Pediatrician Staff

Dr. Shams Nandwani has been proudly serving the North Houston community for over three decades. After more than nine years with Texas Children’s Pediatrics Associates (TCPA), he established his own private practice in 2009. Since then, he has successfully built and expanded Champions Pediatric Associates to care for a growing number of families throughout the area. Dr. Nandwani completed his pediatric residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He then pursued a two-year fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Board Certified in Pediatrics since 1999, Dr. Nandwani is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an active member of both the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association. His clinical interests include newborn care, asthma, allergies, ADHD, blood disorders, and general pediatric care. He also provides travel health consultations, particularly for families visiting developing countries. Dr. Nandwani has a personal interest in individualized treatment approaches, including—but not limited to—herbal remedies and homeopathic medicine. Primarily based at the Spring location, Dr. Nandwani occasionally rotates to other clinic sites. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, practicing yoga and meditation, spending quality time with his family, and exploring the outdoors.

I finished my pediatric residency in 2023 at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. I moved closed to family again in Spring and am so excited to start seeing patients in my hometown. I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages, especially the newborns as I'm able to see them grow and develop over the years. I'm a mother of two adorable children who have helped me become a better pediatrician. I love spending time with my family, cooking, and traveling.

Jasmin Zaldivar is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been caring for patients at our practice since 2023. Many of our established families may also know her as Jasmin Benitez.

Jasmin earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Born and raised in North Carolina, she brings more than five years of nursing experience to her role as a provider, including three years of experience in a Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit.

Jasmin is passionate about pediatric healthcare and enjoys building lasting relationships with families while helping children grow and thrive through every stage of development. She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and creating a welcoming environment for her patients and their families.

Outside of the office, Jasmin enjoys working out, spending time with her loved ones, and caring for her dog.