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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
Essential Tremor
Huntington's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Tremor
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 485 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 7, 2025
5
Jack Shen was very attentive and gave confidence in treatment
August 8, 2025
2
This does not have anything to do with my visit. But, it's ongoing problem with the practice. I can send a message to my provider and I never hear back. I have waited over a week and I just give up and delete the message. No one seems to check the messages and calling rarely leads you to a real person. That's the biggest issue I have with this practice. No one is available outside of an specific appointment time.
August 5, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Shen is very patient and knowledgeable. He diagnosed my problem and gave me therapies and paperwork for remediation.
August 3, 2025
5
I was heard and tended to exceptionally
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all courteous, friendly, caring and provide excellent health care. I know I am in excellent hands every time I visit their office.
August 2, 2025
5
We greatly appreciate Dr. Shen's courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and compassion, and we think he is a wonderful neurologist.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr.Shen has greatly improved my symptoms.
August 2, 2025
5
I felt that to be fairly young as Dr. Shen is, his knowledge and concerns are very high. I like that he went through my records in MyChart and was informed fully as to my past experiences and illnesses before I entered his office or examining room.
July 31, 2025
5
While Dr Shen and team are top notch, the draconian reminder system with multiple reminders AFTER I'd already checked in, which included a demand for a verbal call back to confirm along with a threat to lose your appointment if not there 15 minutes early is really just a bit more than necessary. Definitely poorly reflects on the team in place, whoever has implemented this policy.
July 31, 2025
5
Doctor Shen answers my questions.
July 31, 2025
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr.Jack..He is amazing!! He listens so carefully and patiently.His bedside manner and disposition are second to none.I also really like his nurse Vanesca.
July 30, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit
July 30, 2025
5
You covered it!
July 26, 2025
5
I always have a great experience when I visit Wellstar. Dr. Shen and the staff are very kind, professional, helpful, and always exceed my expectations.
July 24, 2025
5
Although I do not visit Dr. Shen frequently, I felt like he really knew me and remembered what I had told him in the past. That is very unique in healthcare today.
July 25, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 7, 2025
5
Jack Shen was very attentive and gave confidence in treatment
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Shen is very patient and knowledgeable. He diagnosed my problem and gave me therapies and paperwork for remediation.
August 3, 2025
5
I was heard and tended to exceptionally
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all courteous, friendly, caring and provide excellent health care. I know I am in excellent hands every time I visit their office.
August 2, 2025
5
We greatly appreciate Dr. Shen's courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and compassion, and we think he is a wonderful neurologist.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr.Shen has greatly improved my symptoms.
August 2, 2025
5
I felt that to be fairly young as Dr. Shen is, his knowledge and concerns are very high. I like that he went through my records in MyChart and was informed fully as to my past experiences and illnesses before I entered his office or examining room.
July 31, 2025
5
While Dr Shen and team are top notch, the draconian reminder system with multiple reminders AFTER I'd already checked in, which included a demand for a verbal call back to confirm along with a threat to lose your appointment if not there 15 minutes early is really just a bit more than necessary. Definitely poorly reflects on the team in place, whoever has implemented this policy.
July 31, 2025
5
Doctor Shen answers my questions.
July 31, 2025
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr.Jack..He is amazing!! He listens so carefully and patiently.His bedside manner and disposition are second to none.I also really like his nurse Vanesca.
July 30, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit
July 30, 2025
5
You covered it!
July 26, 2025
5
I always have a great experience when I visit Wellstar. Dr. Shen and the staff are very kind, professional, helpful, and always exceed my expectations.
July 24, 2025
5
Although I do not visit Dr. Shen frequently, I felt like he really knew me and remembered what I had told him in the past. That is very unique in healthcare today.
July 25, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
2
This does not have anything to do with my visit. But, it's ongoing problem with the practice. I can send a message to my provider and I never hear back. I have waited over a week and I just give up and delete the message. No one seems to check the messages and calling rarely leads you to a real person. That's the biggest issue I have with this practice. No one is available outside of an specific appointment time.
August 5, 2025
2
This does not have anything to do with my visit. But, it's ongoing problem with the practice. I can send a message to my provider and I never hear back. I have waited over a week and I just give up and delete the message. No one seems to check the messages and calling rarely leads you to a real person. That's the biggest issue I have with this practice. No one is available outside of an specific appointment time.
August 5, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 7, 2025
5
Jack Shen was very attentive and gave confidence in treatment
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Shen is very patient and knowledgeable. He diagnosed my problem and gave me therapies and paperwork for remediation.
August 3, 2025
5
I was heard and tended to exceptionally
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all courteous, friendly, caring and provide excellent health care. I know I am in excellent hands every time I visit their office.
August 2, 2025
5
We greatly appreciate Dr. Shen's courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and compassion, and we think he is a wonderful neurologist.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr.Shen has greatly improved my symptoms.
August 2, 2025
5
I felt that to be fairly young as Dr. Shen is, his knowledge and concerns are very high. I like that he went through my records in MyChart and was informed fully as to my past experiences and illnesses before I entered his office or examining room.
July 31, 2025
5
While Dr Shen and team are top notch, the draconian reminder system with multiple reminders AFTER I'd already checked in, which included a demand for a verbal call back to confirm along with a threat to lose your appointment if not there 15 minutes early is really just a bit more than necessary. Definitely poorly reflects on the team in place, whoever has implemented this policy.
July 31, 2025
5
Doctor Shen answers my questions.
July 31, 2025
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr.Jack..He is amazing!! He listens so carefully and patiently.His bedside manner and disposition are second to none.I also really like his nurse Vanesca.
July 30, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit
July 30, 2025
5
You covered it!
July 26, 2025
5
I always have a great experience when I visit Wellstar. Dr. Shen and the staff are very kind, professional, helpful, and always exceed my expectations.
July 24, 2025
5
Although I do not visit Dr. Shen frequently, I felt like he really knew me and remembered what I had told him in the past. That is very unique in healthcare today.
July 25, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
Jack Shen was very attentive and gave confidence in treatment
August 8, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 7, 2025
2
This does not have anything to do with my visit. But, it's ongoing problem with the practice. I can send a message to my provider and I never hear back. I have waited over a week and I just give up and delete the message. No one seems to check the messages and calling rarely leads you to a real person. That's the biggest issue I have with this practice. No one is available outside of an specific appointment time.
August 5, 2025
5
Dr Shen is very patient and knowledgeable. He diagnosed my problem and gave me therapies and paperwork for remediation.
August 3, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 3, 2025
5
We greatly appreciate Dr. Shen's courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and compassion, and we think he is a wonderful neurologist.
August 2, 2025
5
I was heard and tended to exceptionally
August 2, 2025
5
Dr.Shen has greatly improved my symptoms.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all courteous, friendly, caring and provide excellent health care. I know I am in excellent hands every time I visit their office.
August 2, 2025
5
While Dr Shen and team are top notch, the draconian reminder system with multiple reminders AFTER I'd already checked in, which included a demand for a verbal call back to confirm along with a threat to lose your appointment if not there 15 minutes early is really just a bit more than necessary. Definitely poorly reflects on the team in place, whoever has implemented this policy.
July 31, 2025
5
Doctor Shen answers my questions.
July 31, 2025
5
I felt that to be fairly young as Dr. Shen is, his knowledge and concerns are very high. I like that he went through my records in MyChart and was informed fully as to my past experiences and illnesses before I entered his office or examining room.
July 31, 2025
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr.Jack..He is amazing!! He listens so carefully and patiently.His bedside manner and disposition are second to none.I also really like his nurse Vanesca.
July 30, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit
July 30, 2025
5
You covered it!
July 26, 2025
5
Although I do not visit Dr. Shen frequently, I felt like he really knew me and remembered what I had told him in the past. That is very unique in healthcare today.
July 25, 2025
5
I always have a great experience when I visit Wellstar. Dr. Shen and the staff are very kind, professional, helpful, and always exceed my expectations.
July 24, 2025
5
I always have a great experience when I visit Wellstar. Dr. Shen and the staff are very kind, professional, helpful, and always exceed my expectations.
July 24, 2025
5
Although I do not visit Dr. Shen frequently, I felt like he really knew me and remembered what I had told him in the past. That is very unique in healthcare today.
July 25, 2025
5
You covered it!
July 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant visit
July 30, 2025
5
I can't say enough good things about Dr.Jack..He is amazing!! He listens so carefully and patiently.His bedside manner and disposition are second to none.I also really like his nurse Vanesca.
July 30, 2025
5
I felt that to be fairly young as Dr. Shen is, his knowledge and concerns are very high. I like that he went through my records in MyChart and was informed fully as to my past experiences and illnesses before I entered his office or examining room.
July 31, 2025
5
Doctor Shen answers my questions.
July 31, 2025
5
While Dr Shen and team are top notch, the draconian reminder system with multiple reminders AFTER I'd already checked in, which included a demand for a verbal call back to confirm along with a threat to lose your appointment if not there 15 minutes early is really just a bit more than necessary. Definitely poorly reflects on the team in place, whoever has implemented this policy.
July 31, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all courteous, friendly, caring and provide excellent health care. I know I am in excellent hands every time I visit their office.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr.Shen has greatly improved my symptoms.
August 2, 2025
5
I was heard and tended to exceptionally
August 2, 2025
5
We greatly appreciate Dr. Shen's courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and compassion, and we think he is a wonderful neurologist.
August 2, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 3, 2025
5
Dr Shen is very patient and knowledgeable. He diagnosed my problem and gave me therapies and paperwork for remediation.
August 3, 2025
2
This does not have anything to do with my visit. But, it's ongoing problem with the practice. I can send a message to my provider and I never hear back. I have waited over a week and I just give up and delete the message. No one seems to check the messages and calling rarely leads you to a real person. That's the biggest issue I have with this practice. No one is available outside of an specific appointment time.
August 5, 2025
5
Great experience!
August 7, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Jack Shen was very attentive and gave confidence in treatment
August 8, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
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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.”
