Dr. James Ralston, MD

Concierge Aesthetic Medicine physician, Mc Kinney, TX

Dermatology Center of McKinney

Dr. Ralston owns and operates the Dermatology Center of McKinney, which offers membership options.

5801 Virginia Pkwy, STE 102, Mc Kinney, TX 75071

At a glance

Practice model

Membership options

Board certification

Board-certified dermatologist

Teaching

National lecturer on lasers and aesthetic technology

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About Dr. Ralston

Dr. Ralston owns and operates the Dermatology Center of McKinney and is its President. He is board certified and trained in dermatology, with a residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo, where he served as Chief Resident. He also completed a fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology and Photodynamic Therapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, and received added training in skin surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery.

Dr. Ralston treats pediatric, adolescent and adult patients for skin cancer, eczema, acne and acne scars, wrinkles, age spots, rashes and psoriasis. He uses photodynamic therapy, which combines laser or other light with topical medicine, to treat skin cancer, acne, sun damage and other conditions. His professional interests center on using technology to improve skin health through preventative and quality care.

He lectures nationally to physicians and aesthetic providers on lasers and medical and aesthetic technology. He also trains physician assistant and medical assistant students for various colleges and teaches high school students with McKinney Independent School District. Outside of work, he enjoys music, technology, reading and the arts.

Membership and fees

The Simply Flawless yearly membership is $240, plus a $20 application fee, with member pricing of $9 per unit for Botox and $3.50 per unit for Dysport.

The monthly Revive Program is $99 for Basic with 5% off cosmetic procedures, $199 for Prevent & Maintain with 10% off, and $249 for Correct & Repair with 15% off.

The Smooth Operator laser hair removal plan is $49 a month for 45 pulses or $149 a month for 600 pulses.

Services

Skin cancer Eczema Acne and acne scars Wrinkles Age spots Rashes Psoriasis Photodynamic therapy

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency

State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, New York (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Cutaneous Oncology and Photodynamic Therapy, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York

Board certification

Board certified dermatologist

Professional memberships

Professional memberships: American Academy of Dermatology (Fellow), American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

License

Texas

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Texas Medical Board

NPI

1265566004

Hospital and practice affiliations

President, Dermatology Center of McKinney

Owner and operator, Dermatology Center of McKinney

Member of the American Academy of Dermatology media team

Location

5801 Virginia Pkwy, STE 102, Mc Kinney, TX 75071

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named Best Physician - Dermatologist by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce Best of McKinney for 15 consecutive years, most recently in 2025.

Named Best Dermatologist by Star Local Media in 2025 and received the Top Docs Winner award from Living Well Magazine for the seventh year in a row.

Has won multiple Living Magazine honors, including Best Dermatologist, Best Place for Botox, Best Med Spa, Best Laser Hair Removal and Best Place for Tattoo Removal.

Received D Magazine's Best Doctors award.

Awarded Best Clinical Science Report by Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Teaching and research roles

National lecturer for physicians and aesthetic providers on lasers and medical and aesthetic technology.

Trains physician assistant and medical assistant students for various colleges and teaches high school students with McKinney Independent School District.

Publications

Has contributed textbook chapters and articles to the medical literature.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Ralston offer a membership?

The Dermatology Center of McKinney offers membership options. They include the Simply Flawless yearly membership, the monthly Revive Program and the Smooth Operator laser hair removal plan.

How much does a membership at the Dermatology Center of McKinney cost?

The Simply Flawless yearly membership is $240, plus a $20 application fee. The Revive Program is $99, $199 or $249 a month depending on the tier. The Smooth Operator laser hair removal plan is $49 a month for 45 pulses or $149 a month for 600 pulses.

Where did Dr. Ralston train?

Dr. Ralston received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Buffalo, New York, and a fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.