Summary

Derek Slack, DPM, offers surgical podiatry services, with focus on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Slack, an Athens native, will see patients at Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Slack joined the staff of Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine following a three-year residency in podiatric surgery at St. Vincent Medical Center in Evansville, Ind., where he served as chief resident. He graduated magna cum laude from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 2013. In 2017, Slack graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM), earning his doctorate in podiatric medicine. He was a recipient of the KSUCPM Merit Scholarship for academic achievements each year from 2013 through 2017. Dr. Slack is a resident member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association. He and his wife have three children. Dr. Slack enjoys golf, volleyball, softball, weight lifting, camping and motorsports.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

719 Cook Dr Ste 104Athens, TN 37303
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Athens , TNCleveland , TNAthens , TNFort Oglethorpe , GA
Med School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek E. Slack

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA - PPO
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek E. Slack has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek E. Slack has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine, Tennessee, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

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Dr. Derek Slack's office is located at 719 Cook Dr Ste 104, Athens, TN, 37303.

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