Lode J. Swinnen
Expertise in
33
conditions
Expertise in
33
conditions

Overview

Dr. Lode J. Swinnen is a cancer specialist in Baltimore caring for patients with lymphoma. Dr. Swinnen received his M.B.Ch.B. degree from the University of Cape Town Medical School. He completed his residency at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital and performed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Swinnen joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2002. His research interests include lymphomas and immunodeficiency-associated malignancies. Dr. Swinnen is a member of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Dr. Swinnen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Swinnen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Swinnen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology
Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, 1986

Hospital Affiliations

Wellspan York Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Dutch
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase II Trial of Myeloablative Versus Non-Myeloablative Consolidation Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS B-cell Lymphoma
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79 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: B-Cell Lymphomas 3.2025.
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Is Dr. Lode J. Swinnen a top-rated expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lode J. Swinnen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lode J. Swinnen specialize in?

While Dr. Lode J. Swinnen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Lode J. Swinnen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lode J. Swinnen has published 79 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Lode J. Swinnen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Lode J. Swinnen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-8964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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