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James P. Harkins, MD

Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations
Lankenau Medical Center
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Dr. Harkins

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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
$500.00*
Semi-Annual
$1,000.00*
Annual
$2,000.00*

This MDVIP-affiliated physician is not accepting new patients at this time. Please call 866.696.3847 or search for other nearby doctors currently accepting patients.

About 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.

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 - 2025
Top Doctors, Internal Medicine, Castle Connolly May 2014 - 2025

Pennsylvania

Benefits of joining Dr. Harkins's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Harkins quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Harkins by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Harkins when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
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
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of James P. Harkins, MD

Primary Office
3217 West Chester Pike Suite B
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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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

What our members are saying

Dr Harkins has been our family doctor for over 25 years, We have never come in contact with a more knowledgeable and caring physician. He spends an enormous amount of time with each patient and is a kind and reassuring person.
If the Surgeon General gave us a diagnosis, we would certainly run it past Dr
Harkins before taking any action.
Sadly, the days of Doctors as efficient…
Anne Marie & Joe
May 28, 2019
Congratulations Dr. Harkins. Thank you for the detailed cardiac screening that determined my need for medication when previous guidelines did not. Thank you fir referring my husband to a urologist which enabled early intervention to prevent the growth of cancer. Thank you for your wonderful bedside manner. You take time to listen and never make us feel rushed.
Debra
May 28, 2019
Dr Harkins is terrific. He actually listens and documents his discussions with you by hand. He took excellent care of my Mom and is now taking care of me and my daughter. He is a very thorough doctor, patient, considerate and respectful. Just received a full physical and it was very informative. I need to build up my lower extremity strength and start a heart healthy diet.
Jackie
May 28, 2019
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Doctor Harkins was giving me a physical and kept looking in my eyes, I asked, what do you see when you are looking in my eyes, because he was looking more than usual. He said I want you to go see an eye specialist - Dr. Jahnle - tell him there has been a pigment change. ok - Dr. Jahnle is looking and looking through this eye machine and said I don't know what he is talking about, then said…
David
September 3, 2018

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.

**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.