Dr. Anthony B. Campbell, RPH, DO, FACP

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Anthony B. Campbell, who serves patients in Rockville, Maryland.

Dr. Campbell is a board certified internist and Medical Director of the Division of Pharmacologic Therapies at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment located in Rockville, Maryland. In his role at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Dr. Campbell is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the development of pharmacotherapy-based treatment standards and guidelines that require specialized DPT medical review. The mission of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is to promote community-based substance abuse treatment and recovery services for individuals and families in every community. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment provides national leadership to improve access, reduce barriers, and promote high quality, effective treatment and recovery services.

Dr. Campbell is also an Adjunct Professor at both Howard University College of Pharmacy and Howard University College of Medicine in Washington D.C. Dr. Campbell is a Medical Officer of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, also referred to as the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, is the federal uniformed service of the U.S. Public Health Service, and is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States.

Dr. Campbell earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. Thereafter, he went on to complete his residency in internal medicine. Dr. Campbell is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Fellowship is one of the most distinguished designations the College offers its members. It is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement.

Dr. Campbell is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. 

Recommended Articles

• Are Creatine Supplements Necessary?

  Creatine, the popular chemical among athletes for enhanced performance, can be obtained from any normal diet. This chemical is also manufactured naturally in the body, and it can help create energy from the food an individual consumes. Although it is a popular choice among athletes, there is no...

• What is the encephalitis causes and prevention?

  What is encephalitis?Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain. Fever, headache, and joint pain are often experienced in the early stages of encephalitis. Other severe symptoms may develop over some days or hours. They include personality changes, seizures, disorientation, confusion, or...

• What Does a High Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count Mean?

  OverviewRed blood cells (RBCs), also called erythrocytes, are the cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. They are also one of the major components of blood. Having a high red blood cell (RBC) count means that the number of RBCs in the bloodstream is higher than normal. When you have signs and...

• What Is Leukopenia: Symptoms and Causes

  What is leukopenia?Leukopenia is a condition in which abnormally low white blood cells are circulating in the blood. This condition can be diagnosed using a blood test called complete blood count (CBC). A normal white blood cell count is usually between 3,500-11,000 WBCs per microliter. People...

• Is Stiff Neck Serious?

  Somebody calls you from behind and you turn your whole body instead of your neck? This is a clear sign of stiff neck! Most of us would have been in that awkward situation where you wish that you need not move that delicate part of your body. Issues with the neck arise mostly during physical...

• Sore Tongue

  The tongue is made up of different muscles that help us speak, swallow, chew, or taste food. So when we have a sore tongue, it can be quite hard to ignore.Although a sore tongue is not always a cause for concern, emergency medical attention may be required in some cases, such as rapid tongue...