Healthcare as it should be

A direct access/concierge primary care practice in Harford County, Maryland

Slack Family Practice Values

At Slack Family Practice (SFP), our mission is to provide healthcare as it should be. We do this by creating a highly personalized experience in which you partner directly with your doctor. SFP does not accept insurance; instead all interactions are included in a single annual fee.

Dr. Melanie Slack is a dedicated family medicine physician with over a decade of experience. She is committed to forming lasting relationships to provide comprehensive primary care without the barriers and constraints of the typical healthcare system. These deeper connections lead to higher patient and physician satisfaction, as well as improved health outcomes.

Our Approach to Care

  • Direct Access
    Get seen when needed, typically within 24 hours for urgent visits.

  • Personalized Care
    Spend the time you need at appointments without feeling rushed.

  • 24/7 Availability
    Call or text anytime for urgent care needs.

  • Preventive Focus
    Work together to create custom health plans for a healthy future.

When you need your doctor

  • Primary Care
    From routine check-ups to physicals, we offer preventative care to ensure your overall well-being.

  • Urgent Care
    Access same-day in-office or virtual appointments for urgent issues.

  • Chronic Disease Management
    Partner with Dr. Slack to manage chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and more.

  • Weight Management
    Improve your health with prescription weight loss treatments and/or personalized fitness plans.

Why Choose Direct Primary Care?

Direct Access Primary Care offers a simpler, more accessible healthcare experience. By switching to an annual membership, SFP enables closer doctor-patient relationships, with longer appointment times and same-day access, all without the constraints of insurance-based systems. Studies have shown that direct access primary care leads to a significant reduction in emergency department visits and hospitalizations, as well as improved management of chronic conditions such as blood pressure control [1, 2].

  1. Qliance. New primary care model delivers 20 percent lower overall healthcare costs, increases patient satisfaction, and delivers better care. Jan. 15, 2015. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-primary-care-model-delivers-20-percent-lower-overall-healthcare-costs-increases-patient-satisfaction-and-delivers-better-care-300021116.html

  2. Forrest BR. Direct primary care: implications for the health care workforce. Presented at the University of North Carolina Sheps Center Health Workforce Seminar. Feb. 1, 2018. https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BForrest_DirectPrimaryCare_ShepsWorkforceSeminar_1Feb2018.pdf