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Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD
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Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Waterloo, IA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. At present, Dr. Ralston received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ralston is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Joint Pain
Nausea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal Disorders
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
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Atony
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Disorders
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pulmonary Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Disorders
Sinusitis
Skin Infections
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sore Throat
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Diseases
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Thrombosis
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcer
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Urinary Disorders
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess 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
Biopsy
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Birth Control
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
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 Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer 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
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Liver Function Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Peoples Clinic Pharmacy
    905 Franklin St, Waterloo, IA 50703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 874-3000
  2. 2 Peoples Clinic Butler County
    118 S Main St, Clarksville, IA 50619
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 874-3000
  3. 3 Primary Care Associates of Appleton Ltd.
    3916 N INTERTECH CT, Appleton, WI 54913
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (920) 996-1000
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    09:00 - 12:00

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Dec 13, 2023
Dr Ralston is one of the easiest Dr I have ever had. She doesn't have a problem explaining everything to you or taking extra time with you.
— Dec 13, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
    2005
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ralston's profile.

Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA