Dr. Hakim obtained his medical degree from Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine in Syria and finished his neurology training from University of South Alabama, USA. He also spent two years pursuing a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases from University of Madison in Wisconsin, USA. He obtained another academic degree in Master of Public Health at University of Illinois in Chicago. In 1990, he obtained his Board Certified in Neurology.

Dr. Hakim has established Greystone Neurology center in Birmingham since 1991. He is one of the founders of Greystone Neuroscience Center which is the largest neuroscience center privately owned in State of Alabama. He is the founder of American Spine Center in USA and he is the Chairman of American Spine Center internationally. Dr. Hakim has vast experience in neurology for 25 years with special expertise in comprehensive non-surgical treatment for back pain.

Dr. Hakim has multiple international organizations and he is one of the members of the task force in USA to lower disability from back pain by 10% by year 2025. Dr. Hakim spoke in multiple international conferences on his expertise in this field and provided educational and training program to health care providers in USA.