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 top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lode Swinnen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lode Swinnen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lode 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 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 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 Swinnen specialize in?
While Dr. Lode Swinnen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Hodgkin Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Lode Swinnen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lode Swinnen has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Lode 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 Swinnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Lode 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.