Leander Foot & Ankle: Afsha Naimat-Shahzad, DPM

Afsha Naimat-Shahzad, DPM, affectionately known as “Dr. A,” takes her time with patients so no one feels rushed. She makes it a point to educate patients on their condition so that they can share in the decision process regarding their treatment. Dr. A will present every option available, not only those that are covered by insurance, so each patient can make a well informed decision that is customized to their condition, lifestyle, and budget. Dr. A treats all manner of foot and ankle conditions for the entire family-from pediatric through geriatric care. As a leading podiatric physician and surgeon, Dr. A specializes in sports medicine, heel pain, toenail issues, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, preventative medicine, comprehensive diabetic foot care and limb salvage. She also offers many non-invasive, cutting edge therapies. For instance, she is proud to be one of the only podiatrists in her area to offer Zimmer shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis patients and athletes, providing relief for many who struggled previously with chronic pain. Remy laser therapy for fungal toenails is another type of advanced technology Dr. A uses every day, as well as on-site digital X-rays to go over a patient’s results with them immediately. The Leander Foot & Ankle office is friendly and efficient. You can expect little-to-no wait times, and a clean, safe environment. Call today and get back on your feet!