Santa Barbara Doctors

The annual fee covers all services the practice provides, including annual wellness evaluations, unlimited office visits, EKGs, spirometry testing, shots and vaccinations, same-day appointments, in-house phlebotomy, comprehensive laboratory services, immunizations, 24/7 physician access, secure video appointments, phone appointments, home visits, communication with consulting physicians, hospital care supervision, prescription facilitation, and travel medicine services. Members also receive a monthly health newsletter.

Insurance generally does not cover the annual membership fee. However, members may use HSA or FSA accounts to pay it. A tax adviser can clarify whether the fee qualifies for any deduction.

Yes. Santa Barbara Doctors provides 24/7 physician access to its members. You can reach a physician by phone or secure video appointment at any hour for urgent concerns.

Yes. The physicians at Santa Barbara Doctors hold medical staff privileges at both Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The practice provides hospital care oversight and coordinates directly with hospital staff on behalf of its members.

Yes. The physicians make house calls for members when appropriate. They also make regular visits to patients in Santa Barbara senior living facilities including Valle Verde, Samarkand, Maravilla, Vista del Monte, Mission Park, and the Californian.

The physicians at Santa Barbara Doctors coordinate directly with consulting specialists on your behalf. The practice manages communication with those physicians and helps you navigate referrals as part of its patient advocate services.

Yes. Santa Barbara Doctors offers secure video appointments through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Phone appointments are also available for members.

Santa Barbara Doctors operates the only private primary care practice in Santa Barbara with comprehensive in-house laboratory services. The CLIA-certified lab has operated since 1983 and uses professional-grade analyzers for chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology testing. Running the lab in-house keeps results confidential and accessible directly within the practice.

Santa Barbara Doctors caps its ExtraCare concierge panel at fewer than 400 patients. That limit allows the physicians to offer same-day appointments, longer visits, and thorough ongoing care.

Yes. Same-day appointments are part of the ExtraCare membership. The practice includes same-day access as a standard benefit for all members, not just for urgent situations.