Damali Campbell Oparaji ( she /her/ella)
Dr. Campbell is a physician board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addiction Medicine. For over two decades, she has found joy and satisfaction in offering quality health care and improving the care for women in underserved areas.
She is a proud graduate of New York City public schools and the Bronx High School of Science, and she attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She obtained her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. She is also a partner/wife to Anthony also a physician and mother of two teenagers 19and 13-year-olds (Nia and Emeka).
She embraces the challenging work needed to address health disparities with a focus on urban communities, including those in which she has worked in Jersey City, Paterson, and Newark, NJ. Her special interests include broadening health literacy, addressing social determinants of health, and bias and stigma in medicine. She has spearheaded several programs focused on community medical and holistic wellness for example implementing Centering Pregnancy at our academic medical center and co-leading the College of American Pathology (CAP) grant-sponsored free cervical and breast cancer screening program for uninsured women. She is also the physician who led NJ’s safety net medical center to be the first hospital in Essex County to achieve the Baby-Friendly Designation. In addition to a focus on addressing social determinants of health for women her clinical practice, she sees and manages women who are pregnant with addiction and manages both the pregnancy and the medical aspects of their addiction.
She has been a committee member of the NJ Maternal Mortality Review Committee and is a member of the inaugural NJ Maternal Infant Health Innovation Authority.
She has been a member of the New Jersey Medical Association (NJMA) since 2011 and was reunited with the NMA (National Medical Association) having first been introduced as medical student She became president of NJMA in 2018 and Region 1 trustee in 2022 and has been involved in the membership and grants committee.
Her happy place is among community members, answering questions and ensuring they have a good understanding of their condition, questions they can ask their providers, and knowledge of how to advocate for themselves and navigate the healthcare space. She has experience with patient-centered, multidisciplinary, and solution-driven projects that impact patient care and experiences.
❤️ Today, the National Medical Association stands in RED for heart health.
On National Wear Red Day, the NMA is proud to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, and its disproportionate impact on Black communities.
As Black physicians and health leaders, we remain committed to advancing prevention, education, early detection, and equitable access to care so that every community has the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life.
Start the conversation. Protect your heart.
#NationalWearRedDay #WearRedDay #HeartHealth #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #NMA #HealthyHearts #CommunityHealth #PreventionMatters
Dr. Mitchell on the move again, proudly representing the National Medical Association (NMA) at the 15th Annual The Business of Healthcare Conference at the University of Miami.
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD continues to elevate the voice and impact of Black physicians while highlighting the importance of the communities we serve and advocate for every day.
Leadership. Representation. Impact.
#NMA #WeAreTheLegend #BlackPhysicians #HealthEquity #BusinessOfHealthcare #PhysicianLeadership #CommunityHealth #HealthcareLeadership #RepresentationMatters
Today, the National Medical Association recognizes World Cancer Day, a moment to stand with patients, families, caregivers, and physicians working every day to prevent, treat, and eliminate cancer disparities.
Cancer does not impact all communities equally. Together, we remain committed to advancing equitable access to prevention, early detection, high-quality care, clinical trials, and lifesaving treatment for all.
At NMA, we will continue to lead with science, advocacy, and compassion, because every life deserves the same chance to survive and thrive.
#WorldCancerDay #NationalMedicalAssociation #NMA #HealthEquity #CancerAwareness #CloseTheCareGap #PhysiciansForEquity
Today, the National Medical Association proudly celebrates National Women Physicians Day, honoring the extraordinary women physicians who lead with excellence, compassion, and courage every day.
On February 3, 2026, we recognize your impact on patients, families, communities, and the future of medicine. Thank you for breaking barriers, advancing health equity, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
💙 Happy National Women Physicians Day!
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #NMA #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianLeaders #HealthEquity #CelebrateWomenPhysicians
The National Medical Association was honored to help kick off Black History Month with an inspiring engagement by our 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, at the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Black Professional Network.
We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Black history, leadership, and the continued impact of Black physicians in advancing health equity, then and now.
#BlackHistoryMonth #NMA #RogerMitchellMD #HealthEquity #BlackLeadership #CareFirstBPN
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