Accepting new patients

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

Accepting new patients

  • 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 Medical Center Pavilion
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Richmond Family Clinic
Richmond Family Health Center
503-418-3900
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Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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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 (96 Ratings, 43 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. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Dr Pexton is very present and helpful

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Really kind and a great listener.

  7. 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.

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

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

  10. 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.

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. I never waited long was seen right away Dr. Is very kind.

  16. Very good

  17. The Provider and overall all staff are very friendly and helpful and professional I am very happy of the services

  18. Well done job

  19. Chris was amazing and I felt extremely comfortable and taken care of!

  20. Dr. Pexton is one of a kind and deserves a raise and extra recognition. He works hard.

  21. Excellent they treated me wonderfully

  22. Dr. Pexton is the sweetest, kindest, most thorough PCP I've ever had. He treats my whole person. My mental. My physical. My psychological. And my financial when he can. Can't say enough good things. The world needs more of him.

  23. Dr. Pexton is the best doctor I've ever had

  24. This is the best doctor I've ever been in the care of. He's very knowledgeable and he works with me in finding a solution

  25. Great Dr.

  26. Very good

  27. Dr. Pexton is the best doctor I've ever had. He's a great listener, he explains things so I can understand them, he is strengths based and person centered. He is creative in his solutions. He's very personable. I'm really happy with my care from him.

  28. Everyone that I interacted with at the clinic seemed friendly and competent.

  29. For the first time (ever) I feel like I am being taken seriously and that my concerns with my health are being listened to and acknowledged. I appreciate having an actionable plan with how to move forward in my health.

  30. I have already recommended Dr Pexton's practice. Caring, relatable, knowledgeable. This is the first time in years that I've felt like a doctor was truly listening to me and would advocate for my health.