Wen Shen, MD
Gynecology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
4.8 of 5 stars
105 Ratings, 38 ReviewsLanguages
- German
- Chinese
- English
14 Insurances Accepted
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FemaleAbout Wen Shen
Professional Titles
- Director of the Women's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics
Background
Wen Shen is an associate professor of clinical gynecology and an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as well as joint appointmetns in the Kimmel Oncology Center and the Department of General Internal Medicine. She is also the clinical director of the Menopause Consultation service and the director of the Women’s Wellness & Healthy Aging Program.
Dr. Shen has concentrated on menopause medicine for more than 20 years. She specializes in treating peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms taking into consideration the woman’s overall health. She often works with her patients’ primary care provider to recommend non-hormonal therapies, alternative treatment options and menopause hormone therapy as appropriate for the individual patient.
In addition to clinical care, Dr. Shen focuses on educating her patients, other physicians and future physicians on women’s post reproductive health. She is actively developing curricula and educational aids for future physicians and health care providers on menopause medicine and the importance of healthy aging.
Dr. Shen has published numerous articles and book chapters on menopause and perimenopause. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and had served on the Board of Trustees for the North American Menopause Society.
Dr. Shen earned her Master’s in Public Health and her Medical Degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. During the 18 years Dr. Shen spent in general practice she became aware of the lack of physician education on post-reproductive health in women.
Since her 2005 return to Johns Hopkins, she has committed herself to raising awareness of menopausal and post-reproductive health in women to help them stay their healthiest beginning in peri-menopause and as they age.
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology, Joint Appointment in Medicine
Selected Publications
Shen W, Ekechi C. Chapter18: Demystifying Menopause. M-Boldened: Menopause Conversations We All Need To Have. 2020 Caroline Harris (ed). London: The History Press.
Shen W, Stearns V. Treatment strategies for hot flushes. Expert Opinion Pharmacotherapy. 2009;10(7): 1133-44.
Christianson M, Washington C, Stewart K, Shen W. Effectiveness of a 2-year menopause medicine curriculum for obstetrics and gynecology residents. Menopause. 2016;23(3):275-279.
Garbose R, Wu J, Christianson M, Robinson T, Gaines T, Shen W. Menopause Symptoms Delineated by HIV Clinical Characteristics in African American Women with HIV. Menopause. 2020.
OlaOlorun F, Shen W. Menopause. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Global Public Health. Oxford University Press. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190632366.013.176
Honors
- Leon Speroff Outstanding Educator Award, North American Menopause Society
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Top Doc, Baltimore Magazine
- Johns Hopkins GYN/OB Housestaff Teaching Award, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Member
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II Suite 245, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-0400
- fax: 410-367-3312
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
Medical Education, MD, 1983Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1989Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
105 ratings, 38 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr. Shen is very knowledgeable, patient and compassionate. She listened to all of my concerns and had helpful recommendations. I was feeling very defeated about my health and she gave me hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Very thorough and isn't even my primary care. Wish she was :)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
She was so thorough, knowledgeable and kind. I really liked her and trusted her advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr Shen is an outstanding doctor that is knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
We are fortunate to have Dr.Shen. [Staff] who checked me in was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr wen is the best GYN for post mediposal medicine around. I have referred 6 patients to her and they all rave about her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Wen Shen takes great care and answers all the questions I might have. I very much appreciate that she accepted me as her patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
This was my first time seeing this provider she was very thorough, professional, and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Shen is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Excellent visit. Helped me a lot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Excellent, thorough, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Shen is the best. She is very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She's a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Top notch. I'm so grateful to have Dr. Wen to support me through this phase of my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
She is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Wen Shen demonstrate professionalism, she's kind, caring, and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr Shen is very knowledgeable and treats me like I matter. She takes symptoms seriously and wants to be helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Great visit overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Expert in the field. I feel fortunate to have her as my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Wen Shen's for many years! She is the been one of the best physicians I have ever had! She continues to provide me with outstanding care! I have always appreciated her care, compassion, and concern! She is also a top-notch educator!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Shen is not only incredibly smart but she is kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Wen Shen is an outstanding clinician with excellent interpersonal skills. I very much hope that JH leaders will give her the support and attention she should have to continue the important work she Is doing with and on behalf of women and their special health needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
I have great respect for Dr. Shen's expertise, dedication, and humanity, and am grateful to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Shen was very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
I trust Dr. Shen to give me evidence based recommendations and she does. She listens to me and tries to find the best resolution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr Shen is a kind and caring provider. She exhibits a high level of professionalism and knowledge. I trust her recommendations implicity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Knowledgeable and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr. Shen was attentive and listened to my concerns in a caring manner. She was very personable and made me feel at ease. Dr. Shen exhibited the proper medical knowledge to support my medical needs and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Shen is excellent. Caring, kind, and an expert.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
She's the Best! What a blessing to have a doctor I can count on and have confidence in. She's helped me feel great since meeting her at Hopkins in [year]!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Thorough, friendly, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
She is awesome heaven seny
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Dr. Wen Shen is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Courteous, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Caring, thorough, knowledgeable