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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.

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Platysma Muscle Injury

April 11, 2025 16 min read
Platysma muscle injury is not commonly discussed compared to other neck injuries, but understanding it is key to proper treatment and recovery. In this...
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Platysma Muscle Atrophy

April 11, 2025 17 min read
Platysma muscle atrophy is a condition where the platysma muscle—the thin, flat muscle that covers parts of your neck and lower face—loses mass or...
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Platysma Muscle Hypertrophy

April 11, 2025 18 min read
Platysma muscle hypertrophy is a condition in which the platysma—a thin, superficial muscle in your neck—becomes enlarged. Although the platysma is best known for...
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Platysma Muscle Cancer

April 11, 2025 16 min read
Platysma muscle cancer is a rare but important aspect of head and neck oncology. Although primary cancer arising directly from the platysma muscle is...
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Platysma Muscle Diseases

April 11, 2025 15 min read
Platysma muscle diseases involve problems with a thin, superficial muscle in the neck that plays an important role in facial expression and neck movement....
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Neck Muscle Dysphonia

April 11, 2025 15 min read
Neck muscle dysphonia is a type of voice disorder where excessive tension in the neck and surrounding muscles affects the quality, strength, and comfort...
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Neck Muscle Strain

April 11, 2025 16 min read
Neck muscle strain is a common condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and discomfort in the neck. It usually happens when the muscles are...
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Neck Muscle Tears

April 11, 2025 15 min read
Neck muscle tears refer to injuries where one or more muscles in your neck are stretched too far, partially or completely ripping the muscle...
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Neck Muscle Atrophy

April 11, 2025 15 min read
Neck muscle atrophy is a condition marked by the weakening and shrinkage of the muscles in your neck. These changes can affect movement, posture,...
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