Jeffrey Koempel, MD

Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology

Division Chief, Otolaryngology

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Overview

Dr. Jeffrey Koempel, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He serves as the Division Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

Dr. Koempel earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of Illinois Hospital/Eye & Ear Infirmary in Chicago. He completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital) in Chicago. Dr. Koempel also holds an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Koempel’s clinical interests encompass pediatric airway disorders, tonsil and adenoid diseases, head and neck masses, and thyroglossal duct anomalies. His research has contributed to advancements in tonsillectomy techniques, management of airway and tracheobronchial disorders, and healthcare policy reform.

Publications

  • Incidence of an Identifiable Organism in Children Who Underwent a Surgical Procedure for Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Ear Nose Throat J. 2024 Oct 05; 1455613241288469.. View in PubMed
  • In Reference to When Should We Recommend Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients? Laryngoscope. 2025 Feb; 135(2):E13. Koempel J . View in PubMed
  • Comprehensive management and classification of first branchial cleft anomalies: An International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus statement. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Nov; 186:112095.. View in PubMed
  • Endoscopic pediatric endonasal retrieval of transorbital projectile: An illustrative multimedia report. Am J Otolaryngol. 2024 Jan-Feb; 45(1):104056.. View in PubMed
  • Women Surgeons Who Contributed to the Development of Pediatric Otolaryngology in the United States. Laryngoscope. 2024 01; 134(1):40-46.. View in PubMed
  • When is the Optimal Time to Reduce Pediatric Nasal Bone Fractures? Laryngoscope. 2023 11; 133(11):2834-2836. Zhou S, Kulich M, Pool C, Nation J, Leuin S , Koempel JA , Patel VA . View in PubMed
  • Improvement in sinonasal quality-of-life indicators for pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis treated with elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2023 01; 13(1):72-75.. View in PubMed
  • Adolescent subdural empyema in setting of COVID-19 infection: illustrative case. J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2022 Jan 24; 3(4).. View in PubMed
  • Crayon in the Orbit and Sinuses in a Pediatric Patient. Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Sep; 100(6_suppl):856S-858S.. View in PubMed
  • Exceptionally early tympanostomy tube placement in pediatric patients with cleft lip and palate. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Jun; 145:110744.. View in PubMed