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Dr. Robert Harbaugh, MD

Dr. Robert Harbaugh, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Harbaugh, MD is a neurosurgeon in Hershey, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

30 Hope Dr Hershey, PA 17033

Make an Appointment

(717) 531-3828

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Harbaugh is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harbaugh specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Harbaugh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harbaugh

4.2

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joyce Young – Aug 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Deb Sargent in Vermont – Jan 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Robert E. Harbaugh obtained his M.D. from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and his general surgery and neurosurgery training at Dartmouth.  During his career at Dartmouth, Dr. Harbaugh served as Director of the Cerebrovascular...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Dartmouth

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Dartmouth-hitchcock Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Penn State Health Medical Group-Hope Drive Radiology30 Hope Dr Hershey, PA 17033
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Practice

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center500 University Dr Hershey, PA 17033
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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