Kristen Hughes, MD

Dr. Kristen Hughes is a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Safe Haven Pediatrics, a direct pediatric care practice serving Santa Barbara families through personalized in-home and virtual visits. As both a pediatrician and a mother, Dr. Hughes created Safe Haven Pediatrics to bring high-quality medical care back into the home—giving families convenient, direct access to an experienced physician without the traditional office experience. Her practice emphasizes relationship-based, family-centered care with more time, accessibility, and personal attention.

Safe Haven Pediatrics brings personalized pediatric care directly to families in Santa Barbara through convenient house calls and telehealth. We offer same-day sick visits, newborn care, sports physicals, and select pediatric services—all with more time and personal attention. Our goal is accessible, high-quality care in the comfort of home.