James D Acton, MD

Dr. James Acton is a pulmonologist who specializes in treating lung and respiratory conditions. 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 in medicine, Dr. Acton brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Acton practices at the Children's Specialty Center in Columbia, MO, and maintains affiliations with Mercy Hospital Springfield and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency. His expertise includes performing specialized respiratory tests like asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and monitor lung function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.