Accepting new patients

Christina J. Flaxel, M.D., FARVO

Accepting new patients

  • Bula Buck Arveson and Charles C. Arveson Professor of Macular Degeneration Research
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina and Vitreous Disease
  • Retina Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Building with several stories and all glass facing the patient drop off area and a walking bridge connecting to the neighboring building.
Elks Children's Eye Clinic
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Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1988, Oregon Health and Science University

  • Residency

    • Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University, 1993

  • Fellowship

    • Retina, West Virginia University

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (458 Ratings, 167 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. Awesome

  2. Dr. Flaxel and staff were very thorough and clear about outcome of tests.

  3. I like Dr. Flaxel very much and I appreciate the information she provides when she answers my questions.

  4. Always a good experience

  5. VERY NICE AND PROFESSIONAL. TAKES THE TIME TO INTERACT WITH ME

  6. This dr has helped my daughter, husband, and brother. Very knowledgeable.

  7. I prefer a female provider, and she got me in right away for an emergency surgery.

  8. Dr. Flaxel is a smart, kind, professional, and efficient doc who shows sensitivity when dealing with my potentially devastating disease. I am eternally grateful to have her on my side!!

  9. Awesome

  10. EVERITHING WAS GREAT

  11. Great

  12. Dr,Flaxel is great. No one in this country I'd have rather as my doctor.

  13. They're the best retinal doctor I've had and understands my condition

  14. My experience with Dr. Flaxel began in 2014. I feel that my retinal health is very important to her.

  15. Good in past visits though more clarity about my prognosis would have been good.

  16. Dr. Flaxel was an excellent communicator. It took a while to finally see her. The PG2 I saw initally spent a lot of time with me, but she was clearly new to her job. I wish she could have been present when I spoke with Dr. Flaxel as she could have learned a lot about effective doctor-patient communication.

  17. Outstanding

  18. I highly appreciate Dr. Flaxel and staff. She is very knowledgeable of her field and I wouldn't hesitate to entrust any future care with her. She was able to explain nuances of my eye condition of which I was either previously uncertain of or required further explanation. I never felt rushed and was empathetically listened to. Thank you.

  19. Always friendly and concerned about my progress. Willing to answer any questions and discuss concerns.

  20. Always top shelf service.

  21. I liked Dr Flaxel's analysis of my situation and she proposed a strategy that another clinician had not. Her analysis regarding my right eye considered all of the data she was given by a previous clinician and the evidence collected during this visit. Her manner was warm & reassuring. I came away confident that I was in good hands.

  22. Very competent and thorough

  23. Excellent

  24. Dr. Flaxel is experienced and skilled. She didn't beat around the bush in discussing my acute eye problems. She answered my questions. She was concerned about my health.

  25. Dr Flaxel is one of the outstanding Doctors at OHSU. She is compassionate, caring, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. We love her.

  26. Always very professional and amswers all my questions

  27. Very bright and listens to conerns

  28. Dr. Flaxel did a careful exam and identified a possible cause for my blurred fine vision. She immediately contacted the surgeon who had removed my cataract and asked that she do an additional procedure. I heard from the surgeon's office later that day.

  29. Caring and friendly Always feel comfortable at appts.

  30. He listens and he shows respect for my concerns, observations and questions.