As a little girl, Shams Karimi, M.D., remembers volunteering with her mom at a children's health services organization. "I grew up in a community where volunteering and serving others was a daily norm," she said.
Her first inspiration to pursue medicine came from her childhood value to make herself useful to those in need. "It was important to me to pursue a career that was of service to humanity," she said. Later in life, while interning at an Obstetrics/Gynecology department, Dr. Karimi connected the dots that her passion has always been in serving children. "I found myself naturally taking care of the babies I delivered," she said. "That is when I knew that I was meant to pursue pediatrics."
Dr. Karimi joined Cook Children's Physician Network in 1996 and has practiced for over 23 years. She received her medical degree from Sind Medical College and completed her residency program as the Chief Resident at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Temple Texas. She was an instructor and Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University prior to pursuing a fellowship at Charleston University of South Carolina.
With decades of experience, Dr. Karimi is naturally inclined to care for children's unique needs. "It's a blessing for me to witness all stages of human development on a daily basis," she said. "Over the years, I've had the privilege to be part of the lives of my patients and see them grow into responsible healthy individuals - I'm honored and thankful to the families for trusting me and my team with their precious children," she said.
Dr. Karimi has a son who is currently in medical school and a very supportive, loving husband. The trio enjoys traveling and exploring new vacation destinations. When she has time to herself, Dr. Karimi enjoys cooking and meditating. As a lifelong volunteer, she supports the Aga Khan Foundation which works to sustainably uplift vulnerable communities around the world.
Dr. Karimi was so wonderful! This was our first visit to Cook Children's and to Dr. Karimi and we were so impressed! Best experience we have had at a pediatrician office ever. – Patient family
Services
Acute illnesses
ADHD management
Chronic condition management
Developmental problems
Disease prevention
Flu shots
Hearing screens
Injury treatment
Obesity and weight management
Vision screens
Patient and parent education
School and sports physicals
Vaccines and immunizations
Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
4.6
Questions were addressed
4.7
4.7 (89)
Provider explained things clearly
4.7
4.7 (89)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.6
4.6 (88)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.7
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What our families say
June 26, 2024
We love Dr. Karimi and her staff!
June 05, 2024
The overall visit from scheduling through the appointment and followup was perfection. Keep doing what you're doing.
June 05, 2024
Dr. Karimi is wonderful, caring, truly listened to my daughter and wanted to hear everything she had to say. She is very knowledgeable and is honestly the best pediatrician I have ever known.
April 22, 2024
Doctor Karimi Shams is great, intelligent and very knowledgeable about her profession. She said some of things about my daughter which other specialist dint noticed it! I just wanted to say her Thank you
March 28, 2024
Dr Karimi is always amazing!
February 22, 2024
Dr Karimi and nurses are always very patient and caring. Office is also so accomodating when needing to make a last minute sick appt.Would strongly recommend to others.
February 22, 2024
Awesome as always. Nurses and doctor made my child feel comfortable, and less anxiety when having to go to the doctor.
February 19, 2024
Both the nurse (whose name I can't remember at the time) and the doctor were very kind and attentive to us. And the wait time was spectacular. Even though we arrived early we were seen almost immediately, which helps so much when you have a sick toddler. Thank you!
January 30, 2024
Friendly staff and Dr Karimi is amazing!
January 29, 2024
Everyone was great, caring & respectful
January 21, 2024
Never had a bad experience with the people who work at Cooks
January 21, 2024
Dr Karimi and her staff
January 14, 2024
It was a good visit.
December 11, 2023
I called about a concern, she was empathetic and helped me get prompt advice.
November 20, 2023
Dr. Karimi and her nurse
November 20, 2023
Very good experience
November 06, 2023
Very timely, excellent care
October 28, 2023
Dr karimi is awesome
September 22, 2023
We loved Dr Karimi. She was very kind, warm, patient, and listened.
September 22, 2023
It was a great first visit.
August 30, 2023
Dr.Karimi has always been helpful and caring with all my 3 children.
August 30, 2023
Wait time improved significantly compared to previous visits. Great job
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