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Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD

Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Ralston, MD is a family medicine physician in Waterloo, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

905 Franklin St Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 874-3000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ralston specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ralston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ralston

5.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mar 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages – from newborns to the elderly, preventing illness and detecting disease early.

I believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If our patients stay healthy and active,...read more

biography

Areas of Interest: hypertension, diabetes, women's health care, which includes birth control (DLP's, IUD's, Nexplanon) through menopausal issues, immigrants, refugees

Specialized In: IUD's, subdermal birth control implants,...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Peoples Clinic Pharmacy905 Franklin St Waterloo, IA 50703
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Practice

Primary Care Associates of Appleton LTD.3916 N Intertech Ct Appleton, WI 54913
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St
    Waterloo, IA 50702

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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