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Summary
Dr. James Acton specializes in pulmonology, focusing on lung and respiratory conditions for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital and Medical Center. With 33 years of experience treating respiratory disorders, Dr. Acton brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Acton practices at the Children's Specialty Center in Columbia, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with Mercy Hospital Springfield and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. He treats complex conditions including cystic fibrosis, breathing difficulties related to nutrition recovery, and digestive enzyme deficiencies that affect the pancreas. His expertise includes performing specialized breathing tests to check how well medications work for asthma and conducting sensitivity testing to determine the most …effective antibiotics for respiratory infections. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Acton practices at the Children's Specialty Center in Columbia, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with Mercy Hospital Springfield and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. He treats complex conditions including cystic fibrosis, breathing difficulties related to nutrition recovery, and digestive enzyme deficiencies that affect the pancreas. His expertise includes performing specialized breathing tests to check how well medications work for asthma and conducting sensitivity testing to determine the most …effective antibiotics for respiratory infections. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Childrens Hospital And Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| 33 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Arabic, English | Speaks English | Speaks Arabic, English |
| Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO | Columbia , MO |
| Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James D Acton has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James D Acton has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Childrens Hospital And Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1993
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