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

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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. 

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