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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.

Longus Capitis Muscle Sprain

A longus capitis muscle sprain is an injury that occurs when the fibers of the longus capitis—a deep neck muscle—are overstretched or…

Longus Capitis Muscle Tears

Longus capitis muscle tears affect one of the deep neck muscles that help with head movement and neck stability. This guide will…

Longus Capitis Muscle Atrophy

Longus capitis muscle atrophy is a condition where the deep neck muscle known as the longus capitis gradually loses its size and…

Longus Capitis Muscle Fibrosis

Longus capitis muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the longus capitis muscle—a deep muscle in the neck—develops excessive scar tissue. This…

Longus Capitis Muscle Tumors

Longus capitis muscle tumors are rare abnormal growths that occur in one of the deep muscles of the neck. Because the longus…

Longus Capitis Muscle Pain

Longus capitis muscle pain is a type of neck pain that arises when the longus capitis—a deep, small muscle at the front…

Longus Capitis Muscle Cancer

Longus capitis muscle cancer refers to a malignant growth that occurs in the longus capitis, a deep muscle located at the front…

Longus Capitis Muscle Spasm

Longus capitis muscle spasm is a condition where the longus capitis—a deep muscle in your neck—suddenly contracts or tightens. This guide explains…

Longus Colli Muscle Contracture

A longus colli muscle contracture is a condition where the longus colli muscle—a deep muscle in the front part of your neck—becomes…

Longus Colli Muscle Fasciculations

Longus colli muscle fasciculations are involuntary, small muscle twitches that occur in the deep neck flexor muscles. Although these twitches can be…

Longus Collli Muscle Dystonia

Longus colli muscle dystonia is a rare form of focal dystonia that involves involuntary, excessive, or abnormal contraction of the longus colli…

Longus Colli Muscle Strain

The longus colli muscle is one of the deep muscles in your neck that plays a critical role in stabilizing and moving…