Paul Thomas Campbell, MD, FSCAI, FACC

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Celebrating Decades of Dedication and Leadership in Cardiac Care

Concord, North Carolina – Paul Thomas Campbell, MD, FSCAI, FACC, a distinguished interventional cardiologist at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, is recognized for his remarkable career spanning over three decades. Since joining the institute in 1992, Dr. Campbell has consistently demonstrated a commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical research, and medical education.

Dr. Campbell earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science before obtaining his Medical Degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as Assistant Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. His extensive training laid the foundation for his stellar career in interventional cardiology.

In his role at Atrium Health, Dr. Campbell has held numerous leadership positions, including Chairman of the Cardiac Care Committee at NorthEast Medical Center from 1992 to 2003 and Medical Director of Cardiac Care Services from 1994 to 2003. His dedication to advancing cardiac care is evident through his work as Director of the Clinical Research Advisory Committee at Carolinas Medical Center, where he championed innovative clinical research initiatives from 1996 to 2006.

From 2001 to 2007, Dr. Campbell served on the Board of Directors for NorthEast Medical Center Foundation, and from 2003 to 2005, he was a Director on the Board of NorthEast Medical Center. He also chaired the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Carolinas Medical Center from 2004 to 2012, overseeing essential medication and therapy protocols. Dr. Campebll further contributed to medical education as Chairman of the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Advisory Board from 2015 to 2020. 

As a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology, Dr. Campbell is a Fellow of both the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the American College of Cardiology. His commitment to excellence in patient care, combined with his passion for teaching and leadership, has made a profound impact on the field of cardiology in North Carolina.

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute proudly recognizes Dr. Campbell’s tireless efforts and exceptional contributions to the field of interventional cardiology and the communities it serves.

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