Phillip Hibbitts Rye MD

He was more than my dr., he was my friend. I would call him and he always took my calls. He will truly be missed. Light & Love

Just reading that Dr. Rye has passed. When he first started his own practice, I sent him a plant for his new office with a note" to the doctor that proves Marcus Wellby´s do really exist!" Dr. Rye was one of a kind! Delivered both my boys, 1971 & `78. After I moved from NOLA, I called many years later, his nurse would say he´s really busy right now, can I take a message, I would say tell him I need to speak to Dr. Wellby! A few minutes later he would be on the phone. I am so sorry to hear...

When my doctor of thirty-five years decided to practice in Baton Rouge only I asked who else in the office could I see. Julie recommended Dr. Rye. I wound up seeing him for five years until he retired. He was so full of wit and gave great advice. I loved his sense of humor - never met anyone like him, and so knowledgeable. I remember he use to tell me I needed to lose weight, so as I was leaving his office one time he said, "next year come back less of ya." I have never heard that one...

Even though I only knew Dr. Rye a short time, he became a great friend! Loved all his stories, recipes, nutrition and worldly advice. He was such a generous and caring man! He will be missed by all! So very sorry for your loss!

I first went to Dr. Rye when I had had four miscarriages after having my first child. My best friend had suggested Chinese herbs, and Dr. Rye was all for it. Subsequently his nurse, Julie, suggested to him that I should try going to LSU Medical School to see a doctor who was doing autoimmune therapy with women with these sorts of problems. I still don't know for sure which treatment worked, but I became pregnant soon afterward and carried the baby full term. Dr. Rye also introduced me to...

Dr. Rye was wonderful to work with and loved to teach. He always had a joke to tell or a recipe to share. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and friends.

It was an honor to work with Dr. Rye for many years. He was fun to work with, always telling jokes, working on his crossword puzzles & giving medical advise to anyone who asked. He knew everything about everything!!! He TRULY cared about each of his patients. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Dr. Rye.

My condolences to the Rye Family Dr Rye was my physician always a pleasure to be in his presence. He was an amazing Doctor cared deeply for his patients I Loved his straight forward personality. He will truly be missed