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We sought to understand the acceptability of group-based appointments for opioid use disorder (OUD) in an urban clinical setting that treats predominantly ethnic minority populations. Methods: A survey collecting data on demographics, substance use, co-morbid psychiatric conditions, and satisfaction with group-based opioid treatment (GBOT) was conducted among patients 18\u2009years and older with OUD attending an urban buprenorphine clinic between December 2019 and February 2020. Results: Thirty-nine patient surveys were completed. Among participants, 64.1% identified as Black\/African American and 76.9% identified as male. The mean age was 51.2\u2009years. Participants reported overall high levels of satisfaction with group-based appointments though GBOT was not strongly preferred over individual visits. On a 5-point Likert scale, 69.2% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that their medical needs were met during group-based appointments. A majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that medical information received from the clinical team (97.4%) and other patients (82.1%) were valuable. Most participants (82.1%) reported adherence to treatment plans became easier since attending GBOT. Age and self-identified employment status as disabled or retired were positively associated with total satisfaction scores. 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