Dr. Melissa Drake OB/GYN

The practice operates on a concierge membership model with separate tiers for obstetric and gynecologic care. Obstetric tiers include Essential, Signature, and Private levels. Gynecologic tiers include Core, Complete, and Inner Circle levels. Each membership includes direct access to Dr. Drake, same-day appointments, and extended visit times. The Private OB tier also includes doula care, unlimited on-demand ultrasounds, and home phlebotomy and IV therapy coordination.

The practice does not accept insurance for direct care or membership fees. Dr. Drake provides superbills that patients can submit to their insurance carrier for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Obstetric fees cover Dr. Drake's professional services only; hospital, anesthesia, and laboratory fees bill separately through those respective providers.

Dr. Drake limits her obstetric panel to five deliveries per month. That limit ensures she personally attends every birth and gives each prenatal visit the time it deserves. Patients interested in obstetric care should inquire early, as availability fills quickly.

Yes. Dr. Drake offers 24/7 on-call availability to her patients. She gives every member her personal cell number from day one. Patients can contact her directly with urgent questions at any hour.

Yes. In-home visits are a core part of the concierge service. Dr. Drake conducts postpartum visits and select prenatal check-ins at the patient's home. Home phlebotomy and IV therapy coordination are also available through certain membership tiers.

The practice serves women in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Summerland. The office is located at 427 W Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Dr. Drake holds privileges at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara for labor, delivery, and surgical procedures.

Yes. Dr. Drake offers same-day appointments to her members. Direct access to her personal cell number means patients can reach her quickly when something feels urgent, day or night.

The Private OB tier includes doula care, which typically carries a value of $2,000 to $3,000. It also includes unlimited on-demand ultrasounds and home phlebotomy and IV therapy coordination. This tier offers the highest level of hands-on, in-home obstetric support.

Yes. The practice now offers multi-cancer early detection screening through a simple blood draw. This test screens for multiple cancer types at once and pairs well with Dr. Drake's standard gynecologic cancer screening services, including cervical, breast, ovarian, and uterine evaluations.

Prospective patients can reach out directly through the practice to inquire about membership availability. Dr. Drake currently accepts new patients across both obstetric and gynecologic membership tiers. Given the limited obstetric panel of five deliveries per month, patients planning a pregnancy benefit from connecting early.