Torsten Joerger, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases)
Attending Physician in Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases , Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Infectious Diseases
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Division of Infectious Diseases
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Education:
B.S. (Medical Technology )
University of Delaware , 2010.
MD
Medical College of Wisconsin, 2015.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania , 2021.
Permanent linkB.S. (Medical Technology )
University of Delaware , 2010.
MD
Medical College of Wisconsin, 2015.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania , 2021.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Inpatient and outpatient care of children with infectious diseases including immunocompromised childrenDescription of Research Expertise
Epidemiological Studies of Infectious DiseasesSelected Publications
Wirtz A, Bizal C, Lee B, Burns A, Joerger T, Kainth M, Kalaycioglu M, Kaur I, Konold V, Meesters K, Nash C, Olson J, Plattner A, Rodriquez M, Sabobeh M, Thacker S, Yu D, Williamson K, Feghaly R. : Epidemiology and treatment of pediatric intracranial infections: An 8-year multicenter perspective. Pediatric Academic Society (PAS) 2026 annual meeting. Boston Massachusetts. April 2026.Ahmed M*, Joerger T*, Wang Z, Li Y, Gerber J *Co first authors : Effectiveness of Nirsevimab against RSV-related hospitalization in pediatric primary care network using target trial emulation. ID Week. Atlanta Georgia Oct 2025 Notes: Atlanta Georgia.
Bassett HK, Rao S, Beck J, Brady PW, Jhaveri R, Joerger T, Liang D, Quinonez R, Shine A, Somers M, Lucas BP, Schroeder AR: Clinician Preferences for Oseltamivir Use in Children With Influenza in the Outpatient Setting. Pediatrics 13(1): e2025071193, Sep 2025.
Ahmed MM, Wang Z, Joerger T, Michel J, Li Y, Gerber JS: Disparities in Nirsevimab Uptake Across a Pediatric Primary Care Network. Pediatrics 156(2): e2025070790, Aug 2025.
Bassett HK, Rao S, Beck J, Brady PW, Jhaveri R, Joerger T, Liang D, Quinonez R, Shine A, Malec J, Lucas BP, Schroeder AR: Variability of Clinician Recommendations for Oseltamivir in Children Hospitalized With Influenza. Pediatrics 155(5): e2024069111, May 2025.
Bassett H, Rao S, Beck J, Brady P, Jhaveri R, Joerger T, Liang D, Quinoez R, Shine A, Schroeder A: Clinician preferences for oseltamivir treatment of children with influenza in the outpatient setting. Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI Apr 2025 Notes: Poster Presentation.
Ahmed M, Joerger T, Wang Z, Li Y, Michel J, Gerber J: Predictors of Nirsevimab Uptake Across a Large Pediatric Primary Care Network. Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI Apr 2025 Notes: Poster Presentation.
Joerger TA, Wang CX, Kumar NK, Flanders TM, Lang SS.: The epidemiology and management of spontaneous spinal epidural abscesses in children: a single-center experience. J Neurosurg Pediatr 35(3): 292-297, Dec 2024.
L'Etoile Nathan, Hurley Rachel, Osborne Christina, Joerger Torsten : Hiding in plain sight: a case of invasive Rhizopus causing internal carotid aterial thrombi. ID Week Conference, Los Angeles, CA Oct 2024 Notes: Poster Presentation.
Flanders TM, Kumar NK, Zhao C, Joerger TA, Huh JW, Buzi A, Rizzi MD, Settoon C, Storm PB, Heuer GG, Kennedy BC, Tucker AM, Madsen PJ, Lang SS: Intracranial complications secondary to acute bacterial sinusitis requiring neurosurgical intervention before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. J Neurosurg Pediatr 34(5): 479-488, Aug 2024.