Dr. Patricia Harkins, MD, FAAP

Medical Director | Board-Certified Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician

Dr. Patricia Harkins is a Developmental Pediatrician with over 30 years of experience specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and neurological conditions in children. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Harkins also holds advanced training in biomedical engineering from Harvard Medical School and MIT.

As the Medical Director of Developing Minds Pediatric Consultants PLLC and owner and physician at Harkins and Associates in San Antonio, Dr. Harkins has spent decades providing compassionate, patient-centered care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, tic disorders, and other developmental challenges. She has supervised physician assistant students, presented at numerous professional conferences, and contributed her expertise to advancing developmental pediatric care.

Dr. Harkins combines her extensive clinical expertise with personal insight as a mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is deeply committed to improving access to specialized pediatric care. Her leadership and innovative approach make her a trusted authority in developmental pediatrics, as she continues to advocate for better outcomes for children and families across Texas.

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