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Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

General Surgery*
1.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

Dr. Sean Harbison, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Harbison specializes in General Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Harbison graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Harbison, completed a residency at Graduate Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Harbison an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Harbison works at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Harbison frequently treats conditions like Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Lipomas and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Harbison is accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Harbison's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-2626
  2. 2
    Penn Gastrointestinal Surgery University City
    3737 Market St Fl 4, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-9200

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gastroparesis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
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Tracheal Surgery
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Wound Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Constipation
Ventral Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Hemorrhoids
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Endoscopy
Renal Transplant
Ascites
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Colorectal Cancer
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gastrotomy
Partial Nephrectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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    How was your appointment with Dr. Harbison?

    Jan 10, 2026
    I went to his office annually for 5 years presenting with a large abdominal incisional hernia that continued to become bigger and then a second one. Each time he told me to wait until it caused a bowel obstruction and then go to ER where he would meet me. He gave me his cell phone number which lead me to believe he really cared. I suffered from severe constipation and eventually eating caused severe pain. I went to anothrt doctor and had it successfully removed. I was advised I should have had it removed 5 years ago.
    — Jan 10, 2026
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    About Dr. Sean Harbison, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1841288875
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Graduate Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Graduate Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Sean Harbison, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Harbison is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Harbison accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Aetna and UnitedHealthCare, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Harbison works at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Harbison’s profile.

    Dr. Harbison has seen patients for Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Lipomas and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Harbison on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Harbison. The overall rating for this provider is 1.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Harbison.

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