Shahla Ali, MD

About Shahla

Shahla Ali, MD is a double board-certified physician in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (ABPN, ABPM) and an experienced interventional psychiatrist with over 18 years of clinical expertise. She specializes in the treatment of complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and complex substance use disorders. Dr. Ali earned her medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan, and completed her residency training in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she later served as Chief Resident and Adjunct Faculty. She has a strong passion for medical education and currently serves as Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, and West Coast University. She is also an Expert Panelist for the Texas Medical Board.

Treatment Approach

A seasoned clinician, Dr. Ali has successfully treated thousands of patients across outpatient, inpatient, private, state, and federal healthcare settings. Her prior clinical appointments include the Baylor Healthcare System, Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA North Texas Health Care System and Tennessee Valley Healthcare System), and Greenhouse Residential Treatment Center. She holds a deep and enduring commitment to the veteran community and has extensive experience caring for veterans with complex psychiatric needs. Dr. Ali’s clinical expertise lies in advanced interventional treatments, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Esketamine/Ketamine therapy. She remains actively engaged in psychiatric research to ensure that her practice offers the most current, FDA-approved, evidence-based treatments available. Her leadership and clinical presence ensure direct supervision of nurse practitioners and staff, maintaining the highest standards of care. Known for her thoughtful and conservative approach to psychopharmacology, Dr. Ali prescribes medications only when clinically indicated and after comprehensive, individualized assessment. As an interventional psychiatrist, she integrates modern, non-traditional treatment modalities to optimize outcomes for patients who have not responded to conventional therapies.

Professional Experience

Shahla Ali, MD is a double board-certified physician in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (ABPN, ABPM) and an experienced interventional psychiatrist with over 18 years of clinical expertise. She specializes in the treatment of complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and complex substance use disorders. Dr. Ali has delivered CME lectures at national scientific forums, including the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, and has served on Medical Advisory Boards for multiple healthcare organizations. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, reflecting her ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice. Above all, Dr. Ali is deeply devoted to her profession and to patient recovery. She is known for her unwavering advocacy, hands-on leadership, and refusal to allow bureaucratic barriers to interfere with compassionate, timely, and effective patient care.

Education & Credentials

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  Medical Degree: Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan

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  Residency: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Meharry Medical College

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  Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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  Board Certification: American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)