About Me
I am a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in treating patients with blood cancers, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and B-cell lymphomas. I also serve as a professor in the Division of Hematology at The Ohio State University.
Our approach to patient care is truly unique at the OSUCCC – James. We work in teams of specialists, subspecialists and super subspecialists to better treat specific cancers while never forgetting the power and value of personalized, patient-centered care. I was named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors” in 2019, as well as being rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction in 2017.
As co-leader of the Leukemia and Hematologic Malignancies Program at the OSUCCC – James, my research focuses on targeted therapies for CLL and strategies to overcome resistance to targeted therapies. I led the collaborative effort that identified the mechanism of resistance to the BTK inhibitor ibrutinib in CLL and have led preclinical and clinical studies to identify drugs that can overcome ibrutinib resistance.
Most recently, I led a multi-institutional phase III clinical trial that showed older patients with CLL have a significantly lower rate of disease progression if treated with ibrutinib rather than with bendamustine plus rituximab — a regimen previously considered as one of the most effective therapies for this group of patients. It was the first head-to-head comparison between the two treatments. Results were reported simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and in the plenary session at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2018 Annual Meeting.
In 2015, I was honored with a Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society of Clinical Investigation. My work has been featured in several medical publications, including Journal of Clinical Oncology, Lancet Oncology, Blood and Cancer Discovery. I have also shared my research at multiple conferences, including ASH, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL).
At The James, we know that there are no routine cancers. That's why I stay current with new knowledge in my field as a participant in several professional associations. I'm a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Society of Hematology, where I serve on a number of subcommittes. I also serve as a member of the Leukemia Committee and the Cancer in the Elderly Committee for the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which is a group of cancer centers that designs and runs clinical trials to help improve the care of CLL patients around the country. By working with other specialists around the country, we can improve our understanding of CLL biology and therapy, and I can apply this knowledge to improve the lives of the patients we see here at the James.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hematology
- Leukemia, Myeloid
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemias
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Blood Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/1/2001 - 6/12/2005
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2008
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology
10/24/2012
American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
11/5/2014
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Hematology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
185 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Woyach has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Medscape
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Genentech
- BeiGene, Ltd.
- Newave
- AbbVie
- Clinical Education Alliance
I'm thrilled to have such a expertise in my cancer in the Midwest and such a lovely town as Columbus, Ohio
Professional, experianced , very knowledgeable.
I have every confidence in Dr. Woyach.
I had to call the oncology depth a couple of times and they always answered quickly and then helped me with my concerns. Absolute professionals.
Dr. Woyach was wonderful & spent lots of time with us explaining treatment options & answering our many questions!
I am always treated in a very friendly manner. I am more of a friend than a patient. It is very professional.
DR Woyach is a great DR. She is kind and considerate about me and my treatment. I'm lucky to have her as my care provider!
The team explained my tests and discussed additional tests before proceeding. They were efficient and generous with their time
I feel fortunate to be a patient of Dr Womack.
Dr. Woyach is a Rock Star in my opinion! I always love seeing her, even though its only 2x a year...
Exceptional physican, but the visit was unexplained, and unexpectedly brief. Maybe 10-15 minutes.
My providers at OSU, especially Dr. Woyach, are outstanding. In my 67 years I've had many visits with many different providers of all levels & without a doubt I feel (know) that Dr. Woyach is perhaps the best I've encountered. Her intelligence & professionalism alone are second-to-none but when you include her kindness, compassion & understanding, she far exceeds any normal provider. I feel blessed to have her as my most important provider. Thank you Dr. Woyach.
She is great!!!
The physcians sasdsistant that I saw first was also excellent
Dr wyoach is the best!
I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Woyach leading my care team.
Simply & Absolutely: The Best.
All my questions were answered plus Dr. Woyach provided me with so much more information on my options.
I was very impressed with the medical staff. All were very personable. The nurse practitioner who took my history was thorough, patient, knowledgable, asked if I had questions, and explained things very clearly. Dr. Woyach was caring, attentive, explained things well, asked more than once if I had questions, and never made me feel rushed. The staff doing blood draw were kind, patient, and very efficient.
I thought the nurse practitioner, Dr. Woyach and the nurse that took blood all did an excellent job with my appointment. I felt it was time well spent.
Dr. Woyach and her team (Mollie, Mark) are simply the BEST. I would have given all the above answers an "Excellent" if a choice!
Dr. Woyach has my complete trust. She is one of the most knowledgeable people in the field. She is very personable, positive, caring & professional.
For the last few visits I feel providers are minimizing my side effects & have no suggestions for alleviating them or even any concern about them, despite my continued questions.
Dr Woyach and PA Mollie Moran and the very best. They give me the ultimate in care and I am very grateful to them.
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Woyach & her staff. They are so kind, respectful, and informative.
Dr. Woyach and her team are top-notch!
Dr. Woyach was patient, thorough, and patient-centric with decision making
Dr Woyach is really wonderful. She listens and is always trying to help.