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 545 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 was very thorough.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is not only a great Dr. He is a wonderfully caring person listening to what I had to say and showing concern for my wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is so professional and has a very caring attitude. I feel ver well cared for with him and especially appreciate the prompt response from his office when I send a message with any concern
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very thorough and explains everything very well.I am so happy to have him as my neurologist .
October 20, 2026
5
Yes, I feel that everyone in the office was really great. I really appreciate it. But the nurse that I guess she did my intake, she did the blood pressure and asked questions about my medications and what I'm taking, what I'm not taking. I don't mean offense to her, but she seemed like she was rushed and a little bit impatient. And when I tried to go over my, what do you call it, my chart, she just seemed like she was just over it. So I don't know, maybe a little bit more patience there, maybe listen more to the patient to see what prescriptions they're taking, what they're not taking. And, you know, all right. Thank you.
October 20, 2026
5
Lucky to have found Dr. Shen. Wellstar is fortunate to have him. I feel like we work as a team to address my issues.
October 20, 2026
5
I have faith in Dr. Shen.
October 20, 2026
5
All good
October 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen was fantastic.
October 17, 2026
5
Excellent doctor ,very knowledgeable and professional. Listened very attentively and gave us the time we needed to ask questions. He is the best.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the greatest
October 17, 2026
5
Great experience
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Shen is extremely capable and compassionate doctor for my husband. We thank the the whole office.
October 15, 2026
5
Impressed with doctor Shen
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen and Carrey provide professional and personal care for me
October 14, 2026
5
I've been with Dr. Shen for almost two years. He was in my DVS surgery and I'm coming back to him because I trust him so much and I really appreciate him seeing me again.
September 27, 2026
5
Smart, great bedside manor, explained complex issues to be understabdabe
September 25, 2026
5
Good reliable medical doctors with knowledge about Neurology in general!!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was outstanding. Took his time in doing the assessment and was more than willing to answer all our questions. Feel very confident that we found a healthcare provider that can work with us regarding a plan going forward.
September 20, 2026
4
Yes, he listened to me very well. He responded to all my questions and had good answers for me. It was a very good experience. Thank you.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen & his nurse were very attentive & professional in all aspects. Very pleased with this provider!
September 17, 2026
5
The staff was very friendly and asked how to pronounce my name. The Doctor was early and spent time listening to my situations and made recommendations for my future care. It was a WOW experience.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr.Shen is very attentive to my questions and I trust him with the plan for my healthcare. The staff are all friendly
September 17, 2026
5
It was a complete privilege for me to have been treated by Dr.Jack Shen. He has a stellar intellect, & was able to answer my questions at my level of understanding. Combine this with a courtesy and kindness rarely found, and you have excellence of the first order. Wellstar is very fortunate to have this fine physician on staff.
September 17, 2026
5
The staff is courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Shen is excellent at conveying what is going to happen and why the process is helpful.
September 15, 2026
5
Great Doctor; Great Staff.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
September 12, 2026
5
He is very knowledgeable answered all my questions was very honest and patient.
September 10, 2026
5
Dr Shen seems to really care about people.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was so nice and thorough. That's rare in this day and age. He obviously is a genius in his choice of practice.
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Shen was very thorough.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is not only a great Dr. He is a wonderfully caring person listening to what I had to say and showing concern for my wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is so professional and has a very caring attitude. I feel ver well cared for with him and especially appreciate the prompt response from his office when I send a message with any concern
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very thorough and explains everything very well.I am so happy to have him as my neurologist .
October 20, 2026
5
Yes, I feel that everyone in the office was really great. I really appreciate it. But the nurse that I guess she did my intake, she did the blood pressure and asked questions about my medications and what I'm taking, what I'm not taking. I don't mean offense to her, but she seemed like she was rushed and a little bit impatient. And when I tried to go over my, what do you call it, my chart, she just seemed like she was just over it. So I don't know, maybe a little bit more patience there, maybe listen more to the patient to see what prescriptions they're taking, what they're not taking. And, you know, all right. Thank you.
October 20, 2026
5
Lucky to have found Dr. Shen. Wellstar is fortunate to have him. I feel like we work as a team to address my issues.
October 20, 2026
5
I have faith in Dr. Shen.
October 20, 2026
5
All good
October 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen was fantastic.
October 17, 2026
5
Excellent doctor ,very knowledgeable and professional. Listened very attentively and gave us the time we needed to ask questions. He is the best.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the greatest
October 17, 2026
5
Great experience
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Shen is extremely capable and compassionate doctor for my husband. We thank the the whole office.
October 15, 2026
5
Impressed with doctor Shen
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen and Carrey provide professional and personal care for me
October 14, 2026
5
I've been with Dr. Shen for almost two years. He was in my DVS surgery and I'm coming back to him because I trust him so much and I really appreciate him seeing me again.
September 27, 2026
5
Smart, great bedside manor, explained complex issues to be understabdabe
September 25, 2026
5
Good reliable medical doctors with knowledge about Neurology in general!!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was outstanding. Took his time in doing the assessment and was more than willing to answer all our questions. Feel very confident that we found a healthcare provider that can work with us regarding a plan going forward.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen & his nurse were very attentive & professional in all aspects. Very pleased with this provider!
September 17, 2026
5
The staff was very friendly and asked how to pronounce my name. The Doctor was early and spent time listening to my situations and made recommendations for my future care. It was a WOW experience.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr.Shen is very attentive to my questions and I trust him with the plan for my healthcare. The staff are all friendly
September 17, 2026
5
It was a complete privilege for me to have been treated by Dr.Jack Shen. He has a stellar intellect, & was able to answer my questions at my level of understanding. Combine this with a courtesy and kindness rarely found, and you have excellence of the first order. Wellstar is very fortunate to have this fine physician on staff.
September 17, 2026
5
The staff is courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Shen is excellent at conveying what is going to happen and why the process is helpful.
September 15, 2026
5
Great Doctor; Great Staff.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
September 12, 2026
5
He is very knowledgeable answered all my questions was very honest and patient.
September 10, 2026
5
Dr Shen seems to really care about people.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was so nice and thorough. That's rare in this day and age. He obviously is a genius in his choice of practice.
September 2, 2026
4
Yes, he listened to me very well. He responded to all my questions and had good answers for me. It was a very good experience. Thank you.
September 20, 2026
4
Yes, he listened to me very well. He responded to all my questions and had good answers for me. It was a very good experience. Thank you.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr Shen was very thorough.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is not only a great Dr. He is a wonderfully caring person listening to what I had to say and showing concern for my wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is so professional and has a very caring attitude. I feel ver well cared for with him and especially appreciate the prompt response from his office when I send a message with any concern
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very thorough and explains everything very well.I am so happy to have him as my neurologist .
October 20, 2026
5
Yes, I feel that everyone in the office was really great. I really appreciate it. But the nurse that I guess she did my intake, she did the blood pressure and asked questions about my medications and what I'm taking, what I'm not taking. I don't mean offense to her, but she seemed like she was rushed and a little bit impatient. And when I tried to go over my, what do you call it, my chart, she just seemed like she was just over it. So I don't know, maybe a little bit more patience there, maybe listen more to the patient to see what prescriptions they're taking, what they're not taking. And, you know, all right. Thank you.
October 20, 2026
5
Lucky to have found Dr. Shen. Wellstar is fortunate to have him. I feel like we work as a team to address my issues.
October 20, 2026
5
I have faith in Dr. Shen.
October 20, 2026
5
All good
October 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen was fantastic.
October 17, 2026
5
Excellent doctor ,very knowledgeable and professional. Listened very attentively and gave us the time we needed to ask questions. He is the best.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the greatest
October 17, 2026
5
Great experience
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Shen is extremely capable and compassionate doctor for my husband. We thank the the whole office.
October 15, 2026
5
Impressed with doctor Shen
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen and Carrey provide professional and personal care for me
October 14, 2026
5
I've been with Dr. Shen for almost two years. He was in my DVS surgery and I'm coming back to him because I trust him so much and I really appreciate him seeing me again.
September 27, 2026
5
Smart, great bedside manor, explained complex issues to be understabdabe
September 25, 2026
5
Good reliable medical doctors with knowledge about Neurology in general!!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was outstanding. Took his time in doing the assessment and was more than willing to answer all our questions. Feel very confident that we found a healthcare provider that can work with us regarding a plan going forward.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen & his nurse were very attentive & professional in all aspects. Very pleased with this provider!
September 17, 2026
5
The staff was very friendly and asked how to pronounce my name. The Doctor was early and spent time listening to my situations and made recommendations for my future care. It was a WOW experience.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr.Shen is very attentive to my questions and I trust him with the plan for my healthcare. The staff are all friendly
September 17, 2026
5
It was a complete privilege for me to have been treated by Dr.Jack Shen. He has a stellar intellect, & was able to answer my questions at my level of understanding. Combine this with a courtesy and kindness rarely found, and you have excellence of the first order. Wellstar is very fortunate to have this fine physician on staff.
September 17, 2026
5
The staff is courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Shen is excellent at conveying what is going to happen and why the process is helpful.
September 15, 2026
5
Great Doctor; Great Staff.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
September 12, 2026
5
He is very knowledgeable answered all my questions was very honest and patient.
September 10, 2026
5
Dr Shen seems to really care about people.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was so nice and thorough. That's rare in this day and age. He obviously is a genius in his choice of practice.
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Shen was very thorough.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is not only a great Dr. He is a wonderfully caring person listening to what I had to say and showing concern for my wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is so professional and has a very caring attitude. I feel ver well cared for with him and especially appreciate the prompt response from his office when I send a message with any concern
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very thorough and explains everything very well.I am so happy to have him as my neurologist .
October 20, 2026
5
Yes, I feel that everyone in the office was really great. I really appreciate it. But the nurse that I guess she did my intake, she did the blood pressure and asked questions about my medications and what I'm taking, what I'm not taking. I don't mean offense to her, but she seemed like she was rushed and a little bit impatient. And when I tried to go over my, what do you call it, my chart, she just seemed like she was just over it. So I don't know, maybe a little bit more patience there, maybe listen more to the patient to see what prescriptions they're taking, what they're not taking. And, you know, all right. Thank you.
October 20, 2026
5
Lucky to have found Dr. Shen. Wellstar is fortunate to have him. I feel like we work as a team to address my issues.
October 20, 2026
5
I have faith in Dr. Shen.
October 20, 2026
5
All good
October 18, 2026
5
Dr Shen was fantastic.
October 17, 2026
5
Excellent doctor ,very knowledgeable and professional. Listened very attentively and gave us the time we needed to ask questions. He is the best.
October 17, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the greatest
October 17, 2026
5
Great experience
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Shen is extremely capable and compassionate doctor for my husband. We thank the the whole office.
October 15, 2026
5
Impressed with doctor Shen
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen and Carrey provide professional and personal care for me
October 14, 2026
5
I've been with Dr. Shen for almost two years. He was in my DVS surgery and I'm coming back to him because I trust him so much and I really appreciate him seeing me again.
September 27, 2026
5
Smart, great bedside manor, explained complex issues to be understabdabe
September 25, 2026
5
Good reliable medical doctors with knowledge about Neurology in general!!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was outstanding. Took his time in doing the assessment and was more than willing to answer all our questions. Feel very confident that we found a healthcare provider that can work with us regarding a plan going forward.
September 20, 2026
4
Yes, he listened to me very well. He responded to all my questions and had good answers for me. It was a very good experience. Thank you.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr.Shen is very attentive to my questions and I trust him with the plan for my healthcare. The staff are all friendly
September 17, 2026
5
It was a complete privilege for me to have been treated by Dr.Jack Shen. He has a stellar intellect, & was able to answer my questions at my level of understanding. Combine this with a courtesy and kindness rarely found, and you have excellence of the first order. Wellstar is very fortunate to have this fine physician on staff.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen & his nurse were very attentive & professional in all aspects. Very pleased with this provider!
September 17, 2026
5
The staff was very friendly and asked how to pronounce my name. The Doctor was early and spent time listening to my situations and made recommendations for my future care. It was a WOW experience.
September 17, 2026
5
The staff is courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Shen is excellent at conveying what is going to happen and why the process is helpful.
September 15, 2026
5
Great Doctor; Great Staff.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
September 12, 2026
5
He is very knowledgeable answered all my questions was very honest and patient.
September 10, 2026
5
Dr Shen seems to really care about people.
September 6, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was so nice and thorough. That's rare in this day and age. He obviously is a genius in his choice of practice.
September 2, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was so nice and thorough. That's rare in this day and age. He obviously is a genius in his choice of practice.
September 2, 2026
5
Dr Shen seems to really care about people.
September 6, 2026
5
He is very knowledgeable answered all my questions was very honest and patient.
September 10, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
September 12, 2026
5
Great Doctor; Great Staff.
September 13, 2026
5
The staff is courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Shen is excellent at conveying what is going to happen and why the process is helpful.
September 15, 2026
5
The staff was very friendly and asked how to pronounce my name. The Doctor was early and spent time listening to my situations and made recommendations for my future care. It was a WOW experience.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr. Shen & his nurse were very attentive & professional in all aspects. Very pleased with this provider!
September 17, 2026
5
It was a complete privilege for me to have been treated by Dr.Jack Shen. He has a stellar intellect, & was able to answer my questions at my level of understanding. Combine this with a courtesy and kindness rarely found, and you have excellence of the first order. Wellstar is very fortunate to have this fine physician on staff.
September 17, 2026
5
Dr.Shen is very attentive to my questions and I trust him with the plan for my healthcare. The staff are all friendly
September 17, 2026
4
Yes, he listened to me very well. He responded to all my questions and had good answers for me. It was a very good experience. Thank you.
September 20, 2026
5
Dr. Shen was outstanding. Took his time in doing the assessment and was more than willing to answer all our questions. Feel very confident that we found a healthcare provider that can work with us regarding a plan going forward.
September 20, 2026
5
Good reliable medical doctors with knowledge about Neurology in general!!
September 24, 2026
5
Smart, great bedside manor, explained complex issues to be understabdabe
September 25, 2026
5
I've been with Dr. Shen for almost two years. He was in my DVS surgery and I'm coming back to him because I trust him so much and I really appreciate him seeing me again.
September 27, 2026
5
Dr Shen and Carrey provide professional and personal care for me
October 14, 2026
5
Impressed with doctor Shen
October 15, 2026
5
Dr Shen is extremely capable and compassionate doctor for my husband. We thank the the whole office.
October 15, 2026
5
Great experience
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Shen is the greatest
October 17, 2026
5
Dr Shen was fantastic.
October 17, 2026
5
Excellent doctor ,very knowledgeable and professional. Listened very attentively and gave us the time we needed to ask questions. He is the best.
October 17, 2026
5
All good
October 18, 2026
5
I have faith in Dr. Shen.
October 20, 2026
5
Lucky to have found Dr. Shen. Wellstar is fortunate to have him. I feel like we work as a team to address my issues.
October 20, 2026
5
Yes, I feel that everyone in the office was really great. I really appreciate it. But the nurse that I guess she did my intake, she did the blood pressure and asked questions about my medications and what I'm taking, what I'm not taking. I don't mean offense to her, but she seemed like she was rushed and a little bit impatient. And when I tried to go over my, what do you call it, my chart, she just seemed like she was just over it. So I don't know, maybe a little bit more patience there, maybe listen more to the patient to see what prescriptions they're taking, what they're not taking. And, you know, all right. Thank you.
October 20, 2026
5
Dr Shen is very thorough and explains everything very well.I am so happy to have him as my neurologist .
October 20, 2026
5
Dr Shen is so professional and has a very caring attitude. I feel ver well cared for with him and especially appreciate the prompt response from his office when I send a message with any concern
October 22, 2026
5
Dr. Shen is not only a great Dr. He is a wonderfully caring person listening to what I had to say and showing concern for my wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
5
Dr Shen was very thorough.
October 23, 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.”
