This is Ourera
Expert Opioid Recovery
That Never Leaves You Stranded.
Dr. Brian Clear provides specialized opioid addiction care designed for reliability.
Get same-day prescriptions with no administrative gaps and no missed doses. Find the peace of mind that comes with a consistent care plan plan that fits into your life and goals.
We care for patients, age 16+, anywhere in California with active or past addiction to opioids including kratom, 7-OH mitragynine, pain medication, fentanyl, and heroin.
How it works
Request your initial visit by completing our secure form. It only takes about 3 minutes, then you’ll receive scheduling information by SMS or email. Initial visits can often be scheduled within just 1 day of the request. You’ll receive a consent form and health information questionnaire after scheduling.
Your enrollment and your form responses are confidential and treated as protected health information.
2. Meet Your Provider, Dr. Brian Clear, by Video
Complete your initial video consultation with Dr. Clear.
There’s no wait list and no long pre-visit intake process. You’ll meet Dr. Clear online using your personal computer or smartphone for a telemedicine assessment that will be billed to your insurance afterward.
The initial visit can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on your needs and availability.
3. Begin Your Care Plan
You and Dr. Clear will develop your care plan during the visit, and afterward you’ll receive a care summary, and prescriptions will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice. The most commonly prescribed medication for opioid addiction is buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi)
If labs are ordered, you can complete them at any Labcorp location statewide.
We work with partner programs to provide coordinated coaching, therapy, and contingency management if your care plan includes these services.
You’ll continue to follow-up with Dr. Clear regularly, on a schedule that considers your preferences and availability.
Meet Dr. Brian Clear, M.D. FASAM,
Addiction Specialist, Family Physician
Dr. Clear believes that addiction treatment works best when you stay in control.
His role is to offer clear information, thoughtful recommendations, and reliable support, not to tell you what your goals should be. Whether you’re seeking treatment that feels simple and straightforward or more structured and involved, he works with you to find an approach that fits your life, with honest discussion of the benefits and potential risks at every step.
A board-certified Family Physician and Addiction Medicine specialist, he founded Ourera to create personalized care plans that work for each patient, whether you’re managing withdrawal, tapering medications safely, or beginning recovery for the first or fifth time.
Before Ourera, Dr. Clear served as Chief Medical Officer of Bicycle Health, where he helped grow a nationwide telemedicine program caring for more than 15,000 patients. He brings that experience in scaling high-quality virtual care to a smaller, more personal setting, so you can get expert treatment from the comfort of home.
Outside of medicine, you are more likely to find him walking to his neighborhood farmer’s market, lingering over a slow morning coffee, or exploring great food spots around Oakland to enjoy with his wife and their chow-chow, Ray. Staying active and connected helps him show up as a grounded, approachable partner in his patients’ care.
This is our era for stability
Ourera is about fostering a great experience where your care is personalized and your access is predictable.
Direct Access for Reliability
We operate a self-service virtual front desk experience. Your secure messages and form responses go directly to Dr. Clear.
No call center or remote reception team to work through
You have direct access to your provider who knows your care plan
FAQs
What conditions does Ourera treat?
We care for patients, age 16+, anywhere in California with active or past addiction to opioids including kratom, 7-OH mitragynine, pain medication, fentanyl, and heroin.
We provide medications for Opioid Use Disorder itself, and we can also treat co-occurring substance use disorder(s) such as Alcohol, Stimulant, or Sedative/Benzodiazepine Dependence. We can also provide treatment for some co-occurring mental or general medical conditions, like depression, when needed. Ourera does not provide in-person primary care.
Will telemedicine work for me?
Care for most patients with a substance use disorder (addiction) can be provided effectively through telemedicine. You just need consistent access to a smart device with internet access and video-call capability, whether it’s your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. If you’re unsure about telemedicine, we can talk about the benefits and risks in more detail at an initial visit and make an informed decision together.
How does it work?
Enroll Now to set up your initial visit. You’ll receive a link to our secure enrollment forms to complete. All information you provide is considered protected health information and is kept confidential as per our Notice of Privacy Practices.
At the visit, you’ll meet Dr. Clear by secure video conference, discuss your care goals, align on a plan, then receive treatment recommendations and start care at the same visit. You’ll schedule follow-up and learn how to contact us for sooner care as needed. You’ll fill any prescribed medication at your chosen pharmacy.
Will Ourera be my primary care provider?
It’s preferred for most patients to also have a separate primary care provider (PCP) with an in-person office available. With your consent, Ourera can share records and coordinate with your primary care provider.
While Ourera will not be your official PCP, we can provide limited primary care services through telemedicine like treatment of mood disorders, high blood pressure, and some other chronic condition management when needed. Our service is not effective for emergencies or acute care.
Do you provide medication?
Yes, we prescribe medications that are safe and effective for your presenting condition(s). For Opioid Use Disorder, the most commonly prescribed medication is buprenorphine, which is the active ingredient in Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi, and Zubsolv.
In addition to treatment of substance use disorders, we also may prescribe medications to treat other related conditions.
Do you take my insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) / Optum, and Medicare Part B throughout California.
We are working toward becoming in-network with Blue Shield of California in early 2026.
We are working toward accepting Medi-Cal in Alameda County from late 2026.
Is there a self-pay option?
There is. As long as you don’t have active Medi-Cal, any uninsured patient or any patient who does not wish to use insurance may choose to self-pay for services.
Is my care confidential?
Yes. From the time you submit a new patient request, your identity and all health information you provide us are considered protected health information and shared only as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices. We encourage coordinated care with your other providers, and we also respect that your medical record exists only for your benefit, and you’re in control.
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