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Chris Pexton, D.O. (he/him)

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  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Mental Health
  • Maternity / Obstetrics

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Adventist Health Medical Offices 2
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Richmond Family Clinic
Richmond Family Health Center
503-418-3900
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About me

Dr. Christopher Pexton is a primary care physician who treats substance use disorder, psychiatric conditions, chronic disease, musculoskeletal issues and women’s health issues. He provides pregnancy care and women’s health procedures, joint and trigger point injections, skin procedures, osteopathic manipulative therapy and medication management for chronic disease, substance use and psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Pexton has a passion for working with underserved populations, particularly those struggling with housing insecurity and affected by severe and persistent mental illness. He was previously medical director for Circle the City, a houseless health care organization in Phoenix, Arizona, and a primary care physician for Cascadia Health, a Certified Community Behavioral Health organization in Oregon.

Dr. Pexton’s approach to care is to meet people where they are in their health care journey and understand their unique background and priorities. He enjoys connecting with his patients and creating a relationship where people feel empowered and in control of their health care.

In his free time, he enjoys running, rock climbing, paddle boarding, playing board games, reading, drawing, exploring the Pacific Northwest and playing with his wife and daughter.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2005, Oregon State University
    • D.O., 2014, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Residency

    • Family Medicine, Family Medicine of Southwest Washington, Vancouver, WA, 2017

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Family Medicine
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (91 Ratings, 52 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Pexton was very professional as expected, knowledgeable and provided care very timely.

  2. Dr. Pexton is awesome - it was worth the wait to see him. I felt heard and seen, and it felt like he had all the time in the world to tend to my problems. A breath of fresh air compared to feeling like the doctor has to get going after 15 minutes.

  3. I have to give tremendous thanks and credit to everyone I have had interactions with at this clinic from the wonderful ladies and gentlemen working at the front desk where I check in for my appointments, to the very helpful Pharmacy staff, and finally to my PCP. Since the first time I met with Dr. Christopher Pexton, I was treated with dignity and respect along with an abundance of compassion and kindness. For the first time in the history of dealing with doctors and medical professionals I didn't feel judged for my addiction issues that have been a huge burden to my mental health and my life in general. Since working with Dr. Pexton and the staff at OHSU East Family Medicine clinic I have made a great amount of progress in regards to trying to get clean and sober. If not for these wonderful doctors and nurses, I honestly don't know if I would be able to be this successful in my recovery if I didn't have these folks on my side helping me through the process.

  4. Explained everything very well, very efficient time wise!

  5. Thoughtful and understanding plus he took the time at the first appointment to LISTEN and was familiar with my issues before entering.

  6. Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Thorough. I felt like he heard my concerns and carry through with them.

  7. Very supportive and gave me plenty of leads. I'm appreciative of having a gatekeeper to help me find a therapist.

  8. Took extra care to make sure I understood my test results and options and to explain that the choices were solely mine to make.

  9. They asked questions and actually listened, it didn't feel like I was being ignored and steered around the problem in favor of pills. Genuinely nice, and considered my physical health when talking with me.

  10. Excellent listening and not dismissing primary issues.

  11. Seem fair

  12. I thought Dr. Pexton was excellent. He was cordial and, from what I could see, thorough.

  13. Great listener

  14. Dr. Pexton Immediately tuned in to finding out what I needed. He was careful to explore and explain thoroughly and thoughtfully. I felt quite good about the visit.

  15. Very good clinic I can't complain

  16. The provider and CNA were kind, professional and welcoming.

  17. This clinician made me feel very heard and seen for even the minute details that I brought up. Not only did Dr. Pexton clearly explain his thought process and reasoning, but he also gave me options of management and wanted to hear how I felt about interventions for the symptoms I presented. Best PCP experience I have ever had in my life. I would recommend anyone I can to him and all the other members of the staff/nursing team that I interacted with.

  18. I had a great first experience with Chris Pexton as my new PCP. He was kind, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He took my concerns seriously and made sure I felt comfortable, gave me ample time and opportunity to discuss my needs, and made actionable progress towards helping me receive further care.

  19. Dr Pexton is very present and helpful

  20. He's easily the best provider on my care team. I've never felt dismissed or invalidated by him. He takes all of my concerns seriously and collaborates on treatment plans. I am extremely grateful to have him as my primary care provider.

  21. Dr. Chris was courteous and respectful to me. He was concerned with the things that I had thought needed attention. I could tell he was genuinely interested in my health.

  22. Really kind and a great listener.

  23. Dr. Pexton is the best. He's knowledgeable but also humble. He listens and hears what is being said out of a place of understanding and kindness rather than ego like many drs.

  24. Everything was very professional and he was very helpful and informative

  25. Dr. Pexton is very knowledgeable, kind and caring. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.

  26. In my experience, Dr. Pexton practices medicine with kindness, thoughtfulness, and honesty. He is easily the best physician I've had the fortune to partner with. He seems committed to ensuring I understand and anticipate the changes that come with the processes of aging and illness.

  27. Listens well, show concern and happiness if diagnosis is good

  28. Dr. Pexton spent time actually talking to me, as opposed to filling out computer prompts. Seemed genuinely interested in exploring my medical history, needs--it was our first meeting and I left glad that I had met him and started our relationship.

  29. Very appreciative of the genuine caring attitude and thoroughness shown. Was treated with respect and listened to. Never felt judged and left feeling like I was in hands.

  30. I feel very lucky to have Dr. Pexton as my new primary care doctor. He is smart, kind, caring and a great listener. I feel well taken care of already and I'm looking forward to seeing him for many years to come. This is how health care should be.