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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.

Colliscalene Triangle Dystrophy

Colliscalene triangle dystrophy is a condition that affects a specific area of the neck where important muscles, nerves, and blood vessels are…

Colliscalene Triangle Dystonia

Colliscalene triangle dystonia is a condition where muscles in the neck—particularly those around the scalene triangle—contract involuntarily. The result is abnormal head…

Colliscalene Triangle Strain

Colliscalene triangle strain is a term used to describe a strain or injury affecting the muscles in the neck, specifically those that…

Colliscalene Triangle Sprain

A sprain generally involves the overstretching or tearing of ligaments—the tough bands that connect bones together. In the case of a colliscalene…

Colliscalene Triangle Tears

The colliscalene triangle refers to an area in the neck defined by nearby muscle groups—primarily the scalene muscles that help support neck…

Scalene Triangle Injuries

A scalene triangle injury involves harm to the area in the neck bordered by two key muscles (the anterior and middle scalene)…

Colliscalene Triangle Hypertrophy

Colliscalene triangle hypertrophy is a condition where the muscles within the scalene triangle of the neck become enlarged (hypertrophied). This enlargement, often…

Colliscalene Triangle Fibrosis

Colliscalene triangle fibrosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal thickening or scarring (fibrosis) of the soft tissues in a specific region…

Colliscalene Triangle Infections

The colliscalene triangle infection refers to an infection occurring within a specific triangular region of the neck. This area—often recognized as the…

Colliscalene Triangle Tumors

Colliscalene triangle tumors are abnormal growths located in a specific region of the neck – the area around the scalene muscles where…

Colliscalene Triangle Pain

Colliscalene triangle pain refers to discomfort, tightness, or pain in the region of the neck known as the scalene triangle. This area…

Scalene Triangle Cancer

The scalene triangle is defined as the space in the lateral neck bordered by the anterior and middle scalene muscles and the…

Colliscalene Triangle Spasm

Colliscalene triangle spasm refers to involuntary contractions or tightness in the muscles of the lateral neck—especially within an area bounded by the…

Colliscalene Triangle Diseases

Colliscalene triangle diseases affect the region in the neck that is bordered by muscles known as the scalene muscles. Because important nerves…

Colliscalene Triangle Disorders

Colliscalene triangle disorders refer to a group of conditions related to the region in your neck known as the “scalene triangle.” This…

Scalenus Anterior Muscle Dystrophy 

Scalenus anterior muscle dystrophy is a condition in which the scalenus anterior—a key muscle in the neck—undergoes degenerative changes or weakness. This…