
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.
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Locations
Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
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
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Ivana Gojo is a Hematologist/Oncologist in Baltimore. Her clinical focus is on diagnosis and management of patients with acute leukemias (AML, ALL) and other myeloid malignancies (MDS, MPNs, CML), with emphasis on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for these diseases. She is nationally and internationally recognized expert in clinical translation of novel therapeutics for acute leukemias and principal investigator on multiple multi-center investigator-initiated studies. Dr. Gojo joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2012 as the Co-Director of Leukemia Drug Development Program. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Investigational Drug Steering Committee since 2014. Dr. Gojo received a Service Star Award from Johns Hopkins Medicine Service Excellence in 2018 for her exemplary care of leukemia patients. Dr. Gojo contributed to the clinical translational and drug development effort of multiple novel agents targeting pathogenic pathways in patients with acute leukemia. Her research efforts are now concentrated on the development and integration of novel immunotherapies into therapeutic armamentarium for patients with acute leukemia. She mentors basic and clinical research fellows and junior faculty on the development and design of novel clinical trials and mechanistic laboratory studies associated with these trials. She served as a leukemia team leader on the National Institute of Health (NIH)/NCI N01 grant (Phase II consortium) (2009-2011), and is co-principal investigator (PI) on the Experimental Therapeutics (ET)-Clinical Trial Network (CTN) UM1 grant supporting early clinical trials. Dr. Gojo has served on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline panel for AML since 2019, Myeloid Growth Factor guideline panel since 2015 and previously served on the MPNs guideline panel (2016-2019). She has extensive experience in the regulatory aspects of drug development and served as the Chair (2015-2016) and Co-Chair (2014-2015) of the Cancer Research Review Committee at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Johns Hopkins, and serves as a member of the SKCCC Biostatistics Core Advisory Committee and SKCCC Clinical Research Office Coordinating Center Oversight Committee. Dr. Gojo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Gojo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gojo is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Patrick Forde is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Forde is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Forde is currently accepting new patients.
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Robert Brodsky is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is classical hematology and haploidentical bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease and aplastic anemia. Dr. Brodsky serves as the director of the Division of Hematology and the T32 Training Program. He is the Johns Hopkins Family Professor of Medicine and Oncology. He received his M.D. from Hahnemann University. He completed his residency at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He performed a fellowship in hematology at the National Institutes of Health and a fellowship in oncology at Johns Hopkins. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1997. From 2017 to 2022 he served as Associate Editor to The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) and Secretary to American Society of Hematology (ASH). He serves as President of The American Society of Hematology (ASH) in 2023. Dr. Brodsky is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Brodsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brodsky is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lode J. Swinnen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lode J. Swinnen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lode J. Swinnen by calling their office at 410-955-8964. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Does Dr. Lode J. Swinnen accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Swinnen isDistinguished. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- HistiocytosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Multicentric ReticulohistiocytosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Non-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.
- Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Prolymphocytic LeukemiaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Prolymphocytic Leukemia.
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
- Sea-Blue HistiocytosisDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about Sea-Blue Histiocytosis.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Swinnen isAdvanced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- AnemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- LeukemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Lymphomatoid PapulosisDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Midline Lethal GranulomaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Midline Lethal Granuloma.
- Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD).
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- MyelofibrosisDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL)
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- POEMS SyndromeDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about POEMS Syndrome.
- Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Systemic MastocytosisDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Mastocytosis.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)Dr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD).
- Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaDr. Swinnen isExperienced. Learn about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.

