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: 4.8 out of 5 (441 Ratings, 163 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. 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.

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

  3. 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.

  4. Outstanding

  5. Always top shelf service.

  6. 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.

  7. Very competent and thorough

  8. Excellent

  9. 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.

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

  11. Always very professional and amswers all my questions

  12. Very bright and listens to conerns

  13. 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.

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

  15. Caring and friendly Always feel comfortable at appts.

  16. Very knowledgeable

  17. Answers my questions, effective efficient eye treatment

  18. Always interested in my wellbeing.. Follows up with my eye care team.

  19. Given clear concise info and answers to my questions.

  20. Dr. Flaxel and her staff are dedicated medical professionals who always have the patient's care at heart. Thank you and well done.

  21. I love Dr Flaxel

  22. A very pleasant experience every time with kind professional personnel from front desk to interactions with exams & doctors consult.

  23. Excellent surgeon. Explains well

  24. Everybody was happy and good-natured, and not at all stressed out.

  25. Dr. Flaxel always does thorough exam & spends time explaining everything so I'm comfortable.

  26. Always excellent

  27. Unfriendly

  28. Great 10/10

  29. Very knowledgeable and helpful

  30. Outstanding as usual