Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
OB-GYN • Santa Barbara, CA • Since 1888
About
Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic in Santa Barbara is part of Cottage Health, a nonprofit health care system based in Santa Barbara, CA. Cottage Health operates Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and affiliated OB/GYN services among its 6 California locations. The organization emphasizes community-based, not-for-profit care with a focus on women’s health and obstetrics within its broader network (Cottage Health). For specific OB/GYN clinic details (address, hours, providers), you may want to visit Cottage Health’s site or contact their main line. Key contact: 1-805-682-7111.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital area, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone
805-324-9400
mediarelations@cottagehealth.org
Opening Hours
Office hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
On-call physicians are available at night and on weekends. In case of an emergency, please call 911.
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are offered by Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic?
Comprehensive medical services from routine wellness to diagnosis and treatment of gynecological conditions, and complete obstetric care from pre-conception to postpartum.
What is the OB Hospitalist program?
24/7 hospital coverage at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with board-certified Ob/Gyns for labor, delivery, and emergent care.
What are the office hours?
Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. Lisa Lepine): 3.5 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Susanne Ramos): 3.4 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lisa Lepine): 3.27 out of 5 stars (not explicitly total count stated (multiple ratings))
Patients praise
- some patients appreciate the competence and experience of providers
- reports of thorough examinations and effective treatment outcomes for some conditions
- praise for specific staff members or nurse practitioners
Common complaints
- reports of long wait times and difficulty scheduling appointments
- feedback regarding perceived lack of empathy or poor bedside manner in some providers
- concerns about limited office hours and lack of availability for urgent issues
- complaints regarding staff friendliness and communication quality
- concerns about follow-up processes and transparency regarding costs
"Excellent care. I felt heard, cared for and gave me all of my options. I am menopausal and felt greatly informed. Friendly and helpful staff every time I call or visit."
— WebMD Care (review for Dr. Lepine)"The office is open 15 HOURS PER WEEK, 9-2 Tues-Thursday, so if you have anything complicated going on they simply are not around enough to get really good care."
— Healthgrades (review for Dr. Lepine)"I would not recommend Margaret Echt as a doctor. I did not like her bedside manner. During an office visit she discussed with me her financial situation in detail for fifteen minutes."
— Vitals (review for Dr. Echt)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Helen Matthews to Lead Ob/Gyn Clinic at Cottage | Your Health | Noozhawk — Jun 16, 2026
- Cottage Health Names Medical Director of New Women’s Health Center | Local News | Noozhawk — Jul 8, 2026
- Cottage Health Launches Women’s Health Center in Santa Barbara | News Channel 3-12 — Jul 6, 2026
- Advancing Women’s Health: Cottage Health Names Dr. Helen Matthews Medical Director of Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic - The Santa Barbara Independent — Jun 16, 2026
- Dr. Jane Varner Working to Create a Better Future for Women’s Health | Your Health | Noozhawk — Jun 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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