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DERMATOLOGIST
TOP DOCS OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
&
Livingwell
TOP DOCS
AND OTHER
HEALTHCARE
PROVIDERS
2020
JAMES P. RALSTON,
M.D., F.A.A.D.
DERMATOLOGIST
Dermatology Center of McKinney
5801 Virginia Pkwy., Ste. 102
McKinney, Texas 75071
[phone]
dermatologymckinney.com
Dr. Ralston is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is an awardwinning
dermatologist with numerous accolades. Most recently,
he was honored in 2020 as Best Dermatologist, Best Place for
Botox, and Best Laser Hair Removal by McKinney/Allen Living
Magazine. In 2019, he won Best Physician–Dermatologist for
the ninth 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 precancers. 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 for 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.
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