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Meet Dr. Shams Karimi
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:
| Questions were addressed |
4.8
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| Provider explained things clearly |
4.7
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.7
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| Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.7
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What our families say
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November 23, 2025
Very pleasant and respectful. Keen on listen and understanding the child concerns. Very professional .
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November 20, 2025
The whole staff have been wonderful. I grew up going here as a child myself and had a great experience with my pediatrician and staff! It's pretty neat how I can now take my own son and have a great same experience!
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November 20, 2025
I like how I am greeted at the lobby front desk. I like how my son doesn't cry and feels great going in for his appointments at this hurst location. We love doctor Karimi!
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November 19, 2025
I appreciate Dr Karimi's style of asking questions and listening to my daughter's responses to decide on the best path forward.
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November 07, 2025
Love this office!
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November 07, 2025
Always takes great care of [...].
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October 17, 2025
The whole staff from the front desk, nurse and physician were top notch.
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October 17, 2025
Everyone was caring and understood my sons disability and fears. The calmness in which they spoke to him made my heart smile. As a helicopter mom I was very relaxed and trusting of his medical team.
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October 15, 2025
Thank you so much dr.karimi for still seeing my son for his appointment. Im so thankful for you and your nurses
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October 11, 2025
Very professional and very direct. We are so appreciative that she saw our son on her day off.
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September 24, 2025
Dr Karimi has always been such a great dr
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September 23, 2025
Dr Karimi Is always good The nurse seemed sweet
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August 07, 2025
We love everyone up there. Dr. Karimi and I our nurse were both wonderful and coordinating the care for both boys.
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August 07, 2025
The nurse was amazing at coordinating everything with both children efficiently and happily.
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August 03, 2025
We love dr. Karimi and her staff
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July 17, 2025
Shams Karimi, MD, she listens and responds based on what is being discussed and not what she feels should be the answer
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July 01, 2025
Everything was great.
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July 01, 2025
Everyone did a great job.
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June 25, 2025
Dr Karimi and her nurses are the best.
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May 31, 2025
Dr. Karimi has been seeing my daughter since she was new born. I always recommend her to friends. She's amazing and I trust that my daughter is getting the care she needs
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April 10, 2025
Everyone was extremely professional and easy to talk to. Very efficient and quick.
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April 10, 2025
I was amazed at how fast we were seen. There was genuine care for my son by the staff.
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April 07, 2025
Dr Shams karimi is wonderful and has a great staff
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April 07, 2025
Always a good experience at the clinic never has any issues
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April 01, 2025
Overall it was a good wellness check up
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April 01, 2025
Dr karimi is always doing a wonderful job
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March 28, 2025
It was a very good experience!
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March 28, 2025
Dr. Karimi . She was very good and even called for a fallow up on the next day. It was very kind of her and it was also a show of caring for her patients.
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March 25, 2025
Everyone is great!
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March 24, 2025
Everyone was very good
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March 22, 2025
We've always had a positive experience when we have a doctor appointment there.
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March 22, 2025
Dr. Karimi is very calming and soothing in the way she talk to my kids.
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January 28, 2025
Everyone was great!
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January 28, 2025
Everyone was patient with him.
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January 10, 2025
Explained everything and made sure we understood
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December 18, 2024
Everything went as expected which is always great!
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December 18, 2024
Everyone from beginning to end was helpful and efficient. We got exactly what we needed from making the appointment, checking in, nurse gathering details, through doctor exam. All office staff are so easy to communicate with.
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December 13, 2024
Always efficient and caring staff
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December 11, 2024
All good
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December 11, 2024
All good
Education
- Medical school:
- Karachi University-Sind Medical College,Pakistan
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom Approved Doc
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