Lori Novak acquired her degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the College of St. Scholastica. She later pursued further studies at Purdue University Global, where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Lori has always had a passion for neurology throughout the entirety of her career. Apart from the intricacies of the brain that she finds fascinating, she is zealous about how it doesn’t run out of things to explore and learn in the field.
Working at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology was a no-brainer for Lori—she knew it was the right fit for her the moment she was presented the opportunity to be an Advanced Practice Practitioner in the clinic. As she reflects on her journey, she notes how the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has been a constant presence in her life, a place where she’s witnessed the relentless dedication of her colleagues who see every patient as a unique individual.
Beyond the walls of the clinic, Lori enjoys her cherished moments with her family the most. They share a love for nature, often embarking on hikes together and exploring new destinations through travel. She also finds comfort in reading books that let her unwind during her free time.
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!!