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Dr. Jack Shen Jr. is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders. His expertise includes the diagnosis and management of complex movement disorders and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Dr. Shen received his master’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and medical degree from Wake Forest University. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He values a patient-centered care approach that assesses over time the unique neurobiology and needs of each patient who lives with a movement disorder.
Dr. Shen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Specialties
Neurology
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atypical Parkinsonism
Botulinum Toxin Injections for Movement Disorders
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Essential Tremor
Huntington's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Tremor
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 536 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
The provider was knowledgeable about what he was saying, and he took the time to explain all the treatment options.
May 30, 2026
5
Dr Shen and his staff are the best!
May 30, 2026
5
It was nice that the Doctor apologized for running late.
May 29, 2026
5
Very good and the doctor was very respectful for my wife's problems
May 28, 2026
5
Dr Shen is an excellent Neurologist and he puts me at ease very knowledgeable.
May 25, 2026
5
I recommend this practice!
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent. We are so happy to have found him.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent; he communicates well, and he listens well.
May 22, 2026
5
I very much appreciated Dr. Shen's approach, demeanor, bedside manner, and his expertise, understanding of questions, etc. It was just a great experience. Fortunately, we don't have to go back, but if I ever did have an issue, he'd be at the top of the list. Thanks so much.
May 22, 2026
5
The staff, doctors and nurses that I have been in contact with are very polite and professional.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was very thorough in the exam and took plenty of time to answer my questions, made sure I had all my questions answered before we ended the appointment and was just very observant and just offered some great next steps for me with my diagnosis of Parkinson's.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr Shen explained everything thoroughly and took the time to explain my options.
May 22, 2026
5
I would highly recommend Dr Shen to anyone that needs a neurologist. He cares very much about his patients and he listens. I have total trust in him.
May 16, 2026
5
Staff were very professional, very helpful, very capable and caring during sometimes difficult maneuvering with wheelchairs, etc. It is wonderful that the facility there has a wheelchair available for use of patients.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a remarkably good doctor. He is one of the most courteous and intelligent doctors I have come to meet in the WellSTAR system. He knows a great deal. He takes time to listen and he cares about the customer. I do not know of a better doctor than Dr. Shen.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is very thorough. He had studied my medical records and knew everything about me. He is a great listener and asks questions in a way that makes a patient comfortable. My daughter and I feel confident about the care I received.
May 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took his time and explained everything. Answered all questions. e were very pleased. Thank you also for having a very knowledgeable staff.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen has been informative, supportive, encouraging and very very patient to provide answers to my many questions and concerns. He is very pleasant and genuinely kind.
May 6, 2026
3
Dr. Shen answered some questions I've had since childhood and about my present health. He gave me some physical tests to see where I have problems. I could tell my right hand is not as strong as my left by one of the tests.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr Shen and the people working at this place-were very caring. The doctor listened to me carefully and explained everything to me and my husband; we were very pleased and left feeling confident.
May 6, 2026
5
I'm well pleased with the service the doctor and his staff are always friendly with the upmost concern for my health.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and the entire staff, provided outstanding care.
May 1, 2026
5
Very efficient check in process. Med asst was polite and efficient. Dr. was professional, skilled, with great bedside manner. Nurse was efficient and very pleasant.
April 30, 2026
5
Very enjoyable visit
April 24, 2026
5
Great doctor , very meticulous and listens! One of the best doctors I've had.
April 24, 2026
5
Felt great about diagnosed and treatment by doctor
April 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. He takes very good care of the patients. Thank you.
April 22, 2026
5
Always excellent!
April 19, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best at what he does. He's very professional and very thorough. Nurse carry is also great and so is the woman that takes my vitals she is also very friendly and professional highly recommend.
April 11, 2026
5
The provider was knowledgeable about what he was saying, and he took the time to explain all the treatment options.
May 30, 2026
5
Dr Shen and his staff are the best!
May 30, 2026
5
It was nice that the Doctor apologized for running late.
May 29, 2026
5
Very good and the doctor was very respectful for my wife's problems
May 28, 2026
5
Dr Shen is an excellent Neurologist and he puts me at ease very knowledgeable.
May 25, 2026
5
I recommend this practice!
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent. We are so happy to have found him.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent; he communicates well, and he listens well.
May 22, 2026
5
I very much appreciated Dr. Shen's approach, demeanor, bedside manner, and his expertise, understanding of questions, etc. It was just a great experience. Fortunately, we don't have to go back, but if I ever did have an issue, he'd be at the top of the list. Thanks so much.
May 22, 2026
5
The staff, doctors and nurses that I have been in contact with are very polite and professional.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was very thorough in the exam and took plenty of time to answer my questions, made sure I had all my questions answered before we ended the appointment and was just very observant and just offered some great next steps for me with my diagnosis of Parkinson's.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr Shen explained everything thoroughly and took the time to explain my options.
May 22, 2026
5
I would highly recommend Dr Shen to anyone that needs a neurologist. He cares very much about his patients and he listens. I have total trust in him.
May 16, 2026
5
Staff were very professional, very helpful, very capable and caring during sometimes difficult maneuvering with wheelchairs, etc. It is wonderful that the facility there has a wheelchair available for use of patients.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a remarkably good doctor. He is one of the most courteous and intelligent doctors I have come to meet in the WellSTAR system. He knows a great deal. He takes time to listen and he cares about the customer. I do not know of a better doctor than Dr. Shen.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is very thorough. He had studied my medical records and knew everything about me. He is a great listener and asks questions in a way that makes a patient comfortable. My daughter and I feel confident about the care I received.
May 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took his time and explained everything. Answered all questions. e were very pleased. Thank you also for having a very knowledgeable staff.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen has been informative, supportive, encouraging and very very patient to provide answers to my many questions and concerns. He is very pleasant and genuinely kind.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen and the people working at this place-were very caring. The doctor listened to me carefully and explained everything to me and my husband; we were very pleased and left feeling confident.
May 6, 2026
5
I'm well pleased with the service the doctor and his staff are always friendly with the upmost concern for my health.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and the entire staff, provided outstanding care.
May 1, 2026
5
Very efficient check in process. Med asst was polite and efficient. Dr. was professional, skilled, with great bedside manner. Nurse was efficient and very pleasant.
April 30, 2026
5
Very enjoyable visit
April 24, 2026
5
Great doctor , very meticulous and listens! One of the best doctors I've had.
April 24, 2026
5
Felt great about diagnosed and treatment by doctor
April 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. He takes very good care of the patients. Thank you.
April 22, 2026
5
Always excellent!
April 19, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best at what he does. He's very professional and very thorough. Nurse carry is also great and so is the woman that takes my vitals she is also very friendly and professional highly recommend.
April 11, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 2026
3
Dr. Shen answered some questions I've had since childhood and about my present health. He gave me some physical tests to see where I have problems. I could tell my right hand is not as strong as my left by one of the tests.
May 8, 2026
3
Dr. Shen answered some questions I've had since childhood and about my present health. He gave me some physical tests to see where I have problems. I could tell my right hand is not as strong as my left by one of the tests.
May 8, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 2026
5
The provider was knowledgeable about what he was saying, and he took the time to explain all the treatment options.
May 30, 2026
5
Dr Shen and his staff are the best!
May 30, 2026
5
It was nice that the Doctor apologized for running late.
May 29, 2026
5
Very good and the doctor was very respectful for my wife's problems
May 28, 2026
5
Dr Shen is an excellent Neurologist and he puts me at ease very knowledgeable.
May 25, 2026
5
I recommend this practice!
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent. We are so happy to have found him.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent; he communicates well, and he listens well.
May 22, 2026
5
I very much appreciated Dr. Shen's approach, demeanor, bedside manner, and his expertise, understanding of questions, etc. It was just a great experience. Fortunately, we don't have to go back, but if I ever did have an issue, he'd be at the top of the list. Thanks so much.
May 22, 2026
5
The staff, doctors and nurses that I have been in contact with are very polite and professional.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was very thorough in the exam and took plenty of time to answer my questions, made sure I had all my questions answered before we ended the appointment and was just very observant and just offered some great next steps for me with my diagnosis of Parkinson's.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr Shen explained everything thoroughly and took the time to explain my options.
May 22, 2026
5
I would highly recommend Dr Shen to anyone that needs a neurologist. He cares very much about his patients and he listens. I have total trust in him.
May 16, 2026
5
Staff were very professional, very helpful, very capable and caring during sometimes difficult maneuvering with wheelchairs, etc. It is wonderful that the facility there has a wheelchair available for use of patients.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a remarkably good doctor. He is one of the most courteous and intelligent doctors I have come to meet in the WellSTAR system. He knows a great deal. He takes time to listen and he cares about the customer. I do not know of a better doctor than Dr. Shen.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is very thorough. He had studied my medical records and knew everything about me. He is a great listener and asks questions in a way that makes a patient comfortable. My daughter and I feel confident about the care I received.
May 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took his time and explained everything. Answered all questions. e were very pleased. Thank you also for having a very knowledgeable staff.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen has been informative, supportive, encouraging and very very patient to provide answers to my many questions and concerns. He is very pleasant and genuinely kind.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen and the people working at this place-were very caring. The doctor listened to me carefully and explained everything to me and my husband; we were very pleased and left feeling confident.
May 6, 2026
5
I'm well pleased with the service the doctor and his staff are always friendly with the upmost concern for my health.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and the entire staff, provided outstanding care.
May 1, 2026
5
Very efficient check in process. Med asst was polite and efficient. Dr. was professional, skilled, with great bedside manner. Nurse was efficient and very pleasant.
April 30, 2026
5
Very enjoyable visit
April 24, 2026
5
Great doctor , very meticulous and listens! One of the best doctors I've had.
April 24, 2026
5
Felt great about diagnosed and treatment by doctor
April 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. He takes very good care of the patients. Thank you.
April 22, 2026
5
Always excellent!
April 19, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best at what he does. He's very professional and very thorough. Nurse carry is also great and so is the woman that takes my vitals she is also very friendly and professional highly recommend.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr Shen and his staff are the best!
May 30, 2026
5
The provider was knowledgeable about what he was saying, and he took the time to explain all the treatment options.
May 30, 2026
5
It was nice that the Doctor apologized for running late.
May 29, 2026
5
Very good and the doctor was very respectful for my wife's problems
May 28, 2026
5
Dr Shen is an excellent Neurologist and he puts me at ease very knowledgeable.
May 25, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was very thorough in the exam and took plenty of time to answer my questions, made sure I had all my questions answered before we ended the appointment and was just very observant and just offered some great next steps for me with my diagnosis of Parkinson's.
May 24, 2026
5
I recommend this practice!
May 24, 2026
5
Staff were very professional, very helpful, very capable and caring during sometimes difficult maneuvering with wheelchairs, etc. It is wonderful that the facility there has a wheelchair available for use of patients.
May 24, 2026
5
I very much appreciated Dr. Shen's approach, demeanor, bedside manner, and his expertise, understanding of questions, etc. It was just a great experience. Fortunately, we don't have to go back, but if I ever did have an issue, he'd be at the top of the list. Thanks so much.
May 22, 2026
5
The staff, doctors and nurses that I have been in contact with are very polite and professional.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen explained everything thoroughly and took the time to explain my options.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent. We are so happy to have found him.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent; he communicates well, and he listens well.
May 22, 2026
5
I would highly recommend Dr Shen to anyone that needs a neurologist. He cares very much about his patients and he listens. I have total trust in him.
May 16, 2026
3
Dr. Shen answered some questions I've had since childhood and about my present health. He gave me some physical tests to see where I have problems. I could tell my right hand is not as strong as my left by one of the tests.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a remarkably good doctor. He is one of the most courteous and intelligent doctors I have come to meet in the WellSTAR system. He knows a great deal. He takes time to listen and he cares about the customer. I do not know of a better doctor than Dr. Shen.
May 8, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is very thorough. He had studied my medical records and knew everything about me. He is a great listener and asks questions in a way that makes a patient comfortable. My daughter and I feel confident about the care I received.
May 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took his time and explained everything. Answered all questions. e were very pleased. Thank you also for having a very knowledgeable staff.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen has been informative, supportive, encouraging and very very patient to provide answers to my many questions and concerns. He is very pleasant and genuinely kind.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen and the people working at this place-were very caring. The doctor listened to me carefully and explained everything to me and my husband; we were very pleased and left feeling confident.
May 6, 2026
5
I'm well pleased with the service the doctor and his staff are always friendly with the upmost concern for my health.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and the entire staff, provided outstanding care.
May 1, 2026
5
Very efficient check in process. Med asst was polite and efficient. Dr. was professional, skilled, with great bedside manner. Nurse was efficient and very pleasant.
April 30, 2026
5
Great doctor , very meticulous and listens! One of the best doctors I've had.
April 24, 2026
5
Very enjoyable visit
April 24, 2026
5
Felt great about diagnosed and treatment by doctor
April 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. He takes very good care of the patients. Thank you.
April 22, 2026
5
Always excellent!
April 19, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best at what he does. He's very professional and very thorough. Nurse carry is also great and so is the woman that takes my vitals she is also very friendly and professional highly recommend.
April 11, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best at what he does. He's very professional and very thorough. Nurse carry is also great and so is the woman that takes my vitals she is also very friendly and professional highly recommend.
April 11, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 2026
5
Always excellent!
April 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. He takes very good care of the patients. Thank you.
April 22, 2026
5
Felt great about diagnosed and treatment by doctor
April 23, 2026
5
Very enjoyable visit
April 24, 2026
5
Great doctor , very meticulous and listens! One of the best doctors I've had.
April 24, 2026
5
Very efficient check in process. Med asst was polite and efficient. Dr. was professional, skilled, with great bedside manner. Nurse was efficient and very pleasant.
April 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and the entire staff, provided outstanding care.
May 1, 2026
5
I'm well pleased with the service the doctor and his staff are always friendly with the upmost concern for my health.
May 3, 2026
5
Dr Shen and the people working at this place-were very caring. The doctor listened to me carefully and explained everything to me and my husband; we were very pleased and left feeling confident.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen has been informative, supportive, encouraging and very very patient to provide answers to my many questions and concerns. He is very pleasant and genuinely kind.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took his time and explained everything. Answered all questions. e were very pleased. Thank you also for having a very knowledgeable staff.
May 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is very thorough. He had studied my medical records and knew everything about me. He is a great listener and asks questions in a way that makes a patient comfortable. My daughter and I feel confident about the care I received.
May 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a remarkably good doctor. He is one of the most courteous and intelligent doctors I have come to meet in the WellSTAR system. He knows a great deal. He takes time to listen and he cares about the customer. I do not know of a better doctor than Dr. Shen.
May 8, 2026
3
Dr. Shen answered some questions I've had since childhood and about my present health. He gave me some physical tests to see where I have problems. I could tell my right hand is not as strong as my left by one of the tests.
May 8, 2026
5
I would highly recommend Dr Shen to anyone that needs a neurologist. He cares very much about his patients and he listens. I have total trust in him.
May 16, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent; he communicates well, and he listens well.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent. We are so happy to have found him.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen explained everything thoroughly and took the time to explain my options.
May 22, 2026
5
The staff, doctors and nurses that I have been in contact with are very polite and professional.
May 22, 2026
5
I very much appreciated Dr. Shen's approach, demeanor, bedside manner, and his expertise, understanding of questions, etc. It was just a great experience. Fortunately, we don't have to go back, but if I ever did have an issue, he'd be at the top of the list. Thanks so much.
May 22, 2026
5
Staff were very professional, very helpful, very capable and caring during sometimes difficult maneuvering with wheelchairs, etc. It is wonderful that the facility there has a wheelchair available for use of patients.
May 24, 2026
5
I recommend this practice!
May 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was very thorough in the exam and took plenty of time to answer my questions, made sure I had all my questions answered before we ended the appointment and was just very observant and just offered some great next steps for me with my diagnosis of Parkinson's.
May 24, 2026
5
Dr Shen is an excellent Neurologist and he puts me at ease very knowledgeable.
May 25, 2026
5
Very good and the doctor was very respectful for my wife's problems
May 28, 2026
5
It was nice that the Doctor apologized for running late.
May 29, 2026
5
The provider was knowledgeable about what he was saying, and he took the time to explain all the treatment options.
May 30, 2026
5
Dr Shen and his staff are the best!
May 30, 2026
Publications and Articles
JohnElliottCare
John Elliott was a builder who enjoyed meeting with clients and planning their future homes. But the effects of Parkinson’s disease made it hard for him to meet with clients and live his life. Then he found a new sense of hope thanks to the Wellstar Parkinson’s and Tremors Program and a procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS). His experience is a powerful testament to the value of comprehensive care and how his neurologists, functional neurosurgeon and nurse navigator helped him rebuild his life.
Symptoms that were hard to shake
John has been building custom homes in Marietta for 45 years—a career defined by personal relationships with his clients. He loves spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and bushhogging the multi-generational family farm.
But in 2015, John’s hands began to shake. A former client and friend who was a retired neurologist recommended he see Dr. Thomas Holmes, a Wellstar neurologist.
A DaTscan, a type of nuclear imaging test that takes images of the brain, helped Dr. Holmes see a loss in John’s dopamine-producing neurons, which indicates Parkinson’s disease. The progressive neurological disorder affects a person’s motor functions and movements.
At first, medication helped. But years after his diagnosis, John’s medications were barely effective.
“A big part of custom home building is your interaction with your client,” John said. “Meeting with the customer became somewhat of a problem.”
His tremors and involuntary mouth movements left him feeling embarrassed.
“I kind of went into a shell and didn't want to see people because they would make comments, particularly about the mouth movement,” he said. “You want to hide.”
