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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
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
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
Every one is very polite and respectful and very well informed
April 11, 2026
5
Staff was timely, friendly and and thorough Dr Shen was friendly, also thorough. Made sure we had all our questions answered before we left.
April 10, 2026
5
Excellent physician.
April 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great, but it is getting so difficult to get an appointment with him.
April 8, 2026
5
This visit was to access my tremors and provide 2nd opinion to my neurologist. Dr. Shen did an excellent job accessing my condition and giving me optional treatment options with clear assessments of the treatment benefits and side effects. Dr. Clearly communicated and answered all my questions. I am very appreciative of Dr Shen.
April 3, 2026
5
It was a fantastic examination. The employees were very nice. The doctor was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.
April 4, 2026
5
I had a hard time understanding the nurse's broken English.
April 3, 2026
5
I really liked Dr. Shen and was pleasantly.surprised by his listening skills and intelligence. #Afterc seengvnmany different Doctors he is the first to consider the meds and their amounts of them that I take. He is recommending tryimg to reduce or sop one and reduct the other in an effort to help with my all day every day sleepiness. I am so happy about this since I believe that like many seniors I am over medicated! feel So fortunate to have found Dr, Shen
April 2, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a very good doctor and he's very pleasant. He has a great personality and I enjoy him being my doctor.
April 3, 2026
5
Very clean and welcoming office and staff; I was quite pleased.
March 31, 2026
5
Great
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. ShEn is a great doctor. He's spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very well. Very nice man, very smart. I'm going to keep going to him. I like him a lot. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very good with my wife who can get confused easily because of her condition.
April 1, 2026
5
This visit as with all previous visits with Dr Shen, I feel that I received excellent treatment. I never felt rushed, he listened to my request for feedback, and he answered all of my questions.
March 27, 2026
5
Shen was awesome.. although It took a little while to get an appointment. It was well worth it.
March 26, 2026
5
Doctor Shen is very knowledgeable in his field. He listened intently and addressed all my concerns. I would recommend him highly.
March 22, 2026
5
I've met with Dr. Shen and his staff several times. Every single time it's always been calm. It's always been a very good visit. They're very efficient with their time, but I don't feel rushed either. He's an extremely attentive, good doctor, and I highly recommend him.
March 30, 2026
5
Appreciative of the extended time Dr Shen spent to give thorough exam, give lots of new information, and answer our questions.
March 21, 2026
5
This is a very nice office. The doctor and staff took very good care of me.
March 20, 2026
5
Great first visit!
March 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen thorough evaluation of my hand tremors. He was very patient and answered all my questions.
March 19, 2026
5
I just want to let you know that I do appreciate Dr. Shen and his staff very much. Everybody was very kind, very polite. They offered water to me or offered something to drink with a choice. And also because I had a driver with me, they also offered her something to drink, which I really appreciated. Thank you. Bye-bye.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen took his time with my treatment, explained everything thoroughly. His nurse, Carrey, was a fantastic educator.
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen listens to me and is very good at explaining things
March 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent.
March 7, 2026
5
First, parking was easy. Dr Shen listens and is very attentive. Wonderful man. Very knowledgeable.
March 6, 2026
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable about Parkinson's which was recommended to us.,
March 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen was so caring and didn't rush us He's the best!
March 7, 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
Every one is very polite and respectful and very well informed
April 11, 2026
5
Staff was timely, friendly and and thorough Dr Shen was friendly, also thorough. Made sure we had all our questions answered before we left.
April 10, 2026
5
Excellent physician.
April 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great, but it is getting so difficult to get an appointment with him.
April 8, 2026
5
This visit was to access my tremors and provide 2nd opinion to my neurologist. Dr. Shen did an excellent job accessing my condition and giving me optional treatment options with clear assessments of the treatment benefits and side effects. Dr. Clearly communicated and answered all my questions. I am very appreciative of Dr Shen.
April 3, 2026
5
It was a fantastic examination. The employees were very nice. The doctor was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.
April 4, 2026
5
I had a hard time understanding the nurse's broken English.
April 3, 2026
5
I really liked Dr. Shen and was pleasantly.surprised by his listening skills and intelligence. #Afterc seengvnmany different Doctors he is the first to consider the meds and their amounts of them that I take. He is recommending tryimg to reduce or sop one and reduct the other in an effort to help with my all day every day sleepiness. I am so happy about this since I believe that like many seniors I am over medicated! feel So fortunate to have found Dr, Shen
April 2, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a very good doctor and he's very pleasant. He has a great personality and I enjoy him being my doctor.
April 3, 2026
5
Very clean and welcoming office and staff; I was quite pleased.
March 31, 2026
5
Great
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. ShEn is a great doctor. He's spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very well. Very nice man, very smart. I'm going to keep going to him. I like him a lot. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very good with my wife who can get confused easily because of her condition.
April 1, 2026
5
This visit as with all previous visits with Dr Shen, I feel that I received excellent treatment. I never felt rushed, he listened to my request for feedback, and he answered all of my questions.
March 27, 2026
5
Shen was awesome.. although It took a little while to get an appointment. It was well worth it.
March 26, 2026
5
Doctor Shen is very knowledgeable in his field. He listened intently and addressed all my concerns. I would recommend him highly.
March 22, 2026
5
I've met with Dr. Shen and his staff several times. Every single time it's always been calm. It's always been a very good visit. They're very efficient with their time, but I don't feel rushed either. He's an extremely attentive, good doctor, and I highly recommend him.
March 30, 2026
5
Appreciative of the extended time Dr Shen spent to give thorough exam, give lots of new information, and answer our questions.
March 21, 2026
5
This is a very nice office. The doctor and staff took very good care of me.
March 20, 2026
5
Great first visit!
March 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen thorough evaluation of my hand tremors. He was very patient and answered all my questions.
March 19, 2026
5
I just want to let you know that I do appreciate Dr. Shen and his staff very much. Everybody was very kind, very polite. They offered water to me or offered something to drink with a choice. And also because I had a driver with me, they also offered her something to drink, which I really appreciated. Thank you. Bye-bye.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen took his time with my treatment, explained everything thoroughly. His nurse, Carrey, was a fantastic educator.
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen listens to me and is very good at explaining things
March 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent.
March 7, 2026
5
First, parking was easy. Dr Shen listens and is very attentive. Wonderful man. Very knowledgeable.
March 6, 2026
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable about Parkinson's which was recommended to us.,
March 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen was so caring and didn't rush us He's the best!
March 7, 2026
4
Office staff very kind and helpful Dr took time to listen and answer questions
April 18, 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
Every one is very polite and respectful and very well informed
April 11, 2026
5
Staff was timely, friendly and and thorough Dr Shen was friendly, also thorough. Made sure we had all our questions answered before we left.
April 10, 2026
5
Excellent physician.
April 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great, but it is getting so difficult to get an appointment with him.
April 8, 2026
5
This visit was to access my tremors and provide 2nd opinion to my neurologist. Dr. Shen did an excellent job accessing my condition and giving me optional treatment options with clear assessments of the treatment benefits and side effects. Dr. Clearly communicated and answered all my questions. I am very appreciative of Dr Shen.
April 3, 2026
5
It was a fantastic examination. The employees were very nice. The doctor was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.
April 4, 2026
5
I had a hard time understanding the nurse's broken English.
April 3, 2026
5
I really liked Dr. Shen and was pleasantly.surprised by his listening skills and intelligence. #Afterc seengvnmany different Doctors he is the first to consider the meds and their amounts of them that I take. He is recommending tryimg to reduce or sop one and reduct the other in an effort to help with my all day every day sleepiness. I am so happy about this since I believe that like many seniors I am over medicated! feel So fortunate to have found Dr, Shen
April 2, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a very good doctor and he's very pleasant. He has a great personality and I enjoy him being my doctor.
April 3, 2026
5
Very clean and welcoming office and staff; I was quite pleased.
March 31, 2026
5
Great
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. ShEn is a great doctor. He's spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very well. Very nice man, very smart. I'm going to keep going to him. I like him a lot. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very good with my wife who can get confused easily because of her condition.
April 1, 2026
5
This visit as with all previous visits with Dr Shen, I feel that I received excellent treatment. I never felt rushed, he listened to my request for feedback, and he answered all of my questions.
March 27, 2026
5
Shen was awesome.. although It took a little while to get an appointment. It was well worth it.
March 26, 2026
5
Doctor Shen is very knowledgeable in his field. He listened intently and addressed all my concerns. I would recommend him highly.
March 22, 2026
5
I've met with Dr. Shen and his staff several times. Every single time it's always been calm. It's always been a very good visit. They're very efficient with their time, but I don't feel rushed either. He's an extremely attentive, good doctor, and I highly recommend him.
March 30, 2026
5
Appreciative of the extended time Dr Shen spent to give thorough exam, give lots of new information, and answer our questions.
March 21, 2026
5
This is a very nice office. The doctor and staff took very good care of me.
March 20, 2026
5
Great first visit!
March 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen thorough evaluation of my hand tremors. He was very patient and answered all my questions.
March 19, 2026
5
I just want to let you know that I do appreciate Dr. Shen and his staff very much. Everybody was very kind, very polite. They offered water to me or offered something to drink with a choice. And also because I had a driver with me, they also offered her something to drink, which I really appreciated. Thank you. Bye-bye.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen took his time with my treatment, explained everything thoroughly. His nurse, Carrey, was a fantastic educator.
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen listens to me and is very good at explaining things
March 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent.
March 7, 2026
5
First, parking was easy. Dr Shen listens and is very attentive. Wonderful man. Very knowledgeable.
March 6, 2026
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable about Parkinson's which was recommended to us.,
March 6, 2026
5
Dr Shen was so caring and didn't rush us He's the best!
March 7, 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
Every one is very polite and respectful and very well informed
April 11, 2026
5
Staff was timely, friendly and and thorough Dr Shen was friendly, also thorough. Made sure we had all our questions answered before we left.
April 10, 2026
5
Excellent physician.
April 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great, but it is getting so difficult to get an appointment with him.
April 8, 2026
5
It was a fantastic examination. The employees were very nice. The doctor was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.
April 4, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a very good doctor and he's very pleasant. He has a great personality and I enjoy him being my doctor.
April 3, 2026
5
I had a hard time understanding the nurse's broken English.
April 3, 2026
5
This visit was to access my tremors and provide 2nd opinion to my neurologist. Dr. Shen did an excellent job accessing my condition and giving me optional treatment options with clear assessments of the treatment benefits and side effects. Dr. Clearly communicated and answered all my questions. I am very appreciative of Dr Shen.
April 3, 2026
5
I really liked Dr. Shen and was pleasantly.surprised by his listening skills and intelligence. #Afterc seengvnmany different Doctors he is the first to consider the meds and their amounts of them that I take. He is recommending tryimg to reduce or sop one and reduct the other in an effort to help with my all day every day sleepiness. I am so happy about this since I believe that like many seniors I am over medicated! feel So fortunate to have found Dr, Shen
April 2, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very good with my wife who can get confused easily because of her condition.
April 1, 2026
5
Very clean and welcoming office and staff; I was quite pleased.
March 31, 2026
5
I've met with Dr. Shen and his staff several times. Every single time it's always been calm. It's always been a very good visit. They're very efficient with their time, but I don't feel rushed either. He's an extremely attentive, good doctor, and I highly recommend him.
March 30, 2026
5
Dr. ShEn is a great doctor. He's spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very well. Very nice man, very smart. I'm going to keep going to him. I like him a lot. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
Great
March 28, 2026
5
This visit as with all previous visits with Dr Shen, I feel that I received excellent treatment. I never felt rushed, he listened to my request for feedback, and he answered all of my questions.
March 27, 2026
5
Shen was awesome.. although It took a little while to get an appointment. It was well worth it.
March 26, 2026
5
Doctor Shen is very knowledgeable in his field. He listened intently and addressed all my concerns. I would recommend him highly.
March 22, 2026
5
Appreciative of the extended time Dr Shen spent to give thorough exam, give lots of new information, and answer our questions.
March 21, 2026
5
This is a very nice office. The doctor and staff took very good care of me.
March 20, 2026
5
Great first visit!
March 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen thorough evaluation of my hand tremors. He was very patient and answered all my questions.
March 19, 2026
5
I just want to let you know that I do appreciate Dr. Shen and his staff very much. Everybody was very kind, very polite. They offered water to me or offered something to drink with a choice. And also because I had a driver with me, they also offered her something to drink, which I really appreciated. Thank you. Bye-bye.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen took his time with my treatment, explained everything thoroughly. His nurse, Carrey, was a fantastic educator.
March 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen listens to me and is very good at explaining things
March 9, 2026
5
Dr Shen was so caring and didn't rush us He's the best!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent.
March 7, 2026
5
First, parking was easy. Dr Shen listens and is very attentive. Wonderful man. Very knowledgeable.
March 6, 2026
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable about Parkinson's which was recommended to us.,
March 6, 2026
5
Very thorough and knowledgeable about Parkinson's which was recommended to us.,
March 6, 2026
5
First, parking was easy. Dr Shen listens and is very attentive. Wonderful man. Very knowledgeable.
March 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is excellent.
March 7, 2026
5
Dr Shen was so caring and didn't rush us He's the best!
March 7, 2026
5
Dr Shen listens to me and is very good at explaining things
March 9, 2026
5
Dr Shen took his time with my treatment, explained everything thoroughly. His nurse, Carrey, was a fantastic educator.
March 15, 2026
5
I just want to let you know that I do appreciate Dr. Shen and his staff very much. Everybody was very kind, very polite. They offered water to me or offered something to drink with a choice. And also because I had a driver with me, they also offered her something to drink, which I really appreciated. Thank you. Bye-bye.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen thorough evaluation of my hand tremors. He was very patient and answered all my questions.
March 19, 2026
5
Great first visit!
March 20, 2026
5
This is a very nice office. The doctor and staff took very good care of me.
March 20, 2026
5
Appreciative of the extended time Dr Shen spent to give thorough exam, give lots of new information, and answer our questions.
March 21, 2026
5
Doctor Shen is very knowledgeable in his field. He listened intently and addressed all my concerns. I would recommend him highly.
March 22, 2026
5
Shen was awesome.. although It took a little while to get an appointment. It was well worth it.
March 26, 2026
5
This visit as with all previous visits with Dr Shen, I feel that I received excellent treatment. I never felt rushed, he listened to my request for feedback, and he answered all of my questions.
March 27, 2026
5
Great
March 28, 2026
5
Dr. ShEn is a great doctor. He's spent a lot of time with me, explained everything very well. Very nice man, very smart. I'm going to keep going to him. I like him a lot. Thank you.
March 29, 2026
5
I've met with Dr. Shen and his staff several times. Every single time it's always been calm. It's always been a very good visit. They're very efficient with their time, but I don't feel rushed either. He's an extremely attentive, good doctor, and I highly recommend him.
March 30, 2026
5
Very clean and welcoming office and staff; I was quite pleased.
March 31, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very good with my wife who can get confused easily because of her condition.
April 1, 2026
5
I really liked Dr. Shen and was pleasantly.surprised by his listening skills and intelligence. #Afterc seengvnmany different Doctors he is the first to consider the meds and their amounts of them that I take. He is recommending tryimg to reduce or sop one and reduct the other in an effort to help with my all day every day sleepiness. I am so happy about this since I believe that like many seniors I am over medicated! feel So fortunate to have found Dr, Shen
April 2, 2026
5
This visit was to access my tremors and provide 2nd opinion to my neurologist. Dr. Shen did an excellent job accessing my condition and giving me optional treatment options with clear assessments of the treatment benefits and side effects. Dr. Clearly communicated and answered all my questions. I am very appreciative of Dr Shen.
April 3, 2026
5
I had a hard time understanding the nurse's broken English.
April 3, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a very good doctor and he's very pleasant. He has a great personality and I enjoy him being my doctor.
April 3, 2026
5
It was a fantastic examination. The employees were very nice. The doctor was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.
April 4, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great, but it is getting so difficult to get an appointment with him.
April 8, 2026
5
Excellent physician.
April 9, 2026
5
Staff was timely, friendly and and thorough Dr Shen was friendly, also thorough. Made sure we had all our questions answered before we left.
April 10, 2026
5
Every one is very polite and respectful and very well informed
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
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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.”
