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cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy
Michael Ralston, MD is a pediatric cardiologist at Dayton Children's Hospital. Dr. Ralston was born and raised in Springboro, Ohio and graduated Valedictorian of his high school class. He attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he completed his medical education and received honors in physiology and radiology. Following college, he spent his internship and residency at Columbus Children's Hospital (now renamed Nationwide Children's Hospital). He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. After his fellowship, Dr. Ralston became a pediatric cardiologist at Dayton Children's because he knew Dayton would be a great place to raise a family. Dr. Ralston is board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He has a special interest in myocardial imaging and caring for children with congenital heart disease and arrhythmias. When asked why he chose to specialize in pediatric cardiology he said it was because of the tremendous impact he can make on a child's life who has congenital heart disease. One of his favorite things about working with children is their love of life is infectious. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Ralston enjoys collecting quotes, running and soccer.
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03/24/22
Dr Ralston is great!!! If I am honest, the medical assistant he had this time I am not a fan of. He has had her on two different occasions and she mumbles when she speaks and under a mask so I can never hear or understand her without having to ask her to repeat herself. She also talks too much about her family even when not trying G to engage in conversation. Appointments always take way longer when she is the medical assistant which in turn keeps my son out of school for a longer period of time as well. The last appointment we waited an abnormal amount of time to see the actual doctor because of this.
03/23/22
He took the time to explain everything very thoroughly. Seemed extremely caring for his patients and staff.
03/15/22
Dr. Ralston was wonderful. Super friendly and kind. He put our minds at ease with his explanations.
03/03/22
He was great
Acute rheumatic fever, Aortic stenosis, Atrial septal defect, Atrioventricular septal defect, Cardiac arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Chest pain, Coarctation of the aorta, Congenital heart disease, Double outlet right ventricle, Endocarditis, Epstein's anomaly, Heart murmurs, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Kawasaki disease, Marfan syndrome, Palpitations, Patent ductus arteriosis (PDA), Patent foramen ovale (PFO), Pulmonary atresia, Pulmonary stenosis, Single ventricles, Syncope, Tetralogy of Fallot, Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, Transportation of the great vessels, Tricuspis atresia, Truncus arteriosis, Ventricular septal defect
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