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 (447 Ratings, 152 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. Excellent care

  2. I really like the doctor! She is easy to understand and cares about you.

  3. I am so very grateful for Dr. Flaxel and her staff. They have enabled me to continue to have eyesight even after multiple retinal detachments. I am extremely anxious regarding medical appointments and everyone works to put me at ease. Dr. Flaxel is a highly skilled surgeon, as well as a very compassionate person. I feel very lucky to have Dr. Flaxel as my opthamologist and cannot say enough wonderful things about her and her staff!

  4. Very Tasty

  5. I love my Doctor

  6. The wait to get into the doctor is very long. Then I see the doctor and she's in the room with me for under a minute. I also strongly disliked the resident doctor that came in before hand. He told me I had cataracts beginning to form in both eyes. Then when the real doctor came in she said I didn't have any cataracts. It was very confusing but she was in and out so fast I didn't have time to process any questions I had to ask her. And then I just had to leave because my appointment was over.

  7. Saved my eye!

  8. She is incredibly good. I have an unusual condition that makes it difficult for them to work on. But they do an excellent job in giving me the numbing medications and the injections. Her knowledge and ability to explain my case to the residence, it is really great because they have so many questions after looking at my eye.

  9. Multi year experience: Dr. Flaxel is a god, plain and simple. Brilliant, professional, funny, direct, clear, I could go on.

  10. Absolutely awesome. Friendly, informative and explained everything in detail. I was very at ease with the staff.

  11. They were friendly, compassionate, and concerned about my condition. They gave me the information I needed and answered all my questions.

  12. Dr. Flaxel is an AMAZING doctor!!

  13. I've been Dr. Flaxell patient for many years. She is always very tun d in to our appointment. I have often recommended Casey.

  14. She is excellent. I am extremely grateful to have her for my Physician.

  15. Excellent response

  16. I was seeing Dr. Flaxel as a follow up on ocular surgery I had years ago which resulted in significant post-op complications. Her skills during the time she has me had resulted in marked improvement of the visual abnormalities that occurred. Last year was the first time I had just one annual visit. Reportedly, I will continue to have annual visits, unless something happens like abrupt eye pain or visual changes occur and I need an appointment for assessment.

  17. Absolutely incredible care. The way on all team was so professional and kind. Couldn't have asked for better doctors.

  18. Everyone we encountered was friendly, professional, and showed concern for our situation. Excellent

  19. Very complete and displayed good professionalism

  20. Awesome

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

  22. Always a good experience

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

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

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

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

  27. 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!!

  28. Awesome

  29. EVERITHING WAS GREAT

  30. Great