
Dennis Hughes, MD Inc.
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $500/month |
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Doctors | Dennis Hughes MD, Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Zoom visits |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
a solo internal medicine practice in Santa Barbara, Dr. Dennis Hughes delivers thorough, unhurried consultations to a small panel of members. He trained at Northwestern University and has practiced internal medicine since 1999. He studies medical literature seven days a week to stay current.
Dr. Hughes emphasizes proactive health management. He offers advanced screenings including Grail Galleri multi-cancer testing, whole body MRI, and coronary artery calcium scoring. His clinical scope spans chronic disease management, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, hormone replacement therapy, obesity medicine, and GLP-1 agonist therapy. Extended follow-up visits often run 60 to 90 minutes. He reserves at least one daily slot for same-day appointments. The practice has no waiting room or support staff; patients reach him directly by phone or text.
Details
Address
1292 Coast Village Rd., Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone
(805) 450-8413Website
Visit websiteMembership
$500/monthly
Membership Details
Flat fee of $500 monthly deducted from credit card or bank. No co-pay for visits. No contract required. Insurance not accepted for physician services but recorded for lab testing, diagnostic imaging, and specialty care.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership costs $500 per month, billed as a flat fee deducted from your credit card or bank account. Dr. Hughes charges no co-pay for visits. The practice does not accept insurance for physician services, though it records your insurance information for use with lab testing, diagnostic imaging, and specialist referrals.
No. Dennis Hughes, MD Inc. does not require a contract. If you decide to leave the practice, billing stops at the next monthly cycle. There is no long-term commitment required to become a member.
Yes. Dr. Hughes reserves at least one appointment slot every day for same-day visits. Patients reach him by phone or text to schedule. He does not have a waiting room or staff, so he responds to messages directly and as quickly as possible.
Standard appointments run approximately 60 minutes. Extended follow-up visits often run 60 to 90 minutes. Dr. Hughes structures his schedule to allow thorough, unhurried consultations.
Yes to both. Dr. Hughes offers Zoom visits for issues that do not require an in-person exam, such as reviewing lab results or diagnostic reports. He prefers in-person visits for symptoms that need a proper examination. He also makes house calls when his schedule permits, and he can draw Grail Galleri blood samples at a patient's home.
Dr. Hughes makes himself available for urgent matters after hours. For non-urgent questions, he asks patients to contact him the following day. He leaves space between appointments to respond to calls and texts promptly during regular hours.
Dennis Hughes, MD Inc. offers several advanced preventive screening options. These include Grail Galleri multi-cancer blood testing, whole body MRI screening, coronary artery calcium scoring, and expanded biomarker blood panels. Dr. Hughes uses these tools to identify potential health issues as early as possible.
No. Dr. Hughes does not allow animals in the office. He has severe allergies and asthma, and animals can trigger symptoms for both him and subsequent patients.
Call or text the practice directly at 805-450-8413. Dennis Hughes, MD Inc. has no waiting room or front desk staff, so Dr. Hughes responds to messages personally. You can also email the practice to request an appointment time.
No. The practice asks that patients not arrive without an appointment. Dr. Hughes operates without a waiting room or staff. Reach him by phone, text, or email to arrange a visit.
Practice last updated April 4, 2026


