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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 Colli Muscle Sprain

Longus colli muscle sprain is an injury to one of the deep neck muscles that plays an important role in stabilizing and…

Longus Colli Muscle Tears

Longus colli muscle tears are injuries affecting one of the deep muscles in the neck. These tears can result from sudden trauma,…

Longus Colli Muscle Injury

The longus colli is a deep neck muscle that plays a key role in the movement and stabilization of your cervical spine.…

Longus Colli Muscle Fibrosis

Longus colli muscle fibrosis is a condition in which the longus colli muscle—one of the deep muscles of the neck—develops scar tissue…

Longus Colli Muscle Cysts

Longus colli muscle cysts are a rare condition involving fluid-filled sacs that form in or near the longus colli muscle. This muscle…

Longus Colli Muscle Tumors

Longus colli muscle tumors are a rare and complex condition affecting a deep muscle of the neck. In this guide, we explain…

Longus Colli Muscle Pain

Longus colli muscle pain is a type of neck pain that stems from issues in a deep muscle located along the front…

Longus Colli Muscle Cancer

The longus colli muscle is a deep neck muscle responsible for supporting and moving the cervical spine. Although cancer in this muscle…

Longus Colli Muscle Spasm

Longus colli muscle spasm is a condition where the deep neck flexor muscle becomes tight and painful. These spasms can lead to…

Longus Colli Muscle Disorders

Longus colli muscle disorders refer to conditions that affect a small but important group of deep neck muscles. These muscles play a…

Platysma Muscle Contracture

Platysma muscle contracture is a condition where the thin, broad muscle in your neck, known as the platysma, becomes permanently shortened. This…

Platysma Muscle Fasciculations

Platysma muscle fasciculations refer to the involuntary, small, and sometimes rapid twitches or spasms of the platysma muscle—a thin, broad muscle located…

Platysma Muscle Dystrophy

Platysma muscle dystrophy is an uncommon condition that affects a thin, superficial muscle in the neck called the platysma. This guide reviews…

Platysma Muscle Dystonia

Platysma muscle dystonia is a movement disorder where the platysma—a thin, sheet‐like muscle covering the front and sides of the neck—contracts abnormally.…

Platysma Muscle Strain

Platysma muscle strain is an injury to a thin, sheet-like muscle located in the front of your neck. This muscle is important…

Platysma Muscle Sprain

A platysma muscle sprain is an injury to the platysma—the thin, flat muscle spanning the front of your neck. A sprain happens…