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Family medicine physicians have the opportunity to care for whole families — whether that’s the health of mom and baby during pregnancy or the distinctive needs of older adulthood.

“It’s really fun to stay with patients through their whole lives and be a trusted part of the family,” said McKenzie Veldhuizen, MD, family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy Dawley Farm in Sioux Falls, SD.

Expert Care in Family Medicine

Family medicine is also known as primary care, which often focuses on preventing and identifying conditions through screenings. Because of this, primary care providers are usually the first to recognize health conditions before referring the patient to a specialist.

Trust Dr. Veldhuizen to be on the forefront of your health. Some of the services you can schedule with her are:

  • Immunizations
  • Health screenings for general wellness, school, sports or military
  • Women’s health
  • Pre- and postnatal care
  • Laboratory services, stress tests, X-rays and ultrasound procedures

While Dr. Veldhuizen provides the spectrum of care, she’s especially interested in women’s health for young adult females. Being a mentor and expert throughout pregnancy is personally rewarding for her. In addition, she offers colposcopy, a diagnostic procedure for the cervix and other structures.

Active Lifestyle

Dr. Veldhuizen enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. Some of her interests include running, reading, snowboarding, hiking and traveling.

She’s an advanced speaker of the Spanish language.

Experience

Education

University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, Medical School

Residency

University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, MO, Family and Community Medicine

University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, MO, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Reviews

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September 20, 2025
I love McKenzie. You can tell she is very well educated, sharp, and knows her field.
August 10, 2025
Dr. Veldhuizen is amazing! I always feel very heard and supported in my healthcare choices. Always explains risks/benefits/alternatives to procedures and is great about explaining each step of a procedure before she does it.
August 07, 2025
Dr Veldhuizen was very pleasant & caring & helpful.
August 06, 2025
I have already recommended someone
July 27, 2025
Dr. Veldhuizen has been great to work with. She listens to concerns and works with you to come up with an evidence-based treatment plan that fits your goals. She is thorough, kind, and very knowledgeable.
July 21, 2025
I was in the clinic yo establish a new doctor/patient relationship as my previous doctor was retiring. I didn't know what to expect but was very pleased at how thoroughly she went through my prior file and discussed things with me
March 20, 2025
First time meeting with this doctor after having to switch. She listened and was very informative on what needed to be done.
March 20, 2025
DR V is amazing, I have struggled to be heard with other Dr. She listens and truly helps you figure out the problems ..she cares!
March 16, 2025
If I didn't already see different dr and like her so much, I would absolutely see Dr. Veldhuizen as my primary!
March 09, 2025
Dr. Veldhuizen did a great job with listening and explaining the differences in the possible medications I would be on.
March 08, 2025
Dr Veldhuizen is a very caring person and very thorough. Listened to my questions.
January 19, 2025
She took time to listen to my issue and try to helps me. She is kind and caring.
January 12, 2025
She did a great job!
January 05, 2025
I switched to this doctor because my daughter had to see her because her primary doctor was out of town. The care she gave and the concern she showed was very refreshing. I appreciate her caring nature and she never makes me feel rushed. Very kind.
December 29, 2024
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This directory contains information about the provider members of Independent Health Care Associates, Avera Health and all Avera entities, members of the Avera Medical Group, and employed select providers with Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls, SD and Avera Marshall, Marshall, MN and physicians with hospital privileges at Avera St. Luke's, Aberdeen, SD; Avera Sacred Heart, Yankton, SD; Avera Queen of Peace, Mitchell, SD; Avera St. Mary's, Pierre, SD.

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