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Mary Jo Lechowicz

Mary Jo Lechowicz, MD

4.9229 ratings

Hematology Oncology

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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

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

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

Locations

  1. Emory Winship Cancer Institute
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Plaza Level, Atlanta, GA 30322
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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 ratings

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Dr Mary Jo is the best she welcomed me with a hug. I needed the hug.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Lechowicz is great and always is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Explain things about my visit that's understandable and attentive to my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Lechowicz is the Best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    If Emory loses MJ Lechowicz, it would be a major loss. Stellar physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    My questions was answered and she listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz best Oncologist ever!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    My doctor is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz always genuinely concerned about my health and my questions and opinions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Always a great listener and makes me feel at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I can not ask for better service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz takes great care of me. I'm very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr Lechowicz is always attentive and I trust her her completely.

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

    I believe Dr. Lechowicz has literally saved my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Wonderful doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz is the best, can't say enough about her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz truly listened to my concerns. I felt heard and understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Absolutely love Dr. Lechowicz, nurses, and her lab staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Dr Lechowicz is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2025

    Dr. Lechowicz is the very best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Our doctor comes highly recommended. She gave us hope.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2025

    Very good empathy and sense of urgency

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    Marry Jo is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Lechowicz is one of the best doctors at EHC

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2024

    I was very happy with my experience and I am delighted with Dr. Lechowicz.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2024

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2024

    Dr. Lechowicz is absolutely the best of the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    Excellent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2024

    Arguably the best experience I have had, especially with a new team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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