About
Dr. Christie Shen grew up in Pflugerville, Texas and completed her undergraduate education at Southwestern University in Georgetown. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, then trained in the San Jose O'Connor Hospital Family Medicine Program. After residency, she joined the faculty of that same program, teaching while also practicing clinically.
In 2011, Dr. Shen returned to Central Texas to practice family medicine and teach at Scott and White in Temple. She later served as Medical Director and faculty member at Williamson County and Cities Health District with a local preventive medicine residency for two years. She subsequently spent five years at Baylor Scott and White in Round Rock as both a clinician and faculty member. With over 15 years of practice experience, she brings deep teaching and clinical credentials to Ochna Health. She speaks limited Mandarin and Cantonese in addition to English. She is passionate about spending real time with patients to understand their health and help them get better and stay well.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Residency
San Jose O'Connor Hospital Family Medicine Program
Additional Training
Faculty member, San Jose O'Connor Hospital Family Medicine Program; Medical Director and faculty, Williamson County and Cities Health District (preventive medicine residency); Clinician and faculty, Baylor Scott and White, Round Rock
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin (limited), Cantonese (limited)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shen right for?
Dr. Shen is a strong fit for patients who want an experienced family physician with deep roots in Central Texas. Adults and children managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from her preventive medicine focus. Patients who value a physician who invests real time in understanding their health will connect well with her approach. She also serves patients who prefer a physician with Mandarin or Cantonese language familiarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shen specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. She treats patients across all age groups, including children and adults. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, women's health, and keeping patients well through proactive care.
Yes, Dr. Shen holds board certification as a family physician. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency at the San Jose O'Connor Hospital Family Medicine Program.
Dr. Shen has extensive faculty experience. After her residency, she joined the teaching faculty at San Jose O'Connor Hospital. She later taught at Scott and White in Temple, served as Medical Director at Williamson County and Cities Health District, and spent five years on faculty at Baylor Scott and White in Round Rock.
Dr. Shen manages a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, GERD, heart failure, and hepatitis. She also addresses women's health concerns such as thyroid disorders, hormonal irregularities, and osteoporosis.
Yes, Dr. Shen speaks limited Mandarin and Cantonese in addition to English. Patients who prefer some communication in those languages are welcome to ask.
Dr. Shen is passionate about spending real time with patients to understand their health. Her goal is to help patients get better and stay well through thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Her background in preventive medicine shapes her focus on catching problems early.
Dr. Shen practiced and taught at Scott and White in Temple, served as Medical Director at Williamson County and Cities Health District, and worked as a clinician and faculty member at Baylor Scott and White in Round Rock. She brings over 15 years of combined clinical and academic experience to Ochna Health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026