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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 497 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Wonderful experience
November 28, 2025
5
Overall, a great experience. Dr. Shen was professional, genuine, and really listened to my concerns. What really impressed me was that he took time to review my full chart ahead of our appointment. His bedside manner was excellent! I left feeling informed, confident, and with a plan I fully understand.
November 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant & professional staff. This was my initial visit with Dr. Shen. He was very thorough and patient when discussing my extensive history as well as my lengthy medication list. He has a very comfortable, knowledgeable mannerism.
November 26, 2025
5
Very informative
November 26, 2025
5
Excellent Doctor, relies very well with patients.
November 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is personable, encourages conversation about my status, responds to my questions, overall very competent
November 22, 2025
5
Everyone from the greeting nurse to the doctor was fantastic. And it was nice meeting a doctor that was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was very concerned about my problem. And I would definitely recommend him to my family. He was very good. He was thorough. He's friendly. He's very professional.
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and the whole team were fantastic
November 15, 2025
4
I think everything was done very well. I definitely like Dr. Shen. He is very thorough and very kind. Thank you.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable person..
November 13, 2025
5
Excellent service from wellstar
November 13, 2025
5
The only thing I would say is if I could get him to have an office closer to Lake Arrowhead it would save me an hour each way in driving!
November 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen was a true professional and his communication was clear. He was took his time and covered all the questions we had.we felt very valued.
November 7, 2025
5
My experience from the receptionist to the nurse they were very caring and professional. Dr. Shen took time to explain to me about the change in my medication and my other options for my tremors. I would recommend him to any family member or friends.
November 6, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly, caring, listen to me and provide outstanding care. I am extremely pleased with the terrific health care treatment that Dr. Shen consistently provides. He is great!
November 5, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Shen and everyone in there, all the girls behind the desk and everything have all been wonderful to work with. They're professional and friendly and very pleased with our service.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr Shen was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain several things to me which I really appreciated. He has a very good bedside manner. He wanted to know about a product I was using to help with an issue that is common among Parkinsons patients. I can tell He really cares. People really appreciate help that other patients might have used. So glad I chose Dr Shen as my new neurologist!!!!
November 1, 2025
5
Dr Shen was extremely informative in regards to my husbands parkinsons disease. More so than any other neurologist that he's seen in the past. He was very easy going and patient and with very good communication skills as far as explaining things in a way my husband and I could understand.
October 26, 2025
5
Fantastic
October 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is an exceptionally intelligent specialist who also conducts himself as a caring doctor. For the patient, Dr. Shen inspires confidence that that he or she is receiving the best medical judgment, and will benefit from from the best in technical skill. In addition, Dr. Shen is a true gentleman, and is a valuable asset to the Wellstar Group.
October 27, 2025
5
Dr Shen is great!
October 23, 2025
5
It was very nice of the Doctor to apologize for running slightly behind schedule.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is attentive and informative and communicates well
October 16, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is just fantastic and I appreciate his help. Thank you.
October 17, 2025
5
Totally happy.
October 20, 2025
5
It's all good at this point.
October 15, 2025
5
I am very thankful that I was seen as a new patient so quickly!
October 11, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a great doctor. he took his time with me and even looked up the medication that humana would approve. he is great
October 9, 2025
5
I had a great experience with the provider Dr shen, he is a good listener and explainer
October 11, 2025
5
Dr listened to me and my family, did not rush, and gave me options.
October 9, 2025
5
Wonderful experience
November 28, 2025
5
Overall, a great experience. Dr. Shen was professional, genuine, and really listened to my concerns. What really impressed me was that he took time to review my full chart ahead of our appointment. His bedside manner was excellent! I left feeling informed, confident, and with a plan I fully understand.
November 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant & professional staff. This was my initial visit with Dr. Shen. He was very thorough and patient when discussing my extensive history as well as my lengthy medication list. He has a very comfortable, knowledgeable mannerism.
November 26, 2025
5
Very informative
November 26, 2025
5
Excellent Doctor, relies very well with patients.
November 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is personable, encourages conversation about my status, responds to my questions, overall very competent
November 22, 2025
5
Everyone from the greeting nurse to the doctor was fantastic. And it was nice meeting a doctor that was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was very concerned about my problem. And I would definitely recommend him to my family. He was very good. He was thorough. He's friendly. He's very professional.
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and the whole team were fantastic
November 15, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable person..
November 13, 2025
5
Excellent service from wellstar
November 13, 2025
5
The only thing I would say is if I could get him to have an office closer to Lake Arrowhead it would save me an hour each way in driving!
November 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen was a true professional and his communication was clear. He was took his time and covered all the questions we had.we felt very valued.
November 7, 2025
5
My experience from the receptionist to the nurse they were very caring and professional. Dr. Shen took time to explain to me about the change in my medication and my other options for my tremors. I would recommend him to any family member or friends.
November 6, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly, caring, listen to me and provide outstanding care. I am extremely pleased with the terrific health care treatment that Dr. Shen consistently provides. He is great!
November 5, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Shen and everyone in there, all the girls behind the desk and everything have all been wonderful to work with. They're professional and friendly and very pleased with our service.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr Shen was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain several things to me which I really appreciated. He has a very good bedside manner. He wanted to know about a product I was using to help with an issue that is common among Parkinsons patients. I can tell He really cares. People really appreciate help that other patients might have used. So glad I chose Dr Shen as my new neurologist!!!!
November 1, 2025
5
Dr Shen was extremely informative in regards to my husbands parkinsons disease. More so than any other neurologist that he's seen in the past. He was very easy going and patient and with very good communication skills as far as explaining things in a way my husband and I could understand.
October 26, 2025
5
Fantastic
October 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is an exceptionally intelligent specialist who also conducts himself as a caring doctor. For the patient, Dr. Shen inspires confidence that that he or she is receiving the best medical judgment, and will benefit from from the best in technical skill. In addition, Dr. Shen is a true gentleman, and is a valuable asset to the Wellstar Group.
October 27, 2025
5
Dr Shen is great!
October 23, 2025
5
It was very nice of the Doctor to apologize for running slightly behind schedule.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is attentive and informative and communicates well
October 16, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is just fantastic and I appreciate his help. Thank you.
October 17, 2025
5
Totally happy.
October 20, 2025
5
It's all good at this point.
October 15, 2025
5
I am very thankful that I was seen as a new patient so quickly!
October 11, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a great doctor. he took his time with me and even looked up the medication that humana would approve. he is great
October 9, 2025
5
I had a great experience with the provider Dr shen, he is a good listener and explainer
October 11, 2025
5
Dr listened to me and my family, did not rush, and gave me options.
October 9, 2025
4
I think everything was done very well. I definitely like Dr. Shen. He is very thorough and very kind. Thank you.
November 14, 2025
4
I think everything was done very well. I definitely like Dr. Shen. He is very thorough and very kind. Thank you.
November 14, 2025
5
Wonderful experience
November 28, 2025
5
Overall, a great experience. Dr. Shen was professional, genuine, and really listened to my concerns. What really impressed me was that he took time to review my full chart ahead of our appointment. His bedside manner was excellent! I left feeling informed, confident, and with a plan I fully understand.
November 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant & professional staff. This was my initial visit with Dr. Shen. He was very thorough and patient when discussing my extensive history as well as my lengthy medication list. He has a very comfortable, knowledgeable mannerism.
November 26, 2025
5
Very informative
November 26, 2025
5
Excellent Doctor, relies very well with patients.
November 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is personable, encourages conversation about my status, responds to my questions, overall very competent
November 22, 2025
5
Everyone from the greeting nurse to the doctor was fantastic. And it was nice meeting a doctor that was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was very concerned about my problem. And I would definitely recommend him to my family. He was very good. He was thorough. He's friendly. He's very professional.
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and the whole team were fantastic
November 15, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable person..
November 13, 2025
5
Excellent service from wellstar
November 13, 2025
5
The only thing I would say is if I could get him to have an office closer to Lake Arrowhead it would save me an hour each way in driving!
November 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen was a true professional and his communication was clear. He was took his time and covered all the questions we had.we felt very valued.
November 7, 2025
5
My experience from the receptionist to the nurse they were very caring and professional. Dr. Shen took time to explain to me about the change in my medication and my other options for my tremors. I would recommend him to any family member or friends.
November 6, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly, caring, listen to me and provide outstanding care. I am extremely pleased with the terrific health care treatment that Dr. Shen consistently provides. He is great!
November 5, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Shen and everyone in there, all the girls behind the desk and everything have all been wonderful to work with. They're professional and friendly and very pleased with our service.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr Shen was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain several things to me which I really appreciated. He has a very good bedside manner. He wanted to know about a product I was using to help with an issue that is common among Parkinsons patients. I can tell He really cares. People really appreciate help that other patients might have used. So glad I chose Dr Shen as my new neurologist!!!!
November 1, 2025
5
Dr Shen was extremely informative in regards to my husbands parkinsons disease. More so than any other neurologist that he's seen in the past. He was very easy going and patient and with very good communication skills as far as explaining things in a way my husband and I could understand.
October 26, 2025
5
Fantastic
October 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is an exceptionally intelligent specialist who also conducts himself as a caring doctor. For the patient, Dr. Shen inspires confidence that that he or she is receiving the best medical judgment, and will benefit from from the best in technical skill. In addition, Dr. Shen is a true gentleman, and is a valuable asset to the Wellstar Group.
October 27, 2025
5
Dr Shen is great!
October 23, 2025
5
It was very nice of the Doctor to apologize for running slightly behind schedule.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is attentive and informative and communicates well
October 16, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is just fantastic and I appreciate his help. Thank you.
October 17, 2025
5
Totally happy.
October 20, 2025
5
It's all good at this point.
October 15, 2025
5
I am very thankful that I was seen as a new patient so quickly!
October 11, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a great doctor. he took his time with me and even looked up the medication that humana would approve. he is great
October 9, 2025
5
I had a great experience with the provider Dr shen, he is a good listener and explainer
October 11, 2025
5
Dr listened to me and my family, did not rush, and gave me options.
October 9, 2025
5
Wonderful experience
November 28, 2025
5
Excellent Doctor, relies very well with patients.
November 26, 2025
5
Overall, a great experience. Dr. Shen was professional, genuine, and really listened to my concerns. What really impressed me was that he took time to review my full chart ahead of our appointment. His bedside manner was excellent! I left feeling informed, confident, and with a plan I fully understand.
November 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant & professional staff. This was my initial visit with Dr. Shen. He was very thorough and patient when discussing my extensive history as well as my lengthy medication list. He has a very comfortable, knowledgeable mannerism.
November 26, 2025
5
Very informative
November 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is personable, encourages conversation about my status, responds to my questions, overall very competent
November 22, 2025
5
Everyone from the greeting nurse to the doctor was fantastic. And it was nice meeting a doctor that was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was very concerned about my problem. And I would definitely recommend him to my family. He was very good. He was thorough. He's friendly. He's very professional.
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and the whole team were fantastic
November 15, 2025
4
I think everything was done very well. I definitely like Dr. Shen. He is very thorough and very kind. Thank you.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable person..
November 13, 2025
5
Excellent service from wellstar
November 13, 2025
5
The only thing I would say is if I could get him to have an office closer to Lake Arrowhead it would save me an hour each way in driving!
November 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen was a true professional and his communication was clear. He was took his time and covered all the questions we had.we felt very valued.
November 7, 2025
5
My experience from the receptionist to the nurse they were very caring and professional. Dr. Shen took time to explain to me about the change in my medication and my other options for my tremors. I would recommend him to any family member or friends.
November 6, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly, caring, listen to me and provide outstanding care. I am extremely pleased with the terrific health care treatment that Dr. Shen consistently provides. He is great!
November 5, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Shen and everyone in there, all the girls behind the desk and everything have all been wonderful to work with. They're professional and friendly and very pleased with our service.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr Shen was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain several things to me which I really appreciated. He has a very good bedside manner. He wanted to know about a product I was using to help with an issue that is common among Parkinsons patients. I can tell He really cares. People really appreciate help that other patients might have used. So glad I chose Dr Shen as my new neurologist!!!!
November 1, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is an exceptionally intelligent specialist who also conducts himself as a caring doctor. For the patient, Dr. Shen inspires confidence that that he or she is receiving the best medical judgment, and will benefit from from the best in technical skill. In addition, Dr. Shen is a true gentleman, and is a valuable asset to the Wellstar Group.
October 27, 2025
5
Dr Shen was extremely informative in regards to my husbands parkinsons disease. More so than any other neurologist that he's seen in the past. He was very easy going and patient and with very good communication skills as far as explaining things in a way my husband and I could understand.
October 26, 2025
5
Fantastic
October 26, 2025
5
Dr Shen is great!
October 23, 2025
5
Totally happy.
October 20, 2025
5
It was very nice of the Doctor to apologize for running slightly behind schedule.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is just fantastic and I appreciate his help. Thank you.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is attentive and informative and communicates well
October 16, 2025
5
It's all good at this point.
October 15, 2025
5
I am very thankful that I was seen as a new patient so quickly!
October 11, 2025
5
I had a great experience with the provider Dr shen, he is a good listener and explainer
October 11, 2025
5
Dr listened to me and my family, did not rush, and gave me options.
October 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a great doctor. he took his time with me and even looked up the medication that humana would approve. he is great
October 9, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a great doctor. he took his time with me and even looked up the medication that humana would approve. he is great
October 9, 2025
5
Dr listened to me and my family, did not rush, and gave me options.
October 9, 2025
5
I had a great experience with the provider Dr shen, he is a good listener and explainer
October 11, 2025
5
I am very thankful that I was seen as a new patient so quickly!
October 11, 2025
5
It's all good at this point.
October 15, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is attentive and informative and communicates well
October 16, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is just fantastic and I appreciate his help. Thank you.
October 17, 2025
5
It was very nice of the Doctor to apologize for running slightly behind schedule.
October 17, 2025
5
Totally happy.
October 20, 2025
5
Dr Shen is great!
October 23, 2025
5
Fantastic
October 26, 2025
5
Dr Shen was extremely informative in regards to my husbands parkinsons disease. More so than any other neurologist that he's seen in the past. He was very easy going and patient and with very good communication skills as far as explaining things in a way my husband and I could understand.
October 26, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is an exceptionally intelligent specialist who also conducts himself as a caring doctor. For the patient, Dr. Shen inspires confidence that that he or she is receiving the best medical judgment, and will benefit from from the best in technical skill. In addition, Dr. Shen is a true gentleman, and is a valuable asset to the Wellstar Group.
October 27, 2025
5
Dr Shen was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain several things to me which I really appreciated. He has a very good bedside manner. He wanted to know about a product I was using to help with an issue that is common among Parkinsons patients. I can tell He really cares. People really appreciate help that other patients might have used. So glad I chose Dr Shen as my new neurologist!!!!
November 1, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Shen and everyone in there, all the girls behind the desk and everything have all been wonderful to work with. They're professional and friendly and very pleased with our service.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly, caring, listen to me and provide outstanding care. I am extremely pleased with the terrific health care treatment that Dr. Shen consistently provides. He is great!
November 5, 2025
5
My experience from the receptionist to the nurse they were very caring and professional. Dr. Shen took time to explain to me about the change in my medication and my other options for my tremors. I would recommend him to any family member or friends.
November 6, 2025
5
Dr Shen was a true professional and his communication was clear. He was took his time and covered all the questions we had.we felt very valued.
November 7, 2025
5
The only thing I would say is if I could get him to have an office closer to Lake Arrowhead it would save me an hour each way in driving!
November 9, 2025
5
Excellent service from wellstar
November 13, 2025
5
Dr Shen is a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable person..
November 13, 2025
4
I think everything was done very well. I definitely like Dr. Shen. He is very thorough and very kind. Thank you.
November 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen and the whole team were fantastic
November 15, 2025
5
Everyone from the greeting nurse to the doctor was fantastic. And it was nice meeting a doctor that was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was very concerned about my problem. And I would definitely recommend him to my family. He was very good. He was thorough. He's friendly. He's very professional.
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is personable, encourages conversation about my status, responds to my questions, overall very competent
November 22, 2025
5
Very informative
November 26, 2025
5
Very pleasant & professional staff. This was my initial visit with Dr. Shen. He was very thorough and patient when discussing my extensive history as well as my lengthy medication list. He has a very comfortable, knowledgeable mannerism.
November 26, 2025
5
Overall, a great experience. Dr. Shen was professional, genuine, and really listened to my concerns. What really impressed me was that he took time to review my full chart ahead of our appointment. His bedside manner was excellent! I left feeling informed, confident, and with a plan I fully understand.
November 26, 2025
5
Excellent Doctor, relies very well with patients.
November 26, 2025
5
Wonderful experience
November 28, 2025
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.”
