Neurology • Multiple Sclerosis
Katie Schwake is a Physician Assistant certified in Neurology with a focus on Multiple Sclerosis. She has been practicing for nearly seven years, having earned her Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s degree from Augsburg College.
Katie is recognized for her dedicated approach to patient care, particularly in managing chronic conditions like Multiple Sclerosis with a holistic perspective aimed at enhancing quality of life.
Katie’s decision to join the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology was influenced by its patient-centered philosophy and the collaborative environment that ensures comprehensive treatment plans. She values the continuity of care in her field, which allows her to build enduring relationships with her patients and their families. This relational approach enables her to make a profound impact in their lives, often hearing from patients and their loved ones about how valued and understood they feel.
In her personal life, Katie enjoys spending time with her daughter, relaxing by the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. A fun fact about Katie is that she has a three-legged dog named Pickles, reflecting her compassionate nature.
Katie’s commitment to the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology and her patients exemplifies her passion for her specialty and her dedication to providing empathetic and effective care.
I’m very glad Dr. Veen was easy to talk to, seemed very in tuned with what I was saying (an active listener), and didn’t bowl me over with why I was wrong or why she knew so much more (which she does) than me. She let me share my anxiety and then set about describing how “we” were going to tackle diagnosing and treating whatever we found. That was encouraging to me even though some of the discussion was very much anxiety generating. Dr. Veen answered all of our questions and was so comfortable talking to her. She really listened to what we had to say. This was my first time doing a telemedicine appointment and it was very easy and the doctor was as complete as could be without physical interaction. Because of Covid, we had to make appt for a phone visit. We were a little skeptical of this but everything went good. All questions were addressed and a follow up was discussed. Dr. Veen as always gets an A+. I was particularly impressed that the providers came to the waiting room for their patients and escorted them to their offices. Dr Veen gets max points for listening to everything I had to say, seeking my input and developing a mutual plan for next steps. Kudos! Dr. Veen is excellent. I do recommender her to friends!!