike Suite B
Newtown Square, PA 19073

call 1.866.696.3847

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Hours

Mon 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tue 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wed 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$487.50 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$975.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$1,950.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Get Started | Today
 

This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call MDVIP at 1.866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

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