Meet Shiori Takashima, DPM, AACFAS
About Dr. Takashima
Dr. Shiori Takashima, DPM, AACFAS is an associate of Foot & Ankle Centers. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in biomedical science at the University of Texas El Paso. She pursued her podiatric medical education at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery with an academic scholarship. Dr. Takashima then completed her surgical training at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, where her training was rigorous and multifaceted. She additionally held several leadership roles serving as the academic and student coordinator during her residency.
Dr. Takashima’s approach to medicine is marked by empathy and patient-centric care. She is dedicated to ensuring that patients fully comprehend their injuries and treatment plans, addressing all questions and concerns along the way.
Beyond her professional life, Dr. Takashima enjoys traveling internationally, cooking at home with her husband, and staying active through fitness. She is multilingual with fluency in both English and Japanese, and she is actively studying Spanish to better meet her patient’s needs. Dr. Takashima is excited to return to Texas and looks forward to continuing to serve the community she calls home.
Credentials
Education & Training
Graduated in 2014 with Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Science from the University of Texas in El Paso, Texas.
Graduated in 2020 with Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Completed Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle (PMSR-RRA) credential in 2023 from the Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Board Certifications
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Board Qualified
American Board of Podiatric Medicine - Board Qualified
Memberships & Affiliations
Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association