Dr. John Harkess, MD
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Dr. John Harkess, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. John Harkess, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bradenton, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Blake Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Bradenton, FL 34209
Locations
Coastal Orthopedics - West Bradenton
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
- Directions
Coastal Orthopedics - SR 64 East
Coastal Orthopedics, Lakewood Ranch, FL
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- Fax
- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Harkess is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Harkess specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
- Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Harkess' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harkess
4.7
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| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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About Me
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We are a world-class healthcare organization specializing in the care and treatment of the entire musculoskeletal system, including: orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management. Our specialists also have advanced expertise in work-related...read morebiography
Dr. John W. Harkess is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement surgery. He has a special interest in hip and knee replacements. He completed his fellowship in lower extremity reconstruction at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California.Orthopedic Surgery
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Scripps Clinic
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Tennessee
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Tennessee
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Tennessee
Medical School, 2011
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Member
American Orthopedic Association, Member
Manatee County Medical Society, Member
The Progression of Total Knee Arthroplasty from 1993-2013., 2014
The Influence of Computer Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty, 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon Modularity Utilization and Surgical Technique Considerations in the Face of Implant Corrosion., 2015
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
65%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well11% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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