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 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.
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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 H. Shen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis H. Shen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis H. 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 H. 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 H. 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 H. Shen specialize in?
While Dr. Francis H. Shen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Francis H. Shen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis H. Shen has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Invertebral Disc Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Francis H. 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 H. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis H. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shen isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- LaminectomyDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Adiposis DolorosaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Adiposis Dolorosa.
- Bone GraftDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- ConcussionDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Foot DropDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GastrostomyDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- LipedemaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Lipedema.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Pelvic LipomatosisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Lipomatosis.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- VertebroplastyDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.