Dr. Devin Namaky

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cincinnati, OH
16 years experience male

Locations

Good Samaritan Free Health Center of Price Hill

Cincinnati, OH

Address

3301 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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My office hours

Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00am
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Practice website

Bethesda North Hospital Ob/Gyn Clinic

Cincinnati, OH

Bethesda North Ob / Gyn at Bethesda North Hospital

Cincinnati, OH

Good Samaritan Free Health Center of Price Hill

Cincinnati, OH

Faculty Medical Center at Good Samaritan Hospital

Cincinnati, OH

Faculty Medical Center

Cincinnati, OH

About

Bio

Devin Namaky, MD, FACOG, is a faculty member for the TriHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program. Dr. Namaky is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at TriHealth. During residency, he was the Education Chief Resident, was a recipient of the 2011 RTF Schmidt Award for “Best All-around Resident,” and also received the 2010 Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. In 2014, he was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), currently serving as the ACOG District V Young Physician. Dr. Namaky attended the ACOG Robert C. Cefalo National Leadership Institute. He is also a member of the ACOG Ohio Advisory Council, and serves on the Ohio Maternal and Newborn Advisory Council for the Ohio Department of Health, as well as the Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board for the State of Ohio.

Specialties
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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
?: Unsure what you mean by this question. It is relatively uncommon to "overdose" on this medication.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: If you are referring to intubation, then no, this is typically not their role.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Pain: Usually this presents with pain +/- fever. However, some bacterial infections in the tubes can go without symptoms, such as chlamydia and tuberculosis... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : In general they are very good. If positive they are right on. False negatives are more common unless it has been 2 to 3 weeks since intercourse.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No: This is not normal. You may have a vaginitis, vulvitis, or pain dysorder such as vulvodynia or vestibulodynia. Please see a gynecologist for an evalua... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Ovulation kit. : Use an ovulation kit. When it indicates you are ovulating have intercourse daily for at least two days.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes.: You can have a yeast infection in urine without vaginal or vulvar symptoms. See a physician for follow up of your condition.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Possibly. : This could possibly be a portion of your labia or hymen. You would need an exam to be more certain.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Call your OB: This would be a good time to call your obstetrician.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Difficult: Without additional information it is difficult to assess your situation. Pregnancies can fail despite rising hormone levels. The rate of rise is impor... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Unlikely: Unless your insurance covers infertility this is unlikely. You should call your insurer to find out what services are covered.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Surgery: Hysterectomy would definitely stop menstrual cramps.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Unlikely. : As long as you are not ill, it is unlikely to affect the pregnancy.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Infection: Could be infection. See your doctor for an exam.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : Depending on the illness, yes. But it is not usually something minor like a cold. It's usually something more serious like a thyroid disorder or anore... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Clarify timing: If you are saying that Clomid (clomiphene) has been prescribed for cycle days 16 thru 20 then this is unlikely to affect the recruitment of follicles ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No. : Only if you ovulate. Women with some conditions can ovulate after weight loss or correction of some other condition like a thyroid disorder.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : Yes you can still have the same pregnancy symptoms because the same hormone levels rise. An "empty sac" can also be an early normal pregnancy.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends: This depends on what has already been done. Before any treatment is given a work up should be done that may include bloodwork, imaging, and possibly p... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No. : It's not uncommon. But it also isn't normal.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Anything: Could be a lot of things. This type of problem would need a physical exam. Prolapse is possible.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No.: Sterilization is not a known side effect.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : Kidney cysts likely have no bearing on your fertility.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Not normal. : What you describe doesn't sound normal. You could have a vaginitis. Take a pregnancy test and see a physician. It could be thickening of your mucous d... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Normal. : It is likely that it is a normal urethra or a hymen. Get an exam if unsure.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Variable.: I assume you are asking how long it can take for woman to ovulate after pregnancy. It depends on how the pregnancy ended. The shortest intervals are a... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Normal: Spotting can be normal in pregnancy, especially if you have had intercourse or an exam. Spotting can also be from infection or a cervical problem. Tal... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Clarify.: This depends what workup you have had and what treatment you were given. You probably should follow up with your doctor who knows your history.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
See doctor.: This can be from swelling from pregnancy, and may be precipitation of carpal tunnel syndrome. You need an exam by your physician. If it is carpal tunn... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Unlikely: If you are truly having your period, then it is unlikely you are pregnant. If you want to be sure you can always take a pregnany test.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No.: The placenta does not necessarily "move" a much as the uterus simply grows. Usually for something like this, a follow up scan is done in the third ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Any. : Almost any hormonal birth control can help with heavy periods in your age group. However, see a doctor to determine if there is another treatable caus... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Stop smoking. : Second hand smoke and the smoke on your clothes are also harmful. Thc is stored in fat cells and can be detectable up to a month later. Stop smoking f... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends. : It would help to know how long you have been taking these.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
At risk.: If you are saying that you started a new pack 5 days after your period had stopped, then it is very possible that you started the new pack in the midd... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
See a doctor.: We don't normally describe the cervix this way. You need an evaluation by a physician. Vaginal discharge has many causes, including infection.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Pregnancy test: If you are asking if a home pregnancy test is accurate 12 weeks after you had sex, then yes. A positive will be positive and a negative will be negati... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Mastodynia: Likely it's normal. It is usually intermittent and associated with ovulation. If it persists and is making you uncomfortable, then see a physician.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Switch brands. : It doesn't need to be complicated. Buy a cheaper test and take it again.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Pleurisy. : This could've many things, but could be pleurisy or another type of illness related to your recent respiratory illness. If it doesn't improve seek eva... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Depends. : This depends on how far apart your periods are and when exactly your last one was. A pregnancy test would be a good start.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Define "large": Many women have some blood clots during periods. However, report of blood clots is the best indicator of heavy flow and may be abnormal. See a gynecol... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
LH kit: Most people will ovulate prior to the last 14 days of their cycle. To get more information, use an lh surge detection kit.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
No. : You are still just as likely to contract it.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Pregnant: Several things must be working together to get pregnant. You and your partner would need to be in good physical health, and intercourse has to coincid... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Antibiotic: An antibiotic would treat it. See a physician.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : Pregnancy can sometimes cause a decrease in sex drive. It is normal, but worth talking to your wife about.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
4-6 wks: Could be as early as 4-6 wks as this is when HCG levels start to rise.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes. : Perfectly safe. What you put in the foil matters more. = ).
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A member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Unlikely. : Repeat a test in a week to be sure but it sounds like you are not pregnant.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Namaky is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Namaky is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I had to exact same question. Confirmed pregnancy today and had a MC at 5 weeks two months ago. I am beyond worried that it will happen again.
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Thank you so much for responding! I have taken a test and got a neg. result so I will test again in a couple weeks! thank you again!!!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH
MD

Medical/Graduate school

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2007MD

Residency

TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH

Residency

TriHealth

Awards

2011 RTF Schmidt Award - "Best All-around Resident"
2010 Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award
2014 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award

Affiliations

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Medical Association
Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Publications

Long-term maternal depression after expectant management of early preterm birth.
Brenner tumor presenting as a retrorectal mass with prior hysterectomy and salpingo-oopherectomy.
Placental site trophoblastic tumor presenting as an intramural mass with negative markers: an opportunity for novel diagnosis and treatment with robot...
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