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Benjamin Acton, DO, General Surgery, Silvis, IL

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General Surgery • Silvis, IL

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  • Office

    855 Illini Dr
    Ste 304
    Silvis, IL 61282
    Phone+1 309-281-2120
    Fax+1 309-281-2129

Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Acton is a general surgeon based in Silvis, IL, currently employed at Genesis Medical Center. He earned his D.O. from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018, followed by a surgical residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He holds a BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Acton has contributed to medical literature with publications focused on surgery and fibrotic disease, including a chapter on translational surgery concepts and research articles cited in respiratory and biological chemistry journals. He received the ABSITE Excellence Award in 2023 and was recognized by the Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Fraternity.

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2018 - 2023
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2018, D.O.
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison
    University of Wisconsin - MadisonBS, Biology, 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 2022 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ABSITE Excellence Award 2023
  • Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Fraternity

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Chapter 56: Equivalence and Noninferiority in Translational SurgeryMarch 2023

Press Mentions

  • Colleagues Honor, Remember Joseph Stothert, MD
    Colleagues Honor, Remember Joseph Stothert, MDApril 8th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Dr. Benjamin Acton, Dr. Benjamin Acton, DO, Dr. B Acton, Dr. Benjamin David Acton