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Dr. Francis Shen, MD
General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Francis Shen, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Shen, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. Francis Shen, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Francis Shen, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Shen, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA.

About Dr. Francis Shen, MD

Dr. Shen graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Francis Shen, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Shen currently practices at UVA Health Spine Care Ivy Road and is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Shen has experience treating conditions like Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Bone Cancer
Wound Repair
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Bone Cancer
Wound Repair
Thyroid Cancer
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Lipomas
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Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Crohn's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Esophageal Varices
Gait Abnormality
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hemorrhoids
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Kyphosis
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Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lung Cancer
Lupus
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Infections
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thyroid Nodule
Trigger Finger
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Facet Blocks
Gastrotomy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Thoracentesis
Trigger Point Injection

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueChoice Advantage POS
    HealthBlue PPO
    BluePreferred PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Vantage HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Aetna
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS

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I’m not sure Dr. Shen “heard” me when I shared my history and symptoms. He ordered tests and said he would follow-up with me. No follow-up occurred, even when I tried to initiate it.
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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Shen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Shen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shen's profile.

Dr. Shen frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Francis Shen, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. Francis Shen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Francis Shen, MD Practices

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA

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