About
Russell Parker Slayton, MD, known as Parker, has called Roanoke home since his medical school days at the University of Virginia. He completed his medical school, residency, and fellowship all at the University of Virginia. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and has practiced family medicine since 2012.
Dr. Slayton founded Roanoke Valley Direct Primary Care to deliver high-quality, affordable, and personalized primary care. He is passionate about preventive health, chronic disease management, and mental health care, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and insomnia. He also performs a broad range of in-office procedures, from joint injections and skin biopsies to Nexplanon placement and cryotherapy. His deep ties to the Roanoke community and its surrounding landscape keep him firmly rooted in the region he has called home for over a decade.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Virginia
Residency
University of Virginia
Fellowship
University of Virginia
Additional Training
Practicing family medicine since 2012
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Slayton right for?
Dr. Slayton is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a primary care doctor who handles a broad range of concerns under one roof. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, or heart disease benefit from his thorough, relationship-driven approach. Patients dealing with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or insomnia will find he treats those concerns directly alongside physical health. He also serves patients who want same-day access and after-hours availability without long waits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Slayton treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes type 1 and 2, COPD, asthma, heart failure, kidney disease, and arthritis. He also manages mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and grief reactions. For bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders, he collaborates with a psychiatrist.
Yes, Dr. Slayton holds board certification in Family Medicine. He has practiced family medicine since 2012 and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dr. Slayton completed his medical school, residency, and fellowship at the University of Virginia. He is a University of Virginia alumnus across all three stages of his formal medical training.
Yes, Dr. Slayton treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and grief reactions as part of his primary care practice. For more complex conditions like bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders, he collaborates with a psychiatrist to coordinate management. He does not prescribe controlled medications.
Dr. Slayton performs a broad range of in-office procedures. These include EKGs, splinting, Pap smears, cryotherapy, joint injections, Nexplanon placement, skin biopsies and excisions, and abscess and cyst treatment.
Yes, Dr. Slayton makes himself available after hours via secure text or phone call through Spruce Health. This after-hours access is included in the membership. For emergencies, he advises patients to call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Yes, Dr. Slayton has strong local ties to Roanoke. He discovered the community and surrounding landscape during his time at the University of Virginia and chose to build his practice and career there. He founded Roanoke Valley Direct Primary Care to serve the community he knows well.
Dr. Slayton places a strong emphasis on preventive health. He offers vaccinations, cancer screenings, skin cancer screenings, Pap smears, physical exams, and lab screenings. His goal is to identify and address health concerns before they become serious problems.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026