Dr. Saad A. Shakir (he/him)

At the forefront of Neuro-psychiatry in the San Francisco Bay Area stands Dr. Saad A. Shakir, an expert who has dedicated over 13 years to pioneering TMS therapy. Not only is he board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, but he also boasts a rich tapestry of experience spanning Medicine, Neurology, and Psychiatry. With a heart that mirrors his vast knowledge, Dr. Shakir is an embodiment of compassion and care. He cultivates deep, authentic relationships with his patients, anchoring his practice on transparent communication while always keeping his patients' emotional well-being at the heart of every interaction. His dedication to holistic health shines through years of practice in General Psychiatry and Pharmacology. As the visionary behind Silicon Valley TMS, founded in 2010, Dr. Shakir and his exceptional team have transformed the lives of over 6,000 patients through TMS therapy. His unwavering commitment? Delivering innovative therapeutic solutions for optimal patient care.

• Chief Resident, Acting Chief of the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic- Senior Resident Department of Psychiatry, Stanford Medical Center

• Fellowship in chemical dependency and substance abuse: At Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

• Senior Resident, Adult Psychiatry Clinic, Stanford University Medical Center and Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital

• First and Second Year Adult Psychiatry Resident, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

• Resident in Neuro-Psychiatry, Medical City Teaching Hospital

• Rotating Internship, Medical City teaching Hospital

• Baghdad University Medical School

• Additional Medical Education: Visiting Medical Student, Middlesex Hospital, London, England

• Founded a group practice, Saad A. Shakir, MD and Associates, Integrated Clinical Neuro–Sciences

• Founder and medical director of Silicon Valley Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

• Developed Silicon Valley Integrated Sleep Center and Silicon Valley Center for Medical Weight Loss

• Co-founded the Iraqi Medical Sciences Association (IMSA-USA), and currently past president of that group (2010-2012)

• President of California TMS Society and member of Clinical (National/International) TMS Society

• Clinical faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine

• Cofounded a humanitarian organization called Care Program for Refugees (CPR)

Dr. Shakir comes from a family deeply rooted in medicine, influenced by his pediatrician father and an uncle in general medicine. His fascination with the brain and the neurological system led him to specialize in Neuro-Psychiatry, an area he considers the "new frontier" of mental health.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Shakir enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and exploring various music genres and cultures. He's an avid reader, particularly of biographies, history, and current events. Apart from these interests, Dr. Shakir dedicates time to coaching youth sports and supporting trauma survivors and refugees. Through the "CARE program for refugees," he teaches Mental Health Management to non-medical volunteers, aiming to make a positive impact on trauma victims.