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James P. Ralston, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Dermatologist
Dr. Ralston is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is an
award-winning dermatologist with numerous accolades.
Most recently he was honored in 2019 as Best
Dermatologist, Best Place for Botox, and Best Laser Hair
Removal by McKinney / Allen Living Magazine. In 2018 he
won Best Physician - Dermatologist for the eighth year in
a row by McKinney Magazine/Online's Best of McKinney.
Dr. Ralston practices cosmetic, surgical and medical
dermatology and provides the latest treatment options
for a wide range of pediatric, adolescent and adult
dermatological concerns such as skin cancer, eczema,
acne and acne scars, wrinkles, age spots, rashes and
psoriasis. He utilizes treatments, such as PDT, which
combines laser or other light with topical medicine to
treat skin cancer, acne, aging, and other conditions. He
provides the latest in body contouring and other
cosmetic treatments and techniques. Additionally, he is a
national key opinion leader for multiple lasers. His
professional interests include utilizing technology to
enhance the art and science of medicine for optimal skin
health through preventative and quality care.
Dr. Ralston received his medical degree from The
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and
completed his dermatology residency at the State
University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo, New York where
he was Chief Resident. He also fulfilled a fellowship in
cutaneous oncology and photodynamic therapy (PDT) at
the prestigious Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo,
New York. There he explored leading edge technology to
develop less invasive methods to treat skin cancer and
pre-cancers in order to refine his skills as a surgeon
further, Dr. Ralston participated as a fellow in Mohs
micrographic surgery. Dr. Ralston has contributed
textbook chapters and articles to the medical literature
and was awarded Best Clinical Science Report from
Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Dr. Ralston was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, and now
lives in McKinney with his wife and three children. He
enjoys snow skiing, computers, music, reading, theatre,
and spending time with his family.
DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF McKINNEY
5801 Virginia Parkway, Suite 102
McKinney, Texas 75071
972.548.0333
dermatologymckinney.com
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