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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 538 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
5
Dr. Shen is the best.
July 31, 2026
5
Doctor was great. The nurse was very good.
July 30, 2026
5
Very professional and respectful Doctor Shen listens carefully to take the best care
July 30, 2026
5
Spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Thank you Dr!
July 26, 2026
5
Dr Shen was great. He took his time with me and listened and gave me his honest feedback for what he felt the issue is.
July 24, 2026
5
Very nice staff, and all doctors/ nurses very courteous and helpful,
July 24, 2026
5
He took time with me and explained and tweeted my machine and I very much appreciate his taking the time with me. Thank you.
July 24, 2026
5
Vanesca was superb in her communications and customer service as she addressed my issues. The doctor was also very thorough in his addressing my questions.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable, he listens, he explains things and he has a terrific mannerism. I always feel confident that I am getting the best care possible.
July 18, 2026
5
Everything was fine
July 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great ? I apologize for not remembering his nurse's name. She is very very good& professional
July 16, 2026
5
Service was great. No wait. Got right in and everyone was very courteous. Greeted us like we were old friends!
July 10, 2026
3
It was ok
July 9, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional.
July 8, 2026
5
The technician at the lab where we got my blood drawn was amazing! She was friendly and fast. I didn't even feel the needle. Such a pleasant experience.
July 8, 2026
5
All of the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. All issues were handled and plenty of information plus accommodations were given as well.
July 4, 2026
5
Dr Shen genuinely seemed to care about what all had gone on with me where some Drs will only discuss things that are exactly part of their specialty, not considering how everything in our bodies work together. He listened well, was thorough, and very kind.
July 3, 2026
5
Very knowledgeable and very kind
July 2, 2026
5
Great
June 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and his staff always listens to my concerns. I had some extra questions for him during my visit and he took the time to listen, to recommend what he thought I needed for next steps and I definitely appreciate him and his staff. They're great.
June 27, 2026
5
Love Dr. Shen. He listened to everything I had to say, answered every question and concern I had, put together a plan. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
June 26, 2026
5
Dr. Shen Is very patient and knowledgeable. He takes the time to listen and understand your concerns.
June 21, 2026
5
Dr. Jack Shen is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is very considerate and communicates effectively, using language appropriate to the patient's understanding.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took time to familiarize himself with my very complicated medical history prior to the appointment. He very carefully laid out his medical opinion and explained options and why some treatments wouldn't be appropriate. We left with a very good understanding of my situation. Our thanks to him and Vanessa for their kindness.
June 19, 2026
5
Great experience!! A big thank you. Very helpful and informative.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was an excellent, excellent clinician and physician. Exam was thorough, took his time, explained everything, and was very personable. Great physician.
June 17, 2026
5
The receptionist made me wait to check out while she checked in other patients - as it turns out it would have only taken a minute or two to do so and I had to wait 10 minutes.
June 11, 2026
5
Always a positive experience
June 11, 2026
5
You did a great job. Thank you.
June 7, 2026
5
Simply outstanding
June 5, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is the best.
July 31, 2026
5
Doctor was great. The nurse was very good.
July 30, 2026
5
Very professional and respectful Doctor Shen listens carefully to take the best care
July 30, 2026
5
Spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Thank you Dr!
July 26, 2026
5
Dr Shen was great. He took his time with me and listened and gave me his honest feedback for what he felt the issue is.
July 24, 2026
5
Very nice staff, and all doctors/ nurses very courteous and helpful,
July 24, 2026
5
He took time with me and explained and tweeted my machine and I very much appreciate his taking the time with me. Thank you.
July 24, 2026
5
Vanesca was superb in her communications and customer service as she addressed my issues. The doctor was also very thorough in his addressing my questions.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable, he listens, he explains things and he has a terrific mannerism. I always feel confident that I am getting the best care possible.
July 18, 2026
5
Everything was fine
July 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great ? I apologize for not remembering his nurse's name. She is very very good& professional
July 16, 2026
5
Service was great. No wait. Got right in and everyone was very courteous. Greeted us like we were old friends!
July 10, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional.
July 8, 2026
5
The technician at the lab where we got my blood drawn was amazing! She was friendly and fast. I didn't even feel the needle. Such a pleasant experience.
July 8, 2026
5
All of the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. All issues were handled and plenty of information plus accommodations were given as well.
July 4, 2026
5
Dr Shen genuinely seemed to care about what all had gone on with me where some Drs will only discuss things that are exactly part of their specialty, not considering how everything in our bodies work together. He listened well, was thorough, and very kind.
July 3, 2026
5
Very knowledgeable and very kind
July 2, 2026
5
Great
June 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and his staff always listens to my concerns. I had some extra questions for him during my visit and he took the time to listen, to recommend what he thought I needed for next steps and I definitely appreciate him and his staff. They're great.
June 27, 2026
5
Love Dr. Shen. He listened to everything I had to say, answered every question and concern I had, put together a plan. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
June 26, 2026
5
Dr. Shen Is very patient and knowledgeable. He takes the time to listen and understand your concerns.
June 21, 2026
5
Dr. Jack Shen is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is very considerate and communicates effectively, using language appropriate to the patient's understanding.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took time to familiarize himself with my very complicated medical history prior to the appointment. He very carefully laid out his medical opinion and explained options and why some treatments wouldn't be appropriate. We left with a very good understanding of my situation. Our thanks to him and Vanessa for their kindness.
June 19, 2026
5
Great experience!! A big thank you. Very helpful and informative.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was an excellent, excellent clinician and physician. Exam was thorough, took his time, explained everything, and was very personable. Great physician.
June 17, 2026
5
The receptionist made me wait to check out while she checked in other patients - as it turns out it would have only taken a minute or two to do so and I had to wait 10 minutes.
June 11, 2026
5
Always a positive experience
June 11, 2026
5
You did a great job. Thank you.
June 7, 2026
5
Simply outstanding
June 5, 2026
3
It was ok
July 9, 2026
3
It was ok
July 9, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is the best.
July 31, 2026
5
Doctor was great. The nurse was very good.
July 30, 2026
5
Very professional and respectful Doctor Shen listens carefully to take the best care
July 30, 2026
5
Spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Thank you Dr!
July 26, 2026
5
Dr Shen was great. He took his time with me and listened and gave me his honest feedback for what he felt the issue is.
July 24, 2026
5
Very nice staff, and all doctors/ nurses very courteous and helpful,
July 24, 2026
5
He took time with me and explained and tweeted my machine and I very much appreciate his taking the time with me. Thank you.
July 24, 2026
5
Vanesca was superb in her communications and customer service as she addressed my issues. The doctor was also very thorough in his addressing my questions.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable, he listens, he explains things and he has a terrific mannerism. I always feel confident that I am getting the best care possible.
July 18, 2026
5
Everything was fine
July 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great ? I apologize for not remembering his nurse's name. She is very very good& professional
July 16, 2026
5
Service was great. No wait. Got right in and everyone was very courteous. Greeted us like we were old friends!
July 10, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional.
July 8, 2026
5
The technician at the lab where we got my blood drawn was amazing! She was friendly and fast. I didn't even feel the needle. Such a pleasant experience.
July 8, 2026
5
All of the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. All issues were handled and plenty of information plus accommodations were given as well.
July 4, 2026
5
Dr Shen genuinely seemed to care about what all had gone on with me where some Drs will only discuss things that are exactly part of their specialty, not considering how everything in our bodies work together. He listened well, was thorough, and very kind.
July 3, 2026
5
Very knowledgeable and very kind
July 2, 2026
5
Great
June 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and his staff always listens to my concerns. I had some extra questions for him during my visit and he took the time to listen, to recommend what he thought I needed for next steps and I definitely appreciate him and his staff. They're great.
June 27, 2026
5
Love Dr. Shen. He listened to everything I had to say, answered every question and concern I had, put together a plan. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
June 26, 2026
5
Dr. Shen Is very patient and knowledgeable. He takes the time to listen and understand your concerns.
June 21, 2026
5
Dr. Jack Shen is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is very considerate and communicates effectively, using language appropriate to the patient's understanding.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took time to familiarize himself with my very complicated medical history prior to the appointment. He very carefully laid out his medical opinion and explained options and why some treatments wouldn't be appropriate. We left with a very good understanding of my situation. Our thanks to him and Vanessa for their kindness.
June 19, 2026
5
Great experience!! A big thank you. Very helpful and informative.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was an excellent, excellent clinician and physician. Exam was thorough, took his time, explained everything, and was very personable. Great physician.
June 17, 2026
5
The receptionist made me wait to check out while she checked in other patients - as it turns out it would have only taken a minute or two to do so and I had to wait 10 minutes.
June 11, 2026
5
Always a positive experience
June 11, 2026
5
You did a great job. Thank you.
June 7, 2026
5
Simply outstanding
June 5, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is the best.
July 31, 2026
5
Doctor was great. The nurse was very good.
July 30, 2026
5
Very professional and respectful Doctor Shen listens carefully to take the best care
July 30, 2026
5
Spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Thank you Dr!
July 26, 2026
5
Dr Shen was great. He took his time with me and listened and gave me his honest feedback for what he felt the issue is.
July 24, 2026
5
Very nice staff, and all doctors/ nurses very courteous and helpful,
July 24, 2026
5
He took time with me and explained and tweeted my machine and I very much appreciate his taking the time with me. Thank you.
July 24, 2026
5
Vanesca was superb in her communications and customer service as she addressed my issues. The doctor was also very thorough in his addressing my questions.
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable, he listens, he explains things and he has a terrific mannerism. I always feel confident that I am getting the best care possible.
July 18, 2026
5
Everything was fine
July 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great ? I apologize for not remembering his nurse's name. She is very very good& professional
July 16, 2026
5
Service was great. No wait. Got right in and everyone was very courteous. Greeted us like we were old friends!
July 10, 2026
3
It was ok
July 9, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional.
July 8, 2026
5
The technician at the lab where we got my blood drawn was amazing! She was friendly and fast. I didn't even feel the needle. Such a pleasant experience.
July 8, 2026
5
All of the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. All issues were handled and plenty of information plus accommodations were given as well.
July 4, 2026
5
Dr Shen genuinely seemed to care about what all had gone on with me where some Drs will only discuss things that are exactly part of their specialty, not considering how everything in our bodies work together. He listened well, was thorough, and very kind.
July 3, 2026
5
Very knowledgeable and very kind
July 2, 2026
5
Great
June 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and his staff always listens to my concerns. I had some extra questions for him during my visit and he took the time to listen, to recommend what he thought I needed for next steps and I definitely appreciate him and his staff. They're great.
June 27, 2026
5
Love Dr. Shen. He listened to everything I had to say, answered every question and concern I had, put together a plan. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
June 26, 2026
5
Dr. Shen Is very patient and knowledgeable. He takes the time to listen and understand your concerns.
June 21, 2026
5
Dr. Jack Shen is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is very considerate and communicates effectively, using language appropriate to the patient's understanding.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took time to familiarize himself with my very complicated medical history prior to the appointment. He very carefully laid out his medical opinion and explained options and why some treatments wouldn't be appropriate. We left with a very good understanding of my situation. Our thanks to him and Vanessa for their kindness.
June 19, 2026
5
Great experience!! A big thank you. Very helpful and informative.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was an excellent, excellent clinician and physician. Exam was thorough, took his time, explained everything, and was very personable. Great physician.
June 17, 2026
5
The receptionist made me wait to check out while she checked in other patients - as it turns out it would have only taken a minute or two to do so and I had to wait 10 minutes.
June 11, 2026
5
Always a positive experience
June 11, 2026
5
You did a great job. Thank you.
June 7, 2026
5
Simply outstanding
June 5, 2026
5
Simply outstanding
June 5, 2026
5
You did a great job. Thank you.
June 7, 2026
5
Always a positive experience
June 11, 2026
5
The receptionist made me wait to check out while she checked in other patients - as it turns out it would have only taken a minute or two to do so and I had to wait 10 minutes.
June 11, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was an excellent, excellent clinician and physician. Exam was thorough, took his time, explained everything, and was very personable. Great physician.
June 17, 2026
5
Great experience!! A big thank you. Very helpful and informative.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Shen took time to familiarize himself with my very complicated medical history prior to the appointment. He very carefully laid out his medical opinion and explained options and why some treatments wouldn't be appropriate. We left with a very good understanding of my situation. Our thanks to him and Vanessa for their kindness.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Jack Shen is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is very considerate and communicates effectively, using language appropriate to the patient's understanding.
June 19, 2026
5
Dr. Shen Is very patient and knowledgeable. He takes the time to listen and understand your concerns.
June 21, 2026
5
Love Dr. Shen. He listened to everything I had to say, answered every question and concern I had, put together a plan. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
June 26, 2026
5
Dr. Shen and his staff always listens to my concerns. I had some extra questions for him during my visit and he took the time to listen, to recommend what he thought I needed for next steps and I definitely appreciate him and his staff. They're great.
June 27, 2026
5
Great
June 30, 2026
5
Very knowledgeable and very kind
July 2, 2026
5
Dr Shen genuinely seemed to care about what all had gone on with me where some Drs will only discuss things that are exactly part of their specialty, not considering how everything in our bodies work together. He listened well, was thorough, and very kind.
July 3, 2026
5
All of the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. All issues were handled and plenty of information plus accommodations were given as well.
July 4, 2026
5
The technician at the lab where we got my blood drawn was amazing! She was friendly and fast. I didn't even feel the needle. Such a pleasant experience.
July 8, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional.
July 8, 2026
3
It was ok
July 9, 2026
5
Service was great. No wait. Got right in and everyone was very courteous. Greeted us like we were old friends!
July 10, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is great ? I apologize for not remembering his nurse's name. She is very very good& professional
July 16, 2026
5
Everything was fine
July 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is a wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable, he listens, he explains things and he has a terrific mannerism. I always feel confident that I am getting the best care possible.
July 18, 2026
5
Vanesca was superb in her communications and customer service as she addressed my issues. The doctor was also very thorough in his addressing my questions.
July 19, 2026
5
He took time with me and explained and tweeted my machine and I very much appreciate his taking the time with me. Thank you.
July 24, 2026
5
Very nice staff, and all doctors/ nurses very courteous and helpful,
July 24, 2026
5
Dr Shen was great. He took his time with me and listened and gave me his honest feedback for what he felt the issue is.
July 24, 2026
5
Spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Thank you Dr!
July 26, 2026
5
Very professional and respectful Doctor Shen listens carefully to take the best care
July 30, 2026
5
Doctor was great. The nurse was very good.
July 30, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is the best.
July 31, 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.”
