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Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology
Temple University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: stent placement (stenting), hypertension (high blood pressure), CT coronary angiogram, and more.
100 Medical Park Drive Suite 210
Concord, NC 28025

Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Concord, NC specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Park Drive Suite 210
Concord, NC 28025

Some issues Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

  • Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
  • Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
  • Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
  • Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
  • Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

  • Take blood samples
  • Inject dye for an angiogram
  • Check for valve defects
  • Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
  • Take a biopsy
  • Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
  • Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Through the combination of exercise, education and social connection, people who participate in Walk with a Doc can feel more empowered to lead a healthier lifestyle," said Dr. Paul T. Campbell,...”—"Duke Kannapolis community health event Walk with a Doc returns - Salisbury Post", Salisbury Post, April 2022
“Walk With a Doc to feature discussion of rainy day exercises - 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 6: Cardiologist Dr. Paul Campbell will discuss exercising indoors before the walk, which is free and open to...”—"Roundabout: What's Happening June 4-10 - Salisbury Post", Salisbury Post, June 2015
“They work out every day at a cardiac rehabilitation center and thank Sanger cardiologist Dr. Paul Campbell and Mike Lippard, the former manager of Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast's Health...”—"MURDOCK Study expanding in China Grove, Landis - Salisbury Post", Salisbury Post, January 2015

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Concord, NC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

ambulatory monitoring 27
angioplasty 136
cardiac procedures 489
catheterization 426
diagnostic procedures 215
doctor visit 884
emergency care 12
hospital care 34
inpatient care 34
lab tests 34
minimally invasive procedures 426
preventive care 34
stent placement (stenting) 136
stress testing 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 171
vascular procedures 221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD.

Gender
Female 421
Male 514
Ethnicity
Black / African American 61
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 847
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 1
Other 9
Age
85 and over 118
75 to 84 322
Less than 65 96
65 to 74 399

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Cancer 9
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health
CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Concord, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Thomas Campbell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Corindus Inc. $3,538 CorPath GRX
$744
$2,795
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. $1,300 CorPath GRX
$772 		CorPath Imaging System
$259
$269
Abbott Laboratories $232 Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire
$145 		Vascular
$87
Cardinal Health 200, LLC $168 Tryton Side Branch Stent
$168
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $90 Vascular
$49 		CardioMEMS HF System
$41
Other $313 Core Integrated
$62 		WATCHMAN Access System
$44 		Resolute
$27 		CVI INJECTOR
$24 		Zilretta
$24 		Other
$131
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,211
Honoraria $1,500
Travel and Lodging $882
Education $49

Biography

Dr. Paul Campbell's areas of specialization are adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm); he sees patients in Concord, NC. Dr. Campbell is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine and a graduate of Duke University Medical Center's residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Campbell include cardiac arrest, atherosclerosis, and heart attack. He is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health. According to Atrium Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Concord, NC.

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