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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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- 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 Tel: (423) 746-2941
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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| Podiatry | Podiatry | Podiatry | Podiatry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Athens , TN | Cleveland , TN | Athens , TN | Fort Oglethorpe , GA |
| Med School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek E. Slack
Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek E. Slack has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek E. Slack has the following 7 areas of expertise
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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