Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Mayo Clinic, General Surgery Internship

University of California San Francisco (UCSF), Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Fellowship

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery Physician/Scientist Fellowship

Cornell University Medical College, MD

Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, PhD

Tsinghua University, BA

New York, New Jersey

International Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Founding Member)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

North American Spine Society

Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery

AO Spine

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Society

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)

Parviz Kambin Award for Outstanding Dedication to Endoscopic Spinal Surgery (2019)
New York Endoscopic Spine Surgeon of the Year (2021)
Top Spine Surgeon of NY/NJ (2019–2021)
New York Top Doctor Award (2019–2021)
America's Most Honored Doctors Award (2020)

Dr. Jian Shen is a world-renowned leader in endoscopic spine surgery, having performed over 5,000 endoscopic and 6,500 minimally invasive spine procedures—more than any other surgeon in the Western Hemisphere. As the developer of the enVision Spine Surgery protocol, Dr. Shen specializes in "minimally invasive" techniques that allow for the treatment of complex spinal conditions through tiny incisions, preserving muscles and ligaments for faster patient recovery.

With a background that includes an MD and a PhD from Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Shen integrates advanced biological research into clinical practice, particularly in the field of disc regeneration. He is a Founding Member of the International Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery and remains at the forefront of surgical innovation, providing world-class care to patients across New York and New Jersey.