
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Dutch
- French
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Lode Swinnen
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
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.
Centers and Institutes
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’s Lymphoma Panel
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Central Nervous System Cancer Panel
Locations
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-583-2970
- fax: 410-583-2980
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
- 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 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Thank you, you are the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
He is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Godspeed and God Bless Lode and the support he gave me throughout the past 17 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
The provider is very good to me in understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Swinnen is an amazing person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Swinnen was compassionate, friendly, thorough and informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Swinnen is calm, professional and never too busy to address questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Explains things clearly; is respectful and listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Very pleasant person, he gives utmost excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
I have no complaints with my care he seems very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Swinnen is the very best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Good person very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
So far, so good. No problems. Obviously knows his specialty. Pleasant, but professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Always have a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Good visit !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
He is always helpful, attentive, understanding and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Absolute best I can ever hope for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
The best! Excellent Doctor with knowledge and expertise in his subject area of services
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
He did a good job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Very thorough. In depth planning for future procedures