James Ralston MD , FAAD

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

President, Dermatology Center of McKinney

5801 Virginia PkwySuite 102McKinney, TX 75071
Phone+1 972-548-0333
Fax+1 972-548-0348

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Summary

Dr. James Ralston is a dermatologist based in McKinney, TX, specializing in acne and rosacea, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. He completed his dermatology residency at the University at Buffalo and an internal medicine internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, following his graduation from McGovern Medical School. Since 2008, he has served as President of the Dermatology Center of McKinney. Dr. Ralston's expertise includes general dermatology, dermatitis, psoriasis, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. He has published research in notable dermatology journals and holds the title of Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Education & Training

University at BuffaloResidency, Dermatology, 2004 - 2007
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

UT State Medical License 2022 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2008 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2007 - 2009
NY State Medical License 2003 - 2009
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
Extramammary Paget's disease presenting as alopecia neoplastica.
O. Hans Iwenofu, Faramarz H. Samie, James P. Ralston, Richard T. Cheney, Nathalie C. Zeitouni
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2008-08-01
3 citations
Treatment of postoperative soft tissue loss with injectable poly-L-lactic acid.
James P. Ralston, Jonathan E. Blume, Nathalie C. Zeitouni
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2006-11-01

Journal Articles

Rapid and Extensive Expansion in the U.S. Of a New Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia Coli Clonal Group, Sequence Type ST1193
Scott Weissman, James Ralston, Ferric C Fang, Danielle Zerr, Kim Riddell, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Press Mentions

7 TikTok Acne Treatments Dermatologists Don't LikeSeptember 9th, 2021
8 TikTok Skin Care Trends Dermatologists Warn You to AvoidAugust 30th, 2021
Using Dry Shampoo Too Regularly Could Be Ruining Your Hair — Here's How to Fix That ProblemOctober 30th, 2017