Benjamin Read Campbell, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Dr. Benjamin Campbell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow care. He has a particular clinical interest in shoulder arthroplasty and performs both primary and revision shoulder replacement procedures. Dr. Campbell advocates for evidence-based and research-informed care, and is trained to offer patients the latest, most advanced, and most innovative treatments options—including conservative, non-operative approaches as well as sophisticated surgical techniques. He believes every patient is unique and builds plan of care recommendations tailored to the symptoms, lifestyle, and personal goals of the individual he is treating.
Philosophy of care
Dr. Campbell emphasizes the importance of patient education in his practice and promotes collaborative decision-making as he diagnoses various conditions of the upper extremities and helping patients understand their care options. He positions himself as a doctor first and as a surgeon second—with a goal to build trust, engage patients in thoughtful care discussions, and treat clinical conditions in ways that reduce or eliminate pain, restore functionality and independence, and allow people to live their best lives.
Education and training
Dr. Campbell is committed to advancements in orthopedics and has conducted and published research focused on strategies to improve clinical outcomes in shoulder and upper extremity surgical care. He is a Fellow member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society and serves on the organization’s abstract review committee. Additionally, he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Campbell sees patients at:
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18109 Prince Philip Dr., Ste. 325
Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Heath Orthopedics at Frederick
163 Thomas Jefferson Dr.
First Fl., Ste. E
Frederick, MD 21702
Clinical areas of focus
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Broken Elbow
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Elbow Replacement
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Humeral Condylar Fracture Open Treatment
- Joint Infection Treatment
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Stabilization
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Shoulder Surgery
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Broken Elbow
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Forearm Fracture
- Malunion (IMPROPERLY HEALED FRACTURE)
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Radial Head Subluxation
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
Procedures I perform
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Bursitis Treatment
- Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Fracture Reduction
- Fracture Stabilization
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Humeral Condylar Fracture Open Treatment
- Joint Infection Treatment
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Stabilization
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
- Reposition Humeral Head With Intramedullary Fixation
- Reposition Humeral Shaft With Internal Fixation
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture Fixation
- Tendonitis Treatment
- Total Joint Replacement
- Ulnar Nerve Release
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Some physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), specialties, practices, or locations may not be covered by all insurance plans. If you want to see a participating physician or APP, contact your insurance plan to confirm they are covered and to have them assigned as your primary care physician or APP, if required by your plan. ** Effective January 1, 2027, MedStar Health hospitals, professional physicians and APPs, and home health will no longer participate in the HCSC/ Healthspring Medicare Advantage network.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring **
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Wellpoint DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital & Medical College (2025)
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2020)