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Biography: Joshua Slakman, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician serving patients of all ages at Valley View in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Slakman earned his medical degree, graduating with highest honors, from Lincoln Memorial UniversityDeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then served as chief resident in the LewisGale Family and Community Medicine Residency Program. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Slakman graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Mary Washington.Dr. Slakman is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association and an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. His holistic care philosophy centers on optimizing a healthy lifestyle and preventing disease. Dr. Slakman diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and minor injuries. In addition, he offers comprehensive well visits, physicals, family planning services, preoperative evaluations, and offers osteopathic manipulation for back and joint pain.When not seeing patients, Dr. Slakman enjoys hiking, mountain biking, yoga, and playing the guitar.