Slack Family Practice
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $1,860/year (payment plans available: annual, semi-annual, or monthly) |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Harford County, Forest Hill, Bel Air |
| Doctors | Melanie Slack MD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Telehealth visits (initially offered telehealth only while office was under construction) |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Slack Family Practice, Dr. Melanie Slack delivers direct access primary care to adults in Harford County, Maryland. She serves patients aged 16 and older from her Forest Hill office, which opened in early 2025. Before founding SFP, Dr. Slack spent eight years practicing primary care in Bel Air. She wanted to build something smaller and more personal than a large healthcare system allowed.
The practice runs on a flat annual membership fee that covers all primary care interactions. Members reach Dr. Slack directly by phone, text, portal message, or email. Same-day urgent visits are typically available within 24 hours. The Forest Hill office doubles as a satellite gallery for the Harford County Art Society, which displays and sells local artwork in the hallway. Dr. Slack takes a lifestyle-first, evidence-based approach to conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes before reaching for medications.
Details
Address
1694 Water Tower Way, Suite 104, Forest Hill, MD 21050
Phone
(410) 307-4568Website
Visit websiteMembership
$1,860/annual
Membership Details
Annual membership fee of $1,860 (about $5/day). Payment plans available including annual, semi-annual, or monthly. Does not accept insurance for primary care. Insurance can still be used for specialty visits, hospitalizations, imaging, and blood work. Discount offered for additional household family members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Slack Family Practice charges an annual membership fee of $1,860, which works out to roughly $5 per day. Members can pay annually, semi-annually, or monthly. The practice also offers a discount for additional household family members.
The annual membership covers all primary care interactions with Dr. Slack. This includes annual physical exams, urgent and sick visits, chronic disease management, preventive care, women's health services, and direct access to Dr. Slack by phone, text, email, or portal message.
Yes, Slack Family Practice recommends maintaining health insurance. The membership covers primary care, but insurance handles specialty visits, hospitalizations, imaging, and lab work. The membership and a basic insurance plan work well together.
Slack Family Practice does not accept insurance for primary care. All primary care services fall under the annual membership fee. Members continue to use insurance for specialists, hospitals, and diagnostic tests.
Dr. Slack typically sees members for urgent visits within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are available. Members can also reach Dr. Slack directly by text, call, or portal message for guidance on non-emergency concerns.
Yes, Dr. Slack offers telemedicine visits for members. Telehealth is available for issues that do not require an in-person exam. Members can request a video or phone visit through the patient portal or by contacting Dr. Slack directly.
Slack Family Practice serves patients aged 16 and older. Dr. Slack focuses on adult and adolescent primary care across a wide range of health concerns.
Yes, the practice offers medical weight management including GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Members pay $75 per semaglutide injection. Weight loss services are available exclusively to SFP primary care members.
Prospective members submit a form through the practice website. Dr. Slack's team follows up within one to two business days to schedule a complimentary overview session. That session lets Dr. Slack answer questions and help you decide if membership is the right fit.
A hospitalist manages Dr. Slack's members during hospital stays. Dr. Slack stays in contact throughout the hospitalization and arranges close follow-up care after discharge to ensure continuity.
Practice last updated March 22, 2026