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Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD

Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Ralston, MD is a family medicine physician in Waco, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Ascension Medical Group Providence Family Medicine at Woodway

6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200 Waco, TX 76712
Telehealth available
(254) 537-6300
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Dr. Ralston's Reviews

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4.9

43 ratings, 36 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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Oct 03, 2024
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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
No results
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Sep 07, 2024
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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
No results
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Shari – Sep 03, 2024
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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
No results
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Fran Maultsby – Apr 29, 2024
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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
No results
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Jim Fitzhugh – Feb 14, 2024
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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
No results
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Julie – Dec 15, 2023
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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
No results
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Nadine – Nov 21, 2023
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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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Oct 22, 2023
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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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Ann Vanek – Sep 22, 2023
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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
No results
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Susan A Arthurs – Aug 26, 2023
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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
No results
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Aug 22, 2023
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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
No results
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Stan Tindell – Jul 26, 2023
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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
No results
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Ken Dooley – Jun 05, 2023
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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
No results
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Sara S. – Jun 03, 2023
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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
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1 person found this helpful
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Carla – Apr 05, 2023
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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
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Nov 09, 2022
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J.Pruner – Oct 28, 2022
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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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Brenda Johnson – Oct 04, 2022
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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
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Aug 30, 2022
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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
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About Me

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Samuel W. Ralston, MD, is a family medicine doctor with Ascension Providence in Waco, TX. He provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Ralston listens to understand...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Mcmerf

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • University Tex

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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    Locations

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Family Medicine at Woodway

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Family Medicine Woodway6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200 Waco, TX 76712
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

      100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Ascension Providence Hospital

      6901 Medical Pkwy
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      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

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality