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Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD
4.9 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Waco, TX.
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Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Waco, TX.

About

Dr. Ralston graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1981 and completed a residency at McMerf.Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Waco, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Ralston currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Providence Family Medicine at Woodway and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. At present, Dr. Ralston received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Ralston's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ralston also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ralston is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Blue Choice
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    HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Medical Group Providence Family Medicine Woodway
    6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200, Waco, TX 76712
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ralston
4.9
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 03, 2024
Dr Ralston has been our family physician for over 35 years. He is the best!
— Oct 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McMerf
    1984
Residency Hospital
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Does Dr. Ralston communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Ralston offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
7 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Ralston offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Ralston have free onsite parking?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ralston's profile.

Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX