Orange Beach Family Medicine - Ryan Forbess, MD

11/20/2025

So thankful that Dr Forbess, Dr Ali and so many off duty medical personnel were on the beach that day. The outcome would certainly have been different, we are so thankful that Lulu made it and is thriving, she is one of the bravest girls we know! 💜

The official news came my way yesterday, and in my opinion, the magazine couldn’t have made a better choice:
“Southern Living” has named Mountain Brook, AL’s Lulu Gribbin the “2025 Southerner Of The Year”!

Each year, the magazine honors southerners who are making a difference in the world, and this 17-year-old fills the bill!

Since Lulu lost her left hand and right leg in bull shark attack in June of 2024, Lulu has worked hard to pass Lulu’s Law at the state and federal levels- it keeps beachgoers safe from shark attacks.

Lulu has also helped create the Lulu Strong Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of people with limb deficiencies.

Lulu has also become an accomplished adaptive golfer and water skier, all the while still finding time to be a regular teenager.

I’ve come to know Lulu well- in fact next week Lulu will join me and special guest James Spann on The Good Company Podcast

Until then, please congratulate Lulu on this amazing honor, and give your best to Lulu’s parents Joe and Ann Blair and siblings Ellie, Tripp and Maggie.

*You can read more about Lulu in Southern Living here:

https://www.southernliving.com/lulu-gribbin-11843018

*You can visit the Lulu Strong Foundation here:

https://lulustrong.com/

*Visit Lulu on Instagram at lulug.strong

*Photo provided by Southern Living.

11/10/2025

As daylight fades, many people feel their mood dip. ❄️ 😞 A few small daily habits can help prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and keep you feeling your best all winter long.

11/08/2025

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09/07/2025

🍊Personalized, convenient, comprehensive care is something you dont realize you want or need, until you have it.
🍊Orange Beach Family Medicine is not a typical clinic, where you get far less than adequate time, and then pushed out. Medicine can be done better. It SHOULD be done better.
🍊It’s inexpensive, and you’ll be in the MDVIP network when you’re traveling as well! Most importantly you can always reach Dr. Forbess directly after hours.

08/08/2025

Hi, everyone! Toni Forbess here. We’ve recently come to understand that Baldwin Health (formerly South Baldwin) is contacting patients to schedule with Dr. Forbess again. Many of you are confused and have asked about it, as the correspondence directs you to Baldwin Health, and Dr. Forbess has not been affiliated with South Baldwin for many years now.

Please disregard it if you’re under the impression that it’s a message from Orange Beach Family Medicine. It is not. It might be a technical issue they’ve not resolved yet.

Thanks guys! If you’re not a patient currently, you’re always welcome to swing by the office and talk to Forbess about the program. He’ll take the time to answer questions. Stay healthy and God bless! ❤️

08/05/2025

UPDATE - Phones are working!

We are currently experiencing a phone outage, the problem has been identified with the carrier and is currently being worked. The office is open until 5pm, patients are welcome to walk in at in anytime.g

02/15/2025

02/09/2025

You should never leave a doctor visit feeling like you didn’t get enough time to talk about ALL of your concerns and have them addressed. That’s not how medicine should be!

Both doctors and patients report major frustration with their primary care experiences, prompting them to explore new innovative healthcare models that drive stronger connections and better health outcomes. 💪🏽

Head to MDVIP.com/DoctorHealth to learn more, including how to make the most out of your own primary care appointments. 🩺

02/01/2025

When you are a patient of Orange Beach Family Medicine, these are a few of the benefits:

⭐️Being able to reach Dr. Forbess personally by phone 24/7
⭐️ Full access to the MDVIP network no matter where you travel
⭐️ The executive physical
⭐️ No wait times
⭐️ Same day appointments
⭐️ Collaboration with world renowned institutions, including MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
⭐️ No small appointment slots like usual offices
⭐️ Your children are eligible to be on your family plan until the age of 26 so rest easy knowing your college kids are taken care of!
⭐️ You’re not another number in a long list of patients because the program is limited access!

01/31/2025

Doctors feel your pain! MDVIP today released the results of a national study which highlights the ill effects of America's broken healthcare system on primary care physicians.👨🏼‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ Long waits for appointments that end up short and impersonal is not only frustrating patients – but stressing doctors, too.

Some of the striking findings:

💡78% of doctors would spend more time uncovering the root cause of patient issues if their professional life allowed

💡62% feel their interactions with patients have become more transactional than relational

💡57% often find themselves writing prescriptions or referring to specialists due to time constraints

➡️ Read the full results: bit.ly/42v7GRK