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Author: Katherine Aberle, MD - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Dr. Katherine Aberle, MD - Otolaryngology (ENT) is a board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon with 17 years of experience. She treats the broad spectrum of ENT disorders, with particular interest in pediatrics and sinus related concerns. She was nominated a Kansas City Top Doc in 2020, and she received the Balance Award in 2019 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission for promoting Women's Physician Wellness. In 2018, she started a Women in Medicine group in Kansas City. Dr. Aberle serves on Physician Leadership at Advent Health as well.  She completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine between 2007 and 2012. ​ Before joining Ascentist Healthcare, Dr. Aberle was in private practice in Colorado for approximately two and a half years. She later relocated to the Kansas City area, where she joined ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City. Over the years, she has developed a particular interest in minimally invasive sinus surgery, allergy treatments, and pediatric ENT disorders. Dr. Aberle also offers in-office sinus procedures and allergy drop therapy, providing patients with convenient alternatives to traditional treatments. ​Dr. Aberle is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. ​She is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the American Rhinologic Society. ​ In 2019, Dr. Aberle received the Balance Award from AdventHealth Shawnee Mission for promoting women's physician wellness. ​ She was nominated as a Kansas City Top Doc in 2020, reflecting her commitment to excellence in patient care. Dr. Aberle practices at multiple locations, including Ascentist Healthcare in Lee's Summit, MO, and several other clinics across the Kansas City area. She is highly praised by her patients for her thorough approach to care, clear communication, and effective treatments.

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Fibrosis 

Thyroarytenoid muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the thyroarytenoid muscles—the muscles involved in vocal fold movement—undergo fibrotic changes. Fibrosis means the…

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Tumors

Thyroarytenoid muscle tumors are a rare but important clinical topic, affecting one of the key muscles in your voice box (larynx). This…

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Pain

Thyroarytenoid muscle pain can be confusing. This guide helps you understand everything from the basics of the muscle’s anatomy to how to…

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Cancer

The thyroarytenoid muscle is a small, yet crucial, muscle found in the larynx (voice box) that plays an important role in voice…

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Spasm

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Spasm is a condition where the thyroarytenoid muscles (located in your voice box or larynx) suddenly contract or tighten. These…

Thyroarytenoid Muscle Disorders

Thyroarytenoid muscle disorders affect a key group of muscles in your voice box (larynx) that help control your voice and breathing. Problems…

Cricothyroid Muscle Neuralgia

Cricothyroid Muscle Neuralgia is a condition characterized by nerve pain originating in or around the cricothyroid muscle—a small muscle in the neck…

Cricothyroid Muscle Strain

Cricothyroid muscle strain is a condition involving overuse or injury to a small but critical muscle in your neck. This muscle plays…

Cricothyroid Muscle Sprain

The cricothyroid muscle is a small but very important muscle of the larynx (voice box) that controls the tension of the vocal…

Cricothyroid Muscle Tears

Cricothyroid muscle tears refer to injuries of one of the small but important muscles in the voice box (larynx). The cricothyroid muscle…

Cricothyroid Muscle Injuries

Cricothyroid muscle injury is a condition that affects one of the key muscles of the voice box (larynx). This muscle plays a…

Cricothyroid Muscle Atrophy

Cricothyroid muscle atrophy is a condition in which the muscle responsible for adjusting the tension of your vocal cords weakens or loses…

Cricothyroid Muscle Hypertrophy

Cricothyroid Muscle Hypertrophy refers to the abnormal enlargement or thickening of the cricothyroid muscle. This muscle is a vital part of the…

Cricothyroid Muscle Fibrosis

Cricothyroid muscle fibrosis refers to the development of scar tissue within the cricothyroid muscle—a small but important muscle in the voice box…

Cricothyroid Muscle Infection 

A cricothyroid muscle infection is a rare condition involving inflammation or infection of the cricothyroid muscle, a small yet crucial muscle in…

Cricothyroid Muscle Cysts

Cricothyroid muscle cysts are uncommon growths that can develop in the region of the larynx near the cricothyroid muscle. While they are…

Cricothyroid Muscle Tumors

Cricothyroid muscle tumors are very rare conditions involving abnormal growths in the small muscle found in your voice box (larynx). Although not…

Cricothyroid Muscle Pain

Cricothyroid muscle pain affects the throat and voice area, causing discomfort and sometimes voice changes. The cricothyroid muscles are small muscles in…