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Summary
Dr. Michael Ralston is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on pediatric heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus and completed his pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at Children's Hospital Medical Center. With four decades of medical practice, Dr. Ralston holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and provides care in English.
Dr. Ralston practices at Dayton Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, with his primary location in Dayton, Ohio. He treats young patients with heart rhythm problems and birth defects affecting the heart. His expertise includes performing heart tests such as EKGs to check electrical activity, echocardiograms to create images of the heart, and specialized stress tests using medication to evaluate heart function.
Dr. Ralston practices at Dayton Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, with his primary location in Dayton, Ohio. He treats young patients with heart rhythm problems and birth defects affecting the heart. His expertise includes performing heart tests such as EKGs to check electrical activity, echocardiograms to create images of the heart, and specialized stress tests using medication to evaluate heart function.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English
- Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology; Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Dayton Children's Specialty Care Center - main campus
730 Valley StDayton, OH 45404 Tel: (937) 641-3000
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine | Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Ralston has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Cardiology; Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Program
Medical School
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus OhGraduated in 1985
Ohio State University / College of MedicineGraduated in 1985
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- Dr. Michael Ralston's office is located at 730 Valley St, Dayton, OH, 45404.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Ralston affiliated with?
- Dr. Michael Ralston is affiliated with Dayton Childrens Hospital and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center.
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