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Lode Swinnen

Lode Swinnen, MBChB

Hematologic Malignancy

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Dutch
  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Lode Swinnen

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

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.

Clinical Trial Keywords

Lymphomas

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Research Interests

AIDS Associated Maliganancies, Hematology, Immunodeficiency-related Lymphomas, Lymphomas

Courses & Syllabi

  • Genes to Society Hematology/Oncology Section, Section Leader, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/14
  • Genes to Society Oncology Section, Section Leader, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/15 - 1/1/19

Memberships

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, Lymphoma Committee, Lymphoma Core Committee, Brain Tumor Working Group
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Non-Hodgkin‚Äôs Lymphoma Panel
  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Central Nervous System Cancer Panel

Locations

  1. Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, 1986
  • Residency: Ascension Illinois St Joseph, Internal Medicine, 1983
  • Medical Education: University of Cape Town Medical School, MBChB MS, 1978

Board Certifications

  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

120 ratings, 37 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr. Swinnen is both knowledgeable and personable, two necessary pieces of an excellent physician. I felt I was in very good hands. Our discussion about my bloodwork was just that, a conversation. I was involved. The sad part is that Dr. Swinnen is retiring (good for him).

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Thank you, you are the best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr. Swinnen is kind, knowledgeable, and explains things very well. He is retiring soon and I will miss him very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    He is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Swinnen is the best. Unfortunately, he is retiring. He navigated me through the largest health event, in my life. He will be missed !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr. Swinnen is always knowledgeable, clear, and gracious. I had complete trust in him throughout my treatment. It

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Godspeed and God Bless Lode and the support he gave me throughout the past 17 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Swinnen has been my oncologist for the last 15 years. I will miss him but wish him the best in his retirement..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    The provider is very good to me in understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Swinnen is an excellent physician, knowledgeable, supportive, very good at providing pertinent information, a good listener, and a good communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Swinnen is an amazing person!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I feel that Dr. Swinnen is an excellent Dr. Hes thorough and explains in a way you can understand. I'm happy for him that he's retiring, but sorry to lose him as my oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Swinnen was patient, thoughtful and intentional about his words. He explained the different ways they will figure out the way they will figure out the type of blood cancer that I have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Swinnen was compassionate, friendly, thorough and informed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr Swinnen is calm, professional and never too busy to address questions or concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Explains things clearly; is respectful and listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Swinnen was exactly what I prayed for in a provider. He was calm, patient with my questions, and didn't rush through my appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Very pleasant person, he gives utmost excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I have no complaints with my care he seems very competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I have been seeing Dr Swinnen for about 5 years and he always displays respect as well as vast knowledge for my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I've been seeing Dr Swinnen for 17 years. Clearly very smart and thoughtful and I always felt he was on top of my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Always helpful and answer all my questions when I ask them fi I'm not sure about something

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Swinnen is the very best doctor I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Good person very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Swinnen is very knowledgeable and professional in his field of practice. He is also very understanding and kind in the way he helps the patient. Dr. Swinnen takes time with each patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr Swinnen thoroughly explained everything to me, and was very professional and helpful. I look forward to future visits with this wonderful doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    So far, so good. No problems. Obviously knows his specialty. Pleasant, but professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Always have a very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Good visit !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    He is always helpful, attentive, understanding and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Absolute best I can ever hope for

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    The best! Excellent Doctor with knowledge and expertise in his subject area of services

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr. Lode Swinnen is the greatest. He took his time to answer all questions that my Wife and I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    He did a good job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Very thorough. In depth planning for future procedures