What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Harkins as welcoming, kind, and a good listener. Several say she explains things well and that appointments are easy to get quickly. The office staff are also praised as thoughtful and professional.
Welcoming and kind
60% of reviews
Several patients describe Dr Harkins as welcoming, kind, and caring.
Quick appointments
40% of reviews
Several patients say they were able to get appointments quickly.
Professional staff
40% of reviews
Some patients describe the office staff as thoughtful, helpful, and professional.
Source: swedish.org · Most recent review August 2026
About
Dr. Karyn Harkins is an obesity medicine doctor in Tacoma, Washington, board certified in Family Medicine. She trained at UW School of Medicine and University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Harkins practices at Multicare Covington Medical Center, Pacmed Clinics, Multicare Health System, and Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Canyon Park, and speaks English.
She treats a range of conditions including diabetes, cholesterol disorders, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Her procedures include medical weight loss, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, tobacco use cessation and lifestyle modification. Dr. Harkins takes an individualized approach to care across all ages, integrating medication management with meaningful lifestyle changes and working to empower patients to take an active role in their own wellbeing.
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Washington
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.