Overview
Francis Shen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.
Dr. Shen is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
2280 Ivy Rd Ste 2304, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1204 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis Shen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Shen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Shen by calling their office at 434-243-3633. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Shen a top-rated expert for Invertebral Disc Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Shen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Invertebral Disc Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Francis Shen specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Shen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Francis Shen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis Shen has published 79 articles and abstracts on conditions like Invertebral Disc Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Shen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Shen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-3633 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shen isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shen isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Shen isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Shen isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bone GraftDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BursitisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- CoccydyniaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.