Balance Podiatry

About Balance Podiatry

Balance Podiatry is a family-owned podiatry practice serving patients in and around Houston, Texas. The practice was established by Dr. Ali Shams-Hakimi, DPM, and is described on the website as a small community office with Texas roots. In addition to office-based care, the practice offers mobile podiatry visits in the home, nursing home, or skilled nursing facility, as well as virtual appointments from home or work. The clinic’s stated focus is individualized foot and ankle care for patients and families, with an emphasis on building a direct doctor-patient connection and taking time to understand each person’s concerns, goals, and path to relief.

Dr. Shams earned his bachelor’s degree from UT Arlington and later completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. He also completed a three-year surgical residency at West Houston Medical Center with training in forefoot, rearfoot, ankle reconstruction, and diabetic limb salvage. According to the site, he provides care for all age groups and manages both conservative and surgical treatment plans. Services and areas of care described on the website include foot and ankle pain, sports injuries, fractures, tendon problems, wound care, diabetic foot care, orthotics, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts, ankle sprains, and neuromas. The practice also notes mobile services such as nail care, callus care, ingrown nail treatment, wound care, and injection therapy for arthritic joint pain or heel pain. The overall approach presented on the site combines treatment, patient education, and attention to the individual’s resources, family support, and everyday environment when planning care.

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