Investigation into cause of death could take 10 weeks, police say

Dr. James Campbell (Courtesy image)

DOVER, N.H. - Police today confirmed the state's chief medical examiner is investigating the death of a prominent area dermatologist, but that his death is not considered suspicious at this time.

Dr. James Campbell of Dover's Dermatology & Skin Health, a renowned area skin doctor, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, according to a press release from the practice sent out Tuesday.

Campbell, 53, founded Dermatology & Skin Health in 2001 and co-founded the Skin Health Medi-Spa in 2005.

He formerly had his practice in Somersworth for several years.

Dover Police Lt. Brant Dolleman said today that the decision to conduct an autopsy and investigate the cause and manner of death was made by an assistant deputy medical examiner who investigated on scene in conjunction with the chief medical examiner in Concord.

Dolleman said the decision to investigate what may be considered an untimely death is made on a case by case basis.

He said while the autopsy is complete, it's likely the cause and manner of death won't be released for six to 10 weeks while toxicology reports are being completed.

Campbell, a two-time melanoma survivor, moved to Dover in 1999 and opened up the current practice across from Wentworth Douglass hospital in 2003.