About
Dr. Melanie Slack is a board-certified family medicine physician with over a decade of experience in primary care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware. After residency, she spent eight years practicing in Bel Air before founding Slack Family Practice in Harford County.
Dr. Slack is passionate about women's health, menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. She takes a lifestyle-first approach to chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes, reaching for medications only when necessary. Her clinical interests also include weight management with GLP-1 medications, preventive care, and mental health. Dr. Slack lives in Harford County with her family, stays active in the local community, and grows her own vegetables each summer. She believes direct access primary care is the best model for both patients and physicians.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Christiana Care, Newark, Delaware
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Slack right for?
Dr. Slack is a strong fit for adults 16 and older who want a primary care physician they can reach directly. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety, or depression benefit from her chronic disease focus. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find her hormone therapy experience particularly valuable. Patients interested in weight management, including GLP-1 medications, also work well with Dr. Slack. Her lifestyle-first philosophy appeals to patients who prefer to explore non-medication options before starting a prescription.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Slack manages a broad range of primary care conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety, depression, obesity, and osteoporosis. She also treats menopause and perimenopause, migraines, low back pain, plantar fasciitis, vertigo, insomnia, hair loss, and sinus infections.
Dr. Slack holds board certification in family medicine. She completed her training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her residency at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware.
Dr. Slack favors a lifestyle-first, evidence-based approach to conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. She works with patients on diet, exercise, and behavioral changes before recommending medication. When medications are necessary, she incorporates them as part of a broader management plan.
Yes, Dr. Slack offers hormone replacement therapy as part of her women's health services. She has a strong clinical interest in perimenopause and menopause management. Members can discuss symptoms and treatment options directly with her during appointments or through direct messaging.
Dr. Slack offers a medical weight management program for SFP members. She prescribes GLP-1 medications including semaglutide and tirzepatide. Members pay $75 per semaglutide injection, which is below what most standalone weight loss centers charge. Weight management services are available exclusively to primary care members.
Dr. Slack has over a decade of experience in primary care. She practiced for eight years in Bel Air, Maryland before founding Slack Family Practice in Harford County.
Members reach Dr. Slack directly by phone, text, email, or through the patient portal. She offers 24/7 availability for urgent needs. Most urgent concerns receive a response or visit within 24 hours.
Yes, Dr. Slack provides a range of women's health services. These include Pap smears, mammogram counseling, perimenopause and menopause management, and hormone replacement therapy. Women's health is one of her primary clinical interests.
Dr. Slack trained at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at Christiana Care in Delaware. She then practiced primary care in Bel Air, Maryland for eight years. She founded Slack Family Practice to bring direct access primary care to Harford County.
Yes, Dr. Slack offers pre-travel consultations for members planning domestic or international trips. She addresses vaccination needs, destination-specific health risks, and preparation tips to keep patients healthy while traveling.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026