Women’s Healthcare
Designed Differently

The Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Clinic is a practice led by women specialists offering comprehensive medical services—from routine wellness examinations to diagnosis and treatment of gynecological conditions, and complete obstetric care from pre-conception to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum visits.

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Our clinic is designed differently.

As a part of Cottage Medical Group, we are equipped with the latest medical technologies and modern amenities, the clinic is designed to promote patient comfort, safety and privacy. The clinic offers a warm, welcoming environment for all patients.

Obstetrics

Our skilled practitioners provide high quality, compassionate care for every stage of pregnancy and birth. We partner with Cottage Health hospitalists to offer patients seamless care around the clock. We also collaborate with maternal-fetal specialists to ensure optimal care during high-risk pregnancies. Learn more about Obstetrics

Gynecology

Our expert team offers comprehensive, patient-centered gynecologic care at every stage of life. We have specialty training in adolescent care and menopausal care. Our services range from routine preventive care and wellness exams to procedures and treatment for a range of conditions. Learn more about Gynecology

Hospitalist Support

The Obstetric (OB) Hospitalist program at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital offers 24/7 hospital coverage for continuity of care beyond clinic hours. A Board-certified Ob/Gyn from the hospital’s medical staff is available for labor and delivery support, surgical assistance and emergency Ob/gyn care.

Meet our providers

Helen Matthews, MD, FACOG, Medical Director

Helen Matthews, MD, FACOG, Medical Director

Dr. Helen Matthews is board certified through The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has more than 20 years of experience, including routine and high-risk obstetric cases. She previously served in the Women's Group for Health of UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians. Read more about Dr. Helen Matthews

Maribeth Claassen, CNM, WHNP, Nurse Midwife

Maribeth Claassen, CNM, WHNP, Nurse Midwife

A former NICU nurse, Maribeth is board certified as a Nurse-Midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and as a lactation consultant. She has been attending births for the past 15 years. Maribeth received her nursing and midwifery degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and her undergraduate degree in French and Anthropology from Vanderbilt University. She is fluent in French and proficient in medical Spanish. Read more about Maribeth

Britta Gray, DO

Britta Gray, DO

Dr. Britta Gray is a board-certified Ob/Gyn. Prior to joining Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic, she practiced for five years at a Federally Qualified Health Center in East Palo Alto, CA, where she had hospital privileges at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital-Stanford and San Mateo Medical Center. Dr. Gray is fluent in Spanish. Read more about Dr. Britta Gray

Lisa A. Lepine, MD

Lisa A. Lepine, MD

Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Lisa Lepine has nearly 30 years of medical experience in a variety of settings.

Dr. Lepine speaks French and Spanish. Read more about Dr. Lisa Lepine

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cottage Health Employee Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare

Any required co-payments or share of cost will be collected at the time of service. For patients with HMO insurance plans, please check with your health plan, primary care physician or assigned medical group for details on your coverage.

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Our Services

Our goals are to provide state-of-the-art care in a comfortable environment. We provide knowledge of best practices for informed decisions, listen to you and answer your questions, offer guidance during the natural process of pregnancy and childbirth, and support you with medical interventions when needed. We care for patients with routine low-risk pregnancies and those with more complex risk factors including:

  • Advanced maternal age
  • High blood pressure (including pre-eclampsia)
  • gestational diabetes
  • obesity
  • intrauterine growth restriction
  • placental abnormalities
  • vaginal birth after cesarean
  • preterm labor
  • cervical insufficiency

Our philosophy of childbirth is an extension of our pregnancy care model. We want your delivery experience to be an empowering and bonding experience with choices that feel right for you. We will provide medical interventions and advanced care when medically necessary to fulfill the overarching goal of safety and health for you and your baby. Read more about our approach to Pregnancy Care

Our expert team offers comprehensive, patient-centered gynecologic care at every stage of life.

Our services range from routine preventive care and wellness exams to procedures and treatment for conditions including:

  • management of heavy periods
  • uterine fibroids
  • ovarian cysts
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • sexually transmitted infections

Our physicians have particular in-depth training and experience in:

  • adolescent care
  • contraception
  • management of abnormal Paps
  • individualized menopausal care
  • all are NAMS certified menopause specialists
Dr. Lisa Lepine and the team at the Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
Front of the building at the Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic
The lobby at the Cottage Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic

Location and Contact Information

Office hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Phone: 805-324-9400 | Fax: 805-749-2922

Address: 2416 Castillo Street, Unit A,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Parking is behind the building.

On-call physicians are available at night and on weekends. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

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