James J. Kearney, MD
Otorhinolaryngology
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Washington Square
Schedule onlineCall 800-789-7366
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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.

Education and training

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

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

964 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.

Anonymous
April 2026
great doctor
Anonymous
April 2026
he was very kind and thorough
Anonymous
April 2026
always knowledgeable and detailed in exam, has not changed since i became a patient in 2000. as a return new patient it was as i never had a pause, my records and condition was there for doctor to see and gave me a path as to how we can get my sinuses under control with the infections i've been getting to often. you can trust dr kearney with his recommendation for care as he is the best in the city!
Anonymous
April 2026
dr. kearney is a well known and respected doctor

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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