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 (453 Ratings, 170 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. Saved my eye!

  2. 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.

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

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

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

  6. Dr. Flaxel is an AMAZING doctor!!

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

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

  9. Excellent response

  10. 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.

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

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

  13. Very complete and displayed good professionalism

  14. Awesome

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

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

  17. Always a good experience

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

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

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

  21. 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!!

  22. EVERITHING WAS GREAT

  23. Awesome

  24. Great

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

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

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

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

  29. 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.

  30. Outstanding