Beare Matthew MD
Beare Matthew MD

Matthew Beare, M.D.

  • Physician
  • Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine
Speaks: English
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Central Bakersfield Community Health Center
North Fine Community Health Center
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About Matthew

Dr. Matthew Beare is a double board-certified Family and Addiction Medicine physician and the Program Director of Kern County’s first Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Clinica Sierra Vista. He joined Clinica Sierra Vista in 2016 and completed his training through the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program in 2019.

Since then, Dr. Beare has helped transform addiction and homeless healthcare across the region. He led the creation of Kern County’s first street medicine teams and developed an integrated model of care that brings medical, behavioral health, and addiction treatment directly to people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders, wherever they are.

A proud long-time resident of Kern County, Dr. Beare has lived, learned, and served in this community for more than 25 years. His work has been recognized with honors, including the Clinica Sierra Vista Pioneer in Medical Education Award, Beautiful Bakersfield Health Award, and the Kern Medical Exceptional Mentor Award. He continues to champion accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free addiction care throughout the Central Valley.

▶︎ Click here to watch Dr. Beare’s interview, “Reaching Homeless People Through Their Pets: Street Medicine Bakersfield,” by Invisible People and the California Health Care Foundation.

▶︎ Listen to Episode 1 of the “Hope in the Valley” series from the Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Beare discusses effective strategies in addiction medicine, the importance of compassionate and stigma-free care, and how Clinica Sierra Vista is reaching individuals in need, whether they are on the streets, in shelters, or visiting our health centers.

Experience

Education

  • Ross University School of Medicine

Residency

  • Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program, Clinica Sierra Vista

Board Certification

  • American Board of Family Medicine; American Board of Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine

Awards

  • Pioneer in Medical Education Award, Clinica Sierra Vista (2024)
  • Exceptional Mentor Award, Kern Medical
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Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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