Penn Medicine Provider
Otorhinolaryngology
James J. Kearney, MD
4.9
(691)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Washington Square
Make an appointmentCall 800-789-7366

About me

  • Chairman, Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Associate Program Director, Otorhinolaryngology Residency Program
  • Medical Director, Penn Rittenhouse Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Vice Chair for Education, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  • Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery

James Kearney, MD, serves as the Chairman of Otorhinolaryngology at Pennsylvania Hospital. He has practiced at Pennsylvania Hospital since 1998. He has clinical expertise in surgery for nasal and sinus disorders, as well as tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, and parotid glands. He is board certified in Sleep Medicine and performs advanced surgical procedures for sleep apnea, including hypoglossal nerve stimulators.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Kearney is the Associate Program Director for the University of Pennsylvania Otolaryngology Residency Program. His academic interest is in resident education and he serves in leadership roles for simulation training for the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital and currently serves as the Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology.

Recognized by America's Top Doctors 2015 – 2024

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2018 - 2024

Education and training

  • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
4.9

691 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

June 2025
5.0
5.0
he was thorough.
June 2025
5.0
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great doctors
May 2025
5.0
5.0
he was excellent. i would definitely recommend him!
May 2025
5.0
5.0
my doctor had to explain something that was very difficult to me and he did it in such a calm way, he's very kind and he's very good at listening. he's also an amazing surgeon and we're very grateful for all his help. we would highly recommend him

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Washington Square

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Kearney is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Anderson TD, Kearney JJ Osteosarcoma of the Hyoid Bone , Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 126(1): 2002,81-2

Kim SH, Kearney JJ, Atkins JP Percutaneous Laryngeal Collagen Augmentation for Treatment of Parkinsonian Hypophonia , Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 126(6): 2002,653-656