Francis H Shen, MD
7 Patient Reviews

Francis H Shen, MD

Surgeon - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified

Biography

When surgery is required for spinal pathology, Dr. Shen combines both traditional open surgical techniques with cutting-edge minimal invasive techniques.

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Dr came in and explained he was a little behind. It was helpful he did that.…

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Summary

Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
University of Virginia School of MedicineDoctorateOther1996

InstitutionFocusYear
Internship - University of Virginia School of MedicineOther1997
Residency - University of Virginia School of MedicineOther2001
Fellowship - University of Virginia School of MedicineOther1998

CertificationCert. BodyYear
Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic SurgeryNot Specified
Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic SurgeryNot Specified

Experience & Accolades

DistinctionInstitutionYear
Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship 2009
Spine Young Investigator Award 2008
Academy of Distinguished Educators 2007
VOS Best Paper Award 2007
Outstanding Clinical Paper, Spine Journal 2007
Outstanding Basic Science Winner, Spine Journal 2006-2007
US Bone Joint, Decade Young Participant 2005
North American Spine Society Traveling 2004
Cervical Spine Research Society Basic Science Award-3 2003
Charles W. Miller Orthopaedic Teaching Award 2002
Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award 2001

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Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon

Years In Practice: 22 (started in 2003)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Reviews

Average Rating: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 7
Most Recent Review: 07/20/2025
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Dr came in and explained he was ...

Dr came in and explained he was a little behind. It was helpful he did that.

Anonymous 07/20/2025
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I already have recommended Dr Sh...

I already have recommended Dr Shen to a few people

Anonymous 06/27/2025
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Dr Shen was amazing. He thorough...

Dr Shen was amazing. He thoroughly explained everything, explored options and answered questions. He was also attentive to my family which I requested.

Anonymous 05/15/2025
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I already have recommended Dr. S...

I already have recommended Dr. Shen to people who ask who I'm seeing. He is forthright, thoughtful, obviously caring and his explanations are Very Much Valued. I couldn't ask for better.

Anonymous 04/12/2025
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Good communication!...

Good communication!

Anonymous 06/29/2025
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Listened, educated, and advised ...

Listened, educated, and advised and answered all my questions thoughtfully.

Anonymous 06/15/2025
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MD was good. I'd like to be...

MD was good. I'd like to be seen at the appointment time. I live 1 hour & 30+ minutes away.

Anonymous 04/27/2025

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