Robert Acton
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Credentials
MD

Professor, Division of Pediatric Surgery
Biography

Research Summary

Stem Cell Therapies of Short Bowel Syndrome, Hirschsprung's Disease, Childhood Cancer, Temperature Regulation During Surgery

Clinical Summary

Neonatal surgery; Robotic assisted surgery; Intestinal Failure; Short Bowel Syndrome; Portal Hypertension

Education

BS, Ohio State University
Major: Zoology
MD, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements

Pediatric Surgery Fellowship,
Northwestern University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Resident,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Research Fellow,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Infectious Disease Fellow,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Endoscopy Fellow,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Surgical Internship,
University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Licensures and Certifications

Advanced Trauma Life Support License,
Minnesota License,
Licensure/Certification Number: 36940
General Surgery Certificate, American Board of Surgery
Licensure/Certification Number: 44992
Surgical Critical Care Certificate, American Board of Surgery
Licensure/Certification Number: 1783
Pediatric Surgery Certificate, American Board of Surgery
Licensure/Certification Number: 908

Honors and Recognition

Recognized as 2023 Top Doctor by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2023
ASE Excellence in Innovation Award, "For ACS/ASE Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum", Association for Surgical Education
2014
Owen H. Wangensteen Faculty Teaching Award, University of Minnesota
2010
Top 10% of Doctors in Patient Satisfaction, UMPhysicians
2007
Team Member of the Month, NICU, Fairview-University Medical Center
2003
David E. Raab, M.D. Clinical Resident Award for best clinical paper, Minnesota Surgical Society
1999
Cassius Ellis Award, "Exemplary Teaching and Mentoring of Junior Residents as a Chief Resident", University of Minnesota
1999
Hertz Faculty Teaching Development Award, Minnesota Medical Foundation
National Research Service Award - Transplantation of MAPC-derived Hepatocyte-like cells, NIH/NDDK
University of Minnesota Regents - Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant - Rural Surgery Training Program, Minnesota Department of Health
America's Top Surgeons, Guide to America's Top Surgeons
National Research Service Award , NIH
Best Doctors in America®
Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors"

Professional Memberships

Minneapolis Surgical Society
2003-2023
Association of Academic Surgery
2004-2023
Minnesota Surgical Society
2004-2023
Ramsey County/East Metro Medical Society
2005-2023
American Pediatric Surgical Association, Fellow
2005-2023
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
2005-2023
Owen H. Wangensteen Surgical Society
2007-2023
Association for Surgical Education
2009-2023
Selected Presentations

Selected Presentations

Acton, R.D. Outcomes and Influences of Rural Focused-Focused Integrated Clerkship Programs in General Surgery, Association for Surgical Education Fall, Association for Surgical Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States. April 25, 2019.
Acton, R.D. Penetrating Chest Trauma Resulting from Supervisory Neglect, The Ray E. Helfer Society Annual Meeting, The Ray E. Helfer Society, Orlando, Florida, United States. April 01, 2019.
Acton, R.D. Leaders in Simulation: Establishing your Simulation Center and Optimizing Your Resources, Surgical Education Week, Association for Surgical Education, Austin, Texas, May 01, 2018.
Acton, R.D. Leaders in Simulation: Establishing your Simulation Center and Optimizing Your Resources, Surgical Education Week, Association for Surgical Education, San Diego, California, April 19, 2017.
Acton, R.D. The Medical Student Curriculum in Simulation – Panel: Using Simulation to Improve Quality and Safety in Surgical Care, Society American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, March 17, 2016.
Acton, R.D. PULSE 360 the Univ of MN Experience. Behavior at Work: Envision a Great Culture – Engage in making it happen, Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, October 06, 2015.
Acton, R.D. Incorporating the American College of Surgeons / Association for Surgical Education Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum, ASE New Clerkship Director Course, Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, Washington, April 21, 2015.
Acton, R.D. Surgical Management of Portal Hypertension in Children, Grand Rounds, UMN Department of Surgery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2015.
Acton, R.D. Practical Neonatal Surgery, 8th Annual Advances in Neonatal Critical Care Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 13, 2014.
Acton, R.D. Incorporating the American College of Surgeons / Association for Surgical Education Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum, ASE New Clerkship Director Course, Association for Surgical Education, Orlando, Florida, April 25, 2014.
Acton, R.D. Surgical Management of Jaundice in Infants, Advances in Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery 74th Annual Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 02, 2010.
Acton, R.D. Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum, Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, May 19, 2010.
Acton, R.D. Management of Pediatric Emergencies of the Large Bowel, Department of Surgery 73rd Annual Course: Advances in Gastrointestional and GI Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 13, 2009.
Acton, R.D. USING SIMULATION IN MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCATION - Teaching medical students surgical and bedside skills, Association for Surgical Education, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 28, 2009.
Acton, R.D. Pediatric Thoracic Trauma, Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 04, 2008.
Acton, R.D. Becoming a Surgeon, Alpha Epsilon Delta, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 01, 2008.
Acton, R.D. Neonatal Abdominal Surgical Emergencies, Advances in Neonatal Critical Care Conference, University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 07, 2007.
Acton, R.D. Pediatric Abdominal Pain, Grand Rounds, Fairview Northland Hospital, Princeton, Minnesota, October 02, 2007.
Acton, R.D. Advances in Pediatric Surgery for the Practicing Physician, Grand Rounds, Fairview Lakes Hospital, Wyoming, Minnesota, December 01, 2006.
Acton, R.D. Benign Pancreatic Tumors in Children, Department of Surgery 70th Annual Course: Advances in Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 16, 2006.
Acton, R.D. Advances in Pediatric Surgery for the Practicing Physician, Grand Rounds, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, Minnesota, December 09, 2005.
Acton, R.D. Neonatal Bowel Obstructions, Fellow Lecture, University of Minnesota, Division of Neonatology, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 27, 2005.
Acton, R.D. Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery 69th Annual Course: Advances in Gastrointestinal and GI Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 17, 2005.
Acton, R.D. Pathobiology of Stricture Formation, 1st International Conference on the Pathobiology and Treatment of Esophageal Atresia and GE Reflux Disease, Phoenix, Arizona, May 27, 2005.
Acton, R.D. Pediatric Surgery and Radiology, Department of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Curriculum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 21, 2004.
Acton, R.D. Role of Nitric Oxide in the ICU, Department of Surgery 68th Annual Course: Advances in Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 19, 2004.
Acton, R.D. Becoming a Doctor, Biology Colloquium, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2004.
Acton, R.D. What’s a Rex? Pediatric Portal Hypertension, Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 07, 2003.
Acton, R.D. Neonatal Bowel Obstructions, Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 07, 2003.
Acton, R.D. Laparoscopic Surgery in Infants and Children, Grand Rounds, Fairview Ridges Hospital, December 13, 2002.
Acton, R.D. AIDS Education Lecturer, Juvenile Detention Center, January 01, 1989.
Contact

Contact

Address

Division of Pediatric Surgery
Academic Office Building
2450 Riverside Ave S, A0510
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Administrative Contact

Lisa Iverson | 612-624-0434 | ivers054@umn.edu