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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.

Scalenus Muscle Contracture

Scalenus muscle contracture is a condition in which one or more of the scalene muscles in the neck become shortened, tight, or…

Scalenus Muscle Dystrophy

Scalenus muscle dystrophy is not one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy but refers to changes in the scalene muscles—the…

Scalenus Muscle Dystonia

Scalenus muscle dystonia is a type of focal dystonia that affects the scalene muscles located on the side of the neck. This…

Scalenus Muscle Strain

Scalenus muscle strain is a condition that affects a group of muscles found in the lateral part of the neck. These muscles—usually…

Scalenus Muscle Sprain

A scalenus muscle sprain is an injury to one or more of the scalenus muscles—small muscles located on the sides of your…

Scalenus Muscle Tears

Scalenus muscles are a group of muscles located in the neck that play an essential role in breathing, neck support, and movement.…

Scalenus Muscle Injuries

Scalenus muscles are found in your neck, and injuries to these muscles can cause pain and other symptoms that affect daily life.…

Scalenus Muscle Atrophy

Scalenus muscle atrophy is a condition where one or more of the muscles in your neck (the scalenus muscles) lose size and…

Scalenus Muscle Hypertrophy

Scalenus muscle hypertrophy is a condition where one or more of the scalene muscles in the neck become larger than normal, often…

Scalenus Muscle Fibrosis

Scalenus muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the scalenus muscles—located in the side of your neck—develop stiff, fibrous tissue. This change…

Scalenus Muscle Infections

Scalenus muscle infections are uncommon but can lead to neck pain, breathing difficulties, and other complications if not treated promptly. In this…

Scalenus Muscle Cysts

Scalenus muscle cysts are rare, fluid-filled sacs that can develop in or near the scalene muscles—three paired muscles located on both sides…

Scalenus Muscle Tumors

Scalenus muscle tumors are abnormal growths that develop in or around the scalenus muscles, a group of muscles located in the lateral…

Scalenus Muscle Pain

Scalenus muscles are a group of muscles located in your neck that help support your head, assist with breathing, and play a…

Scalenus Muscle Cancer

Neck muscle cancers are rare compared to other cancers of the head and neck; however, when they do occur, they require careful…

Scalenus Pleuralis Disorders

Scalenus pleuralis muscle disorders refer to problems affecting one of the muscles in your neck that is involved not only in head…