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Dr. Jack Shen Jr. is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders. His expertise includes the diagnosis and management of complex movement disorders and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Dr. Shen received his master’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and medical degree from Wake Forest University. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He values a patient-centered care approach that assesses over time the unique neurobiology and needs of each patient who lives with a movement disorder.
Dr. Shen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Specialties
Neurology
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Psych/Neurology - Neuro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atypical Parkinsonism
Botulinum Toxin Injections for Movement Disorders
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dystonia
Essential Tremor
Huntington's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Tremor
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 491 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
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
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
Front line staff must deliver great customer service consistently. Initial interaction was somewhat cold.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Shen was attentive and thorough in actively listening to my concerns and experience. He seemed thorough in his diagnostic procedures as well and i felt confident in his assessments snd suggestions. A very likeable person which helps. The staff was super friendly and professional.
October 6, 2025
5
Very good doctor, excellent, excellent communication, kind, and answered many questions and listened well.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is a very empathetic doctor. He listens and then adjust treatment plans accordingly. There are few doctors like him.
October 2, 2025
5
Very attentive and helpful
September 21, 2025
5
Provider was very attentive and took time to examine and answer all my concerns.
September 21, 2025
5
Loved the Dr and staff just didn't like the two hour drive each way
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is great
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen listened and provided valuable information in return. He also took the time to review my medical history and I truly felt he was a doctor who cared about his patients.
September 19, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
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
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
Front line staff must deliver great customer service consistently. Initial interaction was somewhat cold.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Shen was attentive and thorough in actively listening to my concerns and experience. He seemed thorough in his diagnostic procedures as well and i felt confident in his assessments snd suggestions. A very likeable person which helps. The staff was super friendly and professional.
October 6, 2025
5
Very good doctor, excellent, excellent communication, kind, and answered many questions and listened well.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is a very empathetic doctor. He listens and then adjust treatment plans accordingly. There are few doctors like him.
October 2, 2025
5
Very attentive and helpful
September 21, 2025
5
Provider was very attentive and took time to examine and answer all my concerns.
September 21, 2025
5
Loved the Dr and staff just didn't like the two hour drive each way
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is great
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen listened and provided valuable information in return. He also took the time to review my medical history and I truly felt he was a doctor who cared about his patients.
September 19, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 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
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
Front line staff must deliver great customer service consistently. Initial interaction was somewhat cold.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Shen was attentive and thorough in actively listening to my concerns and experience. He seemed thorough in his diagnostic procedures as well and i felt confident in his assessments snd suggestions. A very likeable person which helps. The staff was super friendly and professional.
October 6, 2025
5
Very good doctor, excellent, excellent communication, kind, and answered many questions and listened well.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is a very empathetic doctor. He listens and then adjust treatment plans accordingly. There are few doctors like him.
October 2, 2025
5
Very attentive and helpful
September 21, 2025
5
Provider was very attentive and took time to examine and answer all my concerns.
September 21, 2025
5
Loved the Dr and staff just didn't like the two hour drive each way
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is great
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen listened and provided valuable information in return. He also took the time to review my medical history and I truly felt he was a doctor who cared about his patients.
September 19, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
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
Front line staff must deliver great customer service consistently. Initial interaction was somewhat cold.
October 8, 2025
5
Dr. Shen was attentive and thorough in actively listening to my concerns and experience. He seemed thorough in his diagnostic procedures as well and i felt confident in his assessments snd suggestions. A very likeable person which helps. The staff was super friendly and professional.
October 6, 2025
5
Very good doctor, excellent, excellent communication, kind, and answered many questions and listened well.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is a very empathetic doctor. He listens and then adjust treatment plans accordingly. There are few doctors like him.
October 2, 2025
5
Very attentive and helpful
September 21, 2025
5
Provider was very attentive and took time to examine and answer all my concerns.
September 21, 2025
5
Loved the Dr and staff just didn't like the two hour drive each way
September 20, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is great
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen listened and provided valuable information in return. He also took the time to review my medical history and I truly felt he was a doctor who cared about his patients.
September 19, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
Outstanding, he seems to be up on the latest research. Has a sense of humor. Did not rush me out the door.
August 8, 2025
5
I appreciated the time the doctor spent to review my issue. The doctor listened to my concerns and evaluated appropriately. The nurse was friendly and welcoming.
August 10, 2025
5
This doctor, Dr Shen, was patient and able to understand what the symptoms were I had been experiencing and provide further treatment which has proven beneficial for the Parkinson's and I have improved somewhat since increasing the medication dosage.
August 10, 2025
4
It's very good.
August 13, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable about his practice and the DBS system, and I really, really like him.
August 13, 2025
5
What doctor Shen has done for me has been life-changing in a great way.
August 14, 2025
5
Very good first visit, liked Dr very much....staff very friendly...look forward to seeing them again.
August 15, 2025
5
Reviewed relevant medical information; open to questions and input from patient; provided input for further actions. Very patient and professional.
August 17, 2025
5
I have been going to Wellstar Neurology in North Fulton for close to a year, and the staff and Dr. Shen are the best! Dr. Shen and his attending nurse always make me feel comfortable with the procedure, and I have had positive results.
August 18, 2025
5
I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Shen and Dr. Shen's staff. Everybody is very sweet, very kind, and just want to let you know how much I appreciate y'all. All right. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye-bye.
August 30, 2025
5
Great visit with Dr Shen. Everyone in the office was nice and cordial. The actual office was in a nice and clean building.
August 31, 2025
5
excellent doctor and members
September 4, 2025
5
This practice is wonderful. From the front desk check in, to the nurses, Dr Shen and check out- they are caring, efficient, and knowledgeable. You don't have long wait times and they are patient and don't rush you. I highly recommend Dr Shen and his staff.
September 10, 2025
5
Dr. Shen listened and provided valuable information in return. He also took the time to review my medical history and I truly felt he was a doctor who cared about his patients.
September 19, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is great
September 19, 2025
5
Loved the Dr and staff just didn't like the two hour drive each way
September 20, 2025
5
Provider was very attentive and took time to examine and answer all my concerns.
September 21, 2025
5
Very attentive and helpful
September 21, 2025
5
Dr. Shen is a very empathetic doctor. He listens and then adjust treatment plans accordingly. There are few doctors like him.
October 2, 2025
5
Very good doctor, excellent, excellent communication, kind, and answered many questions and listened well.
October 5, 2025
5
Dr. Shen was attentive and thorough in actively listening to my concerns and experience. He seemed thorough in his diagnostic procedures as well and i felt confident in his assessments snd suggestions. A very likeable person which helps. The staff was super friendly and professional.
October 6, 2025
5
Front line staff must deliver great customer service consistently. Initial interaction was somewhat cold.
October 8, 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
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.”
