Our Mission
Our aim at Balance Podiatry is tailored service for you and your family. Offering the best individualized foot and ankle care when you need it most. Our top priority is creating connections without distractions. To determine your individual needs and how to obtain foot or ankle pain relief. Real relationships are more important today than ever before. The time needed to sit across from your doctor and go over your concerns are more valuable today. Your time here will be valued as well as your health.
Dr. Ali Shams-Hakimi
Dr. Shams earned his bachelor’s degree from UT Arlington in Social Work with counseling emphasis in 2002, followed by a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA in 2008. He then completed an intensive three-year surgical residency at West Houston Medical Center in Houston Texas (now HCA Houston Healthcare West), specializing in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle reconstruction including diabetic limb salvage in 2015.
Dr. Shams provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to all age groups, encompassing conservative treatments and education of the area of concern to surgical interventions including, fusions, fractures, tendon repair, sports injuries, arthroscopy, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Shams is a former social worker, his daily medical practice includes a balanced approach; the person in environment perspective- emphasizing the individual’s capacities, resources, occupation, family/social support creating a clear path to recovery.
A Texas native from Arlington, now proudly serving the patients in and around Houston. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. Hobbies include NBA basketball, stand-up comedy, gardening-landscaping.
Dr. Shams is a former social worker, his daily medical practice includes a balanced approach; the person in environment perspective- emphasizing the individual’s capacities, resources, occupation, family/social support creating a clear path to recovery.
A Texas native from Arlington, now proudly serving the patients in and around Houston. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. Hobbies include NBA basketball, stand-up comedy, gardening-landscaping.
About Us
Balance Podiatry
Without knowing it, Balance Podiatry was a dream of Dr. Shams since he was in podiatry school. From his social work background, he always knew helping people was in his future. After practicing for 7 years, Dr. Shams and his family decided it was time to make this dream possible. He and his wife teamed up and established Balance Podiatry.
Balance Podiatry is a family-owned business with Texas roots. It is a small community office, ran by Dr. Ali Shams-Hakimi and his wife, Kimberly. When you enter the office, you will be greeted with a smile and maybe even see a baby playing in the background. Their goal is to one day show their girls what hard work and kindness can become.
We really appreciate your support and hope that we can help you and your family in your healing journey. It is our pleasure to serve you and your feet!
-Balance Podiatry Family