Summary

Brian M. Ralston, M.D., is a board certified family physician who has been serving the MacNeal community since 1994. As a full-time primary care doctor, he sees patients of all ages, and treats a broad variety of medical conditions. He has a special interests in musculoskeletal / sports medicine and in computers in medicine.

A native of Virginia, Dr. Ralston received his undergraduate degree from MIT, attended medical school at the University of Virginia, and completed a residency in family practice at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He did additional training in sports medicine at MacNeal Hospital.

Dr. Ralston is active in teaching medical students and residents. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, and a faculty member of the MacNeal Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Ralston lectures and has published in the areas of primary care medicine, medical informatics, and sports medicine. He is a co-author of two books, The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion and The Caveman's Guide To Baby's First Year

Dr. Ralston participates in charity work, volunteering as a teaching faculty at a free medical clinic in Chicago, and also working with a group of physicians who go each year to Honduras to provide medical care to underserved people.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 36 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Brian Michael Ralston has 2 locations

Macneal Family Practice Residency

3231 Euclid Ave Fl 5Berwyn, IL 60402
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Macneal Hospital

3249 Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Berwyn , ILDes Plaines , ILDes Plaines , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Michael Ralston

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian Michael Ralston has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian Michael Ralston has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Brian Ralston speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Ralston affiliated with?
Dr. Brian Ralston is affiliated with Macneal Hospital.

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