Dr James P. Ralston | McKinney, TX | Dermatology

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Dr. James Ralston is a dermatologist who has been caring for patients for 25 years. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Ralston speaks both English and French, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Ralston practices at the Dermatology Center of McKinney and is affiliated with Medical City McKinney Hospital in McKinney, Texas. He specializes in treating skin conditions such as moles, atypical moles, and seborrheic keratosis. His expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose skin conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9.

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accepting new patients
3.9

25 Ratings
25 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks French, English
Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
8 written reviews
1 specialty
17 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Madison Dr Ralston's PA was amazing and her Medical assistant was so compassionate

June 19th, 2024

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Caring - Compassionate - Complete, no need to look any further, this doc knows his specialty! Finds cancer early, finds cancer others dismissed! Surgery scar? What surgery scar? What more could you ask for? Well, he also knows lasers and injectables. I like the no-pressure atmosphere and the staff are a dream team of medical excellence.

March 4th, 2020

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Charged me $178 for a procedure to remove a skin growth. Said Medicare would not cover it. I paid it. The growth did not budge. Went to Dr Marinara who removed it by freezing it and it was gone in a week. No scar. I did not have to pay anything. It was covered by Medicare

January 25th, 2016

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I had a great experience with Dr. Ralston who identified several moles that needed to be further examined. I felt very comfortable with him and he was extremely thorough and I never felt rushed. I also appreciated the follow up call to see how I was doing after my excision procedure. Rarely does a doctor take the time to do that! Also, his staff is great, especially Rachel (I believe.) Very kind and helpful!

August 27th, 2011

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Dr. Ralston has great bedside manner and was not moody at all! He made the follow up phone calls himself with test results and called just to see how I was doing after my procedure. I very, very rarely have been called by the actual doctor and am very impressed with him! I highly recommend him and wish all my doctors were as great as him! All the staff was very professional and helpful too!

August 25th, 2011

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Dr. Ralston is probably one of the best doctors I've ever seen. I've had three office visits so far - Dr. Ralston listens, diagnoses, explains, and treats with great care. His skills are terrific - I have no scar!

June 21st, 2011

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This physician seems moody, he came into the room with all smiles and halfway through the treatment discussion seemed different and left the room multiple times. I will seek another dermatologist for my condition although I got an appt quickly, I have decided there was probably a good reason he has such quick availability.

June 3rd, 2011

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Excellent attention to my care and post treatment....great staff once I initial receptionist was gone.

March 20th, 2011

Dermatology Center Of Mckinney

5801 Virginia Pkwy Ste 102McKinney, TX 75071

Tel: (972) 548-0333

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Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr James Philip Ralston	Bryson O' Neil, MPAS, PA-C	Dr. Edgar Martinez	Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (25 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
25 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks French, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi
McKinney , TX	Fort Worth , TX	Plano , TX	Orlando , FL
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston		Med School: University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Dermatology

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne Rosacea
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome
Eczema
Excision
Laser Surgery
Melanoma
Mole
Photo Dynamic Therapy (Photopheresis)
Pigmented Nevus
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At HoustonGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr James Ralston affiliated with?: Dr James Ralston is affiliated with Medical City Mckinney Hospital.
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What languages does Dr James Ralston speak?: Dr James Ralston speaks French and English.
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