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Anative of Atlanta, Dr. Namnoum attended The Westminster Schools and received her undergraduate degree from Williams College. She earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins as well. She directed the IVF program at Johns Hopkins before returning to Atlanta, where she practiced at Emory and Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Namnoum has published research involving genetic aspects of reproductive dysfunction, endometriosis, and other hormonal abnormalities. She has also written articles and textbook chapters on topics such as obesity and ectopic pregnancies, and has given lectures and workshops involving stress and infertility. Her practice interests include infertility and in vitro fertilization.
She has also pursued her strong interest in Integrative Medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with complementary approaches and a “whole person” focus, including attention to nutrition, lifestyle, and stress management. Dr. Namnoum is passionate about the lifestyle aspects of health and wellbeing and loves sharing medical and scientific research that can help women take a more active role in their health care and self care. She believes that education, advocacy, and encouragement are important parts of the physician-patient relationship. Dr. Namnoum’s hobbies include hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
There is nothing more important to me than helping couples and individuals have the families they have been dreaming of. The technical aspects of fertility treatment are exciting, but I especially enjoy spending time with my patients, getting to know them as individuals, and encouraging them and supporting them on their journey toward parenthood.
My patients inspire me. Whether they are just getting started, or have been persevering through the ups and downs of treatment for a while, they demonstrate courage, patience, hope, and resilience. I learn something from every one of my patients, and am honored that they have chosen me to help them on this path.
In my free time I love walking or hiking, and reading. Walking gets me outdoors, restores my energy, and helps me de-stress. Reading has been a lifelong love of mine; I also enjoy passing along books that inspire me to others.
I was a history major in college while I was pre-med, and still belong to a history class that requires me to research and write history papers.
The fact that SGF is both technically excellent and focused on the whole person makes me proud to be part of the SGF team. This “high tech-high touch” approach parallels my interest in providing the most up-to-date treatment in a way that shows patients how much we care.
Walking the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain, an ancient pilgrimage route, is near the top of my bucket list. The entire journey is 500 miles or more, but I might tackle it in shorter pieces!
Some of the most inspiring patients are those who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and decide to go through oocyte cryopreservation to preserve fertility before chemotherapy or radiation. In the midst of the shock and stress of facing a cancer diagnosis, they are taking on more doctor visits, injections, and an egg retrieval procedure to their load. The grace and strength with which they face all of these challenges is truly amazing.
When patients are struggling, I try to listen empathically, and show them that I genuinely care. By sharing information and sometimes recommending other resources, I hope to empower patients to make decisions that fit their individual situations.
Most people would probably describe me as calm, compassionate, empathetic, and friendly. I am responsible, and want my patients to feel heard, understood, and cared for.
"My infertility story began six years ago and I received my diagnosis of stage four endometriosis in 2016. I began my IVF journey with Dr. Namnoum with little expectations of actually conceiving. She not only guided me through each step of the process but the compassion and attention to detail she showed cannot be put into words. I absolutely love her! She gave me the gift of life and for that I will forever be grateful."
"We started with SGF in March after using another Atlanta Fertility clinic for our first child. Right at the first visit Dr. Namnoum was very personable and caring. She took her time with us and gave us great advice. We went through one fresh cycle and one frozen cycle before I got pregnant and I felt as if Dr. Namnoum was invested in the process with us. We saw her at every appointment, not a nurse, which I thought was great! At my previous clinic, I rarely saw my Dr. Our experience at SGF has been great and Dr. Namnoum and her team were wonderful!"
"Going through infertility is so incredibly hard. We were referred to what is now Shady Grove about a year ago after 2 years of unsuccessful trying and help from my regular OBGYN. Going into the office with my husband, I was completely terrified and unsure what to expect. From the very first meeting, Dr. Namnoum made my husband and I feel very at ease. I never felt like my million questions were too many, and I am confident in saying that I wasn't just "another patient" as I have heard people say from experiences elsewhere. Dr. Namnoum treated me (and my husband) as an individual case and although we ended up diagnosed as unexplained, she took us through all the diagnostic procedures in hopes to help us find the answers. As I write this, my baby is growing healthy and strong in my belly. If I didn't seek the help of treatment, I don't think this would have ever happened for us. For anyone looking for a Dr. you cannot go wrong with Dr. Namnoum and her staff. They were all more than wonderful and they help make a scary and hard situation a lot less scary and hard. She will ALWAYS have such a special place in my heart."
"Dr. Namnoum is one of the best doctor I ever came across. She is very attentive, friendly and professional. Her nurse Pam wow... She is beyond excellent, professional and friendly. I so love these two."
"Dr. Namnoum and staff were amazing through our journey. While our boy was conceived on a natural cycle, her testing and guidance made him possible. We are forever grateful for our precious baby boy."
"We started on the journey of fertility 20 months ago, and now we're days away from the arrival of our first child. We started with a separate fertility practice, and ended up needing to switch suddenly when our insurance changed, and we found SGF. In the end, it all worked out beautifully, and we were really grateful to be tucked in with SGF. We found Dr. Namnoum and her team to be thoughtful, caring, and eager to support us on our unique journey. With how our journey unfolded, I went to the SGF office 41 times in the calendar year of 2017 - sheesh! ...by the end of it, the SGF team was like family and I felt a great sense of support as we navigated the twisty, curvy, roller-coaster journey of IVF. We had lots of ups and downs along the way, and I really appreciated how SGF handled our case. We are delighted to be almost 39 weeks pregnant, expecting our first child, with a few more embryos in the freezer - all thanks to SGF. Thank you, Dr. Namnoum and Team!"
"She is the best Dr. I've delt with. So patient and thoughtful. Her smile and her professionalism gives you comfort and trust through the worst period of your life."
"Best doctor ever! We love Dr. Namnoum and her team at Shady Grove! Sweetest, most kind hearted, passionate doctor you will ever meet!!!"
"I have seen Dr. Namnoum for a couple years now and she truly is the most kind hearted doctor I have ever met! She treated me like I was her only patient even though I know she sees so many. I was diagnosed with pcos and she has been the best dr for me and my husband and has worked so hard with us so we could achieve our dreams of being parents. She has been encouraging, educational, and so kind during our entire journey and has helped us achieve our biggest dreams of being parents after years of infertility! We are expecting identical twins and we are so thankful for Dr. Namnoum and our amazing nurse Dawn and Tracy who have helped us along the way. Also, the ladies who draw blood are amazing as well. We will forever be grateful for Shady Grove Atlanta and Dr. Namnoums team for all the help and encouragement they have shown us during the years of being patients! They really are the best! Can’t wait for our babies to meet them this fall! We love you guys and will always speak highly of your office. You guys are truly an answered prayer!!!!"
"Dr. Namnoum helped us achieve our dreams of being parents after years of infertility and a diagnosis of pcos! We are expecting identical twins this fall and I’m so thankful for her kindness, education and warm heart during this journey! Hands down the best dr ever!"
"LOVE HER!!! Dr. Namnoum has such a sweet, understanding, demeanor. Aside from her expertise she also brings a level of empathy and is able to provide a very personalized patient experience. I came to her feeling very discouraged and her warmth and gentle energy was exactly what I needed to lift my spirits again. After many failed attempts, at other practices, I was able to get pregnant in just 2 IUI cycles with her and I feel it has a lot to do with the positive energy she creates in her space."
"We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Namnoum and Shady Grove Fertility. Everyone in the practice was attentive, empathetic, encouraging and supportive throughout our fertility testing and IVF journey. Dr. Namnoum ensured we were informed about our options and was supportive through the highs and lows of our process. Thanks to her and her team we are now pregnant with our first child!"
"When dealing with infertility, it's a very emotional journey. I remember my first appointment and was almost in tears when I walked into Dr. Namnoum's office. Before I could begin my tears, she had a plan to put me at ease. She had a plan A, B, C etc. She even called us after our appointment because she thought of another option. Her nurse Tracy was equally amazing, always quick to return my calls. They were so excited when we found out we were pregnant with twins. Truly a great doctor and staff."
"My husband and I have had issues conceiving and we never really knew why. As the issues became more involved, we started seeking help from a reproductive endocrinologist. I interviewed several and finally settled on Dr. Namnoum. Both my husband and I could not be more pleased with not only the results of care, as we are now expecting, but also the overall quality of care she provided as well as her supportive staff. She was very informative and communicative during every step we took and never pushed any type of treatment. Dr. Namnoum gave us all our options, what she thought was the best choice, and facilitated our end goal though as little intervention as possible. We absolutely love her and were very sad to not have our weekly visits now that we are expecting and are continuing care with an OB!"
"My husband and I tried to conceive for almost four years without any luck. I started at a different clinic in Atlanta but was unhappy with the customer service and the progress. I switched to Dr. Namnoum at GRS in January of 2017 and by November of of 2017 I was pregnant. I'm currently 13 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy. Dr. Namnoum was so kind and caring. She took the time to talk to me at every appointment and answer any questions I might have. Her nurses were great and always returned calls and emails very promptly. They were also very mindful of my time. I never waited more than ten minutes or so to be seen. I highly recommend Dr. Namnoum and her staff at GRS. They made our dreams of becoming parents come true."
"Dr. Namnoum is best. We are very grateful we choose Dr. Namnoum. Since the time of our first appointment we always knew we made the right decision. She is so patient with all our questions and very knowledgeable. Thanks to Dr. Namnoum I am 20 weeks pregnant."
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