Dr. Dennis Hughes, MD

Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Santa Barbara, CA

Dr. Hughes is a Concierge Internal Medicine physician who runs a membership practice and has been in practice since 1999.

1292 Coast Village Rd., Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

At a glance

Practice model

Concierge membership, insurance not accepted

Membership fee

$500 a month

Experience

In practice since 1999

Telehealth

Video visits when no exam is needed

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About Dr. Hughes

Dr. Hughes graduated from New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He completed an internal medicine residency at Northwestern in Chicago. He has been in practice since 1999 as a Northwestern-trained internist.

He worked for corporate medical practices for years. His membership practice is built around longer visits, relaxed consultations and shorter waits for appointments. He keeps his patient census small and mostly sees members of his practice.

Extended follow-up visits often run 60 to 90 minutes. He offers same or next day visits and holds one slot open daily for same-day needs. He manages chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and kidney disease, and also promotes wellness.

He studies seven days a week to stay current.

I actually make up my own patient handouts.

Dr. Dennis Hughes

Membership and fees

Membership at Dr. Hughes' practice is $500 a month, deducted from the member's bank account.

Members get same or next day appointments and longer, more thorough consultations.

He does not accept insurance for his services.

Services

Chronic condition management Wellness care Galleri cancer screening Whole body MRI screening Advanced lipid testing Limited house calls

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

New Jersey Medical School

Residency

Northwestern, Chicago

License

California Verify with the Medical Board of California

NPI

1215076468

Location

1292 Coast Village Rd., Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Recognition and research

Media and books

Co-hosts the podcast This Might Sting a Little with Duncan Turner and Orel Swenson (nextmd.ai).

Produces a YouTube channel and blog on medical topics (nextmd.ai).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Hughes take insurance, or offer a membership?

Dr. Hughes runs a membership practice and does not accept insurance for his services.

How much does membership with Dr. Hughes cost?

Membership at his practice is $500 a month, deducted from the member's bank account. Members get same or next day appointments and longer, more thorough consultations.

Where did Dr. Hughes train?

Dr. Hughes graduated from New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He completed an internal medicine residency at Northwestern in Chicago.

Does Dr. Hughes offer telehealth?

Dr. Hughes offers virtual visits when an in-office exam is not required. He prefers to see patients in his office and considers house calls on a limited basis.