Pediatrics
James Acton, M.D.
Division Director, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine; Director, Children's Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center, University of Missouri
Dr. James D. Acton is a pediatric pulmonologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He serves as Division Director and Director of the Children's Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center, as well as Medical Director of Pediatric Respiratory Care at MU Health Care. His clinical expertise includes cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, interstitial lung disease, congenital lung disease, and management of chronic mechanical ventilator-depende
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1993)
- Residency: Pediatrics, SSM Health / Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1993-1997)
- Fellowship: Pediatric Pulmonology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (1997-2000)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Missouri Health Care
- Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Experience
30+ years in practice