Dr. Melissa Faith Ralston, MD
Emergency Physician
2810 S Hardin Blvd Ste 100 McKinney TX, 75072
About
Melissa Faith Ralston, MD is an esteemed emergency physician at Total Care ER in Denton, TX. Dr. Ralston's passion for emergency medicine is evident through her role at TotalCare ER, a provider of top-notch care across various primary, urgent care, and emergency room locations. Board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ralston received her MD from the George Washington University School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director at Total Care ER and is devoted to her role and the compassionate mission of the organization. Outside of work, Dr. Ralston enjoys spending time with her daughter. She used to do competitive swing dancing and hopes to get back to it one day.
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George Washington University MD 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
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- Director Total Care ER Denton -
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Melissa Faith Ralston, who serves patients in Denton, Texas.
Well-versed in the field of emergency medicine, Dr. Ralston is affiliated with TotalCare ER, seeing patients at their offices in Denton, Texas.
With four convenient primary & urgent care locations, one behavioral health clinic, plus nine 24 hour emergency rooms, TotalCare ER provides excellent care to their patients and community.
Pertaining to her educational pursuits, Dr. Ralston received her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in 2009.
An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
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