Welcome Dr. Harkins!

Elias Harkins, MD, M.Ed. has joined JDC Pediatrics and his schedule is now open for appointments with new patients less than 24 months of age.

Elias Harkins, MD, M.Ed. was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A member of a military family, he grew up in Washington and Texas as well, but once he returned to Hershey twenty years ago, he remained local. He completed a biopsychology degree at Messiah University and collaborated with Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Harrisburg for a combined degree of MD and a Master's in Education. He then completed his pediatrics residency at the Penn State Children's Hospital.

 

Dr. Harkins used his own education and lived experiences to develop several clinical interests, including forming educational alliances with families and forming a medical home for kids with disabilities. He is also a dedicated cat parent and takes his time enjoying creative hobbies like writing poetry.


Dr. Harkins is looking forward to meeting the members of our family here at JDC and joining you in the care of your littles! 

August 20, 2025
JDC Pediatrics now has flu vaccine available for our patients. Appointments may be scheduled via website, online, or call the office.
By Lisa Pepper June 22, 2025
We’re now offering Express Care appointments which you can schedule on-line through our website every day. These can now be scheduled at either of our offices!
By Lisa Pepper April 30, 2025
Please note the following change to JDC’s procedure for seeing your newborn in the hospital.
By Lisa Pepper March 21, 2025
Are you expecting? Congratulations! We are now accepting newborns into the practice.
By Cara McCole May 1, 2024
We’d like to let you know about a change in how we will be giving completed physical forms back to you.
April 12, 2024
Before you pick up the phone to call us, check out this helpful resource on our website!