Lyla Veen, MD’s educational journey commenced at St. Olaf College and continued at St. George University School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She then furthered her training through a residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, ensuring a solid foundation in neurology and sleep medicine.
Dr. Lyla Veen’s inclination towards neurology as her specialization was driven by her profound appreciation for the field’s complexity, characterized by a wide range of diagnoses that often require sensitive care and close follow-up with patients and their families. Meanwhile, her dedication to sleep medicine is grounded in her belief that sleep is the cornerstone of overall health and wellness, emphasizing the pivotal role of quality sleep in our well-being.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Veen has found great satisfaction in caring for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. She takes pride in being able to offer a non-pharmaceutical treatment option that can be genuinely life-saving for those affected by this condition. She emphasizes the power of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment, a noninvasive breathing therapy administered during sleep which is a vital solution in the management of sleep apnea.
Sharing quality time with her family is one of Dr. Veen’s greatest joys. Beyond her hours spent working closely with patients in the clinic, she is a proud parent to two active young children who are deeply engaged in their school and sports activities. When it comes to staying healthy, Dr. Veen places a strong emphasis on consistency and balance in her approach. She follows a well-structured health plan that has become a part of her daily routine. This commitment includes waking up early three to five times per week to exercise and having her own meal plans.
Lyla Veen, MD’s choice to work at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology stems from her strong belief in providing the highest level of quality care to patients. She is enthusiastic about being a part of a group that prioritizes close patient interaction, fosters effective communication regarding diagnoses, and strives to develop individualized treatment plans. This patient-centered approach aligns perfectly with her own care philosophy, and she is proud to be part of a team that shares this vision.
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!!