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Dr. Lewis Harpster, MD

Dr. Lewis Harpster, MD

Urology*

Dr. Lewis Harpster, MD is a urologist in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Harpster has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Carlisle. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

815 Sir Thomas Ct Ste 200 Harrisburg, PA 17109
Telehealth available

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Dr. Harpster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harpster specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Harpster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harpster

4.4
18 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
83%
83%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
6%
6%
1 star
11%
11%

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He is very experienced, tells you exactly what course of treatment is best suited for your situation and why. Extremely honest, very caring and very involved regarding your medical health. I found him to be extraordinary.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sep 29, 2024
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Simply the best!
Dr Harpster saved my life
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Kelly Kessel – Feb 23, 2023
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Best of the best! Skilled surgical urologist and a wonderful person as well. Always explains things in layman's terms, answers questions, and will give it to you straight yet with tact and kindness. Not to mention he's very down to earth, I always say if you met him on the street, you'd never know he was a surgeon he's that humble! I cannot recommend him enough!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2022
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Terrible Communicator
I don’t feel this doctor believes he has an obligation to answer patients questions. On several occasions I asked questions that went unanswered.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Aug 21, 2022
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Dr Harpster has a great bedside manner and is a superb surgeon... a rare combination. Well worth the extra travel and expense to go out of network.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Dale W Miller – Jun 28, 2021
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Dr. Harpster is one if the finest doctors I've ever dealt with. He's straight forward but in a very kind way and answers all questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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MSH – Feb 10, 2021
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you want the best, call Dr. Harpster...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Ralph T – Jan 20, 2021
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Dr. Harpster makes it clear that my well-being and my happiness are his exclusive concern when he is with me. He also treats my bride with warmth and respect. Lew makes the extra effort to assure our comfort with life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Chuck Franzetta – Oct 02, 2019
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He is so caring and good to his patients that I would never go to anyone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Robert L. Morrison – Sep 12, 2019
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Dr. Harpster is the very best physician I have every dealt with. He makes sure you understand everything, answers all your questions and demonstrates a true interest in you as an individual and not a number. He recognized my need for immediate surgery for a prostate tumor and work with his staff to create an earlier than available opening. Then when an even earlier opening occurred, he personally called me and asked if i was ready to go in 2 days. He may have saved my life or at least provided me more time. This man is an amazing doctor. I only wish I had the literary skills to express on this page how much I appreciate him and his attentive care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Tom M – Jul 18, 2019
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I’m still in my hospital bed recovering from surgery, but Dr. Harpster has been excellent to deal with, calling with results on his day off, keeping me informed and managing to remove my tumor without losing the kidney. Definitely would recommend him to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Nate in Elizabethtown, Pa – Feb 07, 2018
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Dr.Harpster met with me during a stay at the hospital. Not only did he allow me to make my own decision of 2 options I had, he was also very friendly and listened. If I lived in PA., I would definitely be consulting with Dr. Harpster. I will recommend to my family and friends in PA. though.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Cheryl F in Jupiter, FL – Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lewis Harpster, MD is a urologist in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Harpster has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Carlisle. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Urology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Harpster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    UpMc Urology Of Central Pa.-Sir Thomas Court815 Sir Thomas Ct Ste 200 Harrisburg, PA 17109
    1
    UPMC West Shore1995 Technology Pkwy Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
    2
    Community Gen Osteopathic Hospital4300 Londonderry Rd Harrisburg, PA 17109
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UPMC Harrisburg

      111 S Front St
      Harrisburg, PA 17101
      Recipient of 33
      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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UPMC Memorial

      1701 Innovation Dr
      York, PA 17408

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UPMC Carlisle

      361 Alexander Spring Rd
      Carlisle, PA 17015
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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