Dr. Simon MarianD.O.

Family Medicine

at Forest Direct Primary Care — Forest, VA

About

Dr. Simon Marian earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pensacola Christian College in 2015 and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021. S. Navy.

During his Navy career, Dr. Marian served as senior medical officer aboard the USS Portland in San Diego, leading a health department of 16 staff who provided primary and urgent care for sailors and officers. S. Navy ships in the Atlantic fleet, delivering primary care to over 2,500 sailors and officers. He also worked as an urgent care physician for Patient First in southeastern Virginia. Dr. Marian practices holistic medicine, focusing on root causes of disease rather than symptom management. His faith in Jesus Christ shapes how he approaches and cares for each patient.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Pensacola Christian College, B.S. Biology, 2015

Medical School

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2021)

Residency

Internal Medicine internship, Naval Medical Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth (2022)

Additional Training

U.S. Navy medical officer experience; urgent care physician at Patient First, southeastern Virginia

Who is Dr. Marian right for?

Dr. Marian suits patients who want a physician focused on root causes rather than quick fixes. His osteopathic training and internal medicine background make him effective for adults dealing with chronic or complex health conditions. Patients who appreciate a faith-informed, whole-person perspective on health will connect well with his approach. His urgent care and military medicine experience also makes him a solid choice for patients who need a physician comfortable managing a wide range of acute concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

O. from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021 and completed an Internal Medicine internship at Naval Medical Readiness Training Command Portsmouth in 2022. S. Navy medical officer, including as senior medical officer on the USS Portland and in a supervisory role overseeing physician extenders across the Atlantic fleet.

Dr. Marian focuses on identifying the root causes of a patient's health problems rather than defaulting to prescriptions that address symptoms alone. He considers the whole person when developing a care plan, drawing on his osteopathic training and broad clinical experience.

Yes. Dr. Marian worked as an urgent care physician for Patient First in southeastern Virginia. Combined with his military medical experience managing acute care for thousands of sailors, he brings substantial experience treating urgent and acute health concerns.

Dr. Marian sees patients across a range of ages and health conditions. His background in internal medicine, primary care, and urgent care makes him well-suited for chronic disease management, acute illness, and patients seeking a thorough, root-cause-oriented approach to their health.

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Dr. Marian's Christian faith informs how he views and cares for each patient. He approaches the doctor-patient relationship with respect for the whole person, which aligns with his commitment to holistic, root-cause medicine.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026