
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Mary Jo Lechowicz
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Margaret H. Rollins Chair in Cancer, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Year Started Practicing
2003
About the Provider
Board certified in medical oncology, Mary Jo Lechowicz, MD, has clinical and research interests in hematologic malignancies. Dr. Lechowicz has been a principal investigator and co-principal investigator on a number of national and international clinical trials involving the treatment of patients with virally related cancers, particularly T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in particular. She joined Emory from the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University where she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in oncology.
Dr. Lechowicz earned her medical degree from SUNY-Syracuse in Syracuse, New York. She completed her internship and residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, New York where she was also a Chief Resident. She then completed a fellowship at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Lechowicz is currently active in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Medical Colleges and the American Association of Cancer Research. She is a member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute.
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award, Emory University, 2019
- Dean's Teaching Award, Emory University School of Medicine, 2018-2019
- Dean's Teaching Award, Emory University School of Medicine, 2012-2013
- Emory University School of Medicine Class of 2013, Senior Superlatives Awards – Student Elected
- "Doctor who could take care of your Grandmother"
- Named "The Dr. Mary Jo Lechowicz Award", 2013
- Emory University School of Medicine Class of 2011, Senior Superlatives Awards – Student Elected
- "Doctor whom you would take your family to in medical subspecialties"
- Named "The Dr. Mary Jo Lechowicz Award", 2011
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Plaza Level, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-1900
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: John Hopkins Bayview Medical Ctr, Medical Oncology, 2003
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, 1999
- Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Medical Education: SUNY - Syracuse, MD, 1996
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
229 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
Dr Mary Jo is the best she welcomed me with a hug. I needed the hug.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2026
I love Dr Lechowicz. She always takes time with me as if I was her only patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2026
Dr. Lechowicz was very patient, explained lab results and took her time to answer questions. She's friendly and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Lechowicz is great and always is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Explain things about my visit that's understandable and attentive to my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
I met with Oncology pharmacist within 10 minutes of the Dr. Offering for information.That was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Lechowicz is the Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
If Emory loses MJ Lechowicz, it would be a major loss. Stellar physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
My questions was answered and she listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
I am very happy with my decision to see Dr. Lechowicz. She gave me the most thorough exam I have ever had in the 15+ years I have dealt with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
As always, Dr. Lichowicz provided excellent patient service; very professional and showed a genuine concern to all my needs!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Lechowicz is always the absolute best ever!! Always pays attention to every word!! Always processing while she listens!! I can hear her brain working!!!!! ;)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Lechowicz best Oncologist ever!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Lechowicz is very personable. Her observations, directives and explanations are very clear and greatly appreciated when making plans for next steps. I greatly appreciate her expertise in an uncommon disease such as mine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
My doctor is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr. Lechowicz always genuinely concerned about my health and my questions and opinions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Always a great listener and makes me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I can not ask for better service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr. Lechowicz takes great care of me. I'm very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr Lechowicz is always attentive and I trust her her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
I believe Dr. Lechowicz has literally saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Lechowicz is the best, can't say enough about her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Dr. Lechowicz is friendly, responsive to questions and concerns, takes her time and medically knowledgeable and provides test result explanations that are understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Dr. Lechowicz truly listened to my concerns. I felt heard and understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Dr Lechowicz is a fantastic doctor. She listens to my questions, answers in terms I can understand and has a sincere interest in her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Absolutely love Dr. Lechowicz, nurses, and her lab staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Dr Lechowicz is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2025
Dr. Lechowicz is the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Our doctor comes highly recommended. She gave us hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Both the assistant and doctor were easy to converse with. I answered questions and voiced my opinion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Very good empathy and sense of urgency
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Marry Jo is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
Dr Mary Jo Lechovich was amazing! She was knowledgeable, compassionate, and I felt fortunate to have her as my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
She answered all my questions and concerns! I find her to be kind and thoughtful for my condition!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
I would definitely recommend my care provider to family and friends. Always there when I need her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Lechowicz is one of the best doctors at EHC
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2024
I was very happy with my experience and I am delighted with Dr. Lechowicz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr.Lechowitz has been my oncologist since 2020, and her professional and bedside matter is top-notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr. Lechowicz is absolutely the best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
Dr Lechowicz is a phenomenal Doctor. Her interest in me as her patient and interest in me as a person is outstanding. I cannot say enough positive things about her as a physician. She is quite a roll model for your younger doctors and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
Excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Have been seeing Dr Lechowicz for some time and, as usual, she was very personable as well as professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Arguably the best experience I have had, especially with a new team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Very best Doctor I've ever had. I'm 62 and have had many Great ones but Dr MJ L is the best of the best
