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 (387 Ratings, 130 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. She was kind and excellent, but I had to wait almost an hour to see her. They brought me something to eat as my blood sugar was plummeting. I didn't have a nurse, but everyone I saw was very kind and professional.

  2. Dr Flaxel and staff are excellent!!

  3. Everything was handled just as the doctor had ordered.

  4. They're just great with their work

  5. Dr. Flaxel is superlative

  6. This clinic is the BEST. Dr. Flaxel is the ultimate professional and obviously expects that of her staff as well.

  7. Very professional and has helped me recover my eyesight

  8. Dr Flaxel is a Godsend

  9. A great fast appointment

  10. Very professional and highly skilled

  11. Dr. Flaxel is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate. We have received exemplary care under her hands. She remembers who we are, and personal details. Highly recommend for clinical expertise as well as excellent bedside manner.

  12. I really like Dr. Flaxel. She explains the situation with my eyes very clearly.

  13. Dr Flaxel is the most wonderful person, she cares about people is extremely professional and one of the best doctors at OHSU

  14. I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgable and patient friendly, concerned doctor & resident. It is generally difficult to find a doctor that is actually concerned & knowledgable as Dr. Flaxel.

  15. My first visit to Casey Eye was in 2013. From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew that my eye Health was their first concern. I have been back many times, and I would go back again if I needed to.

  16. Always very good

  17. Fantastic

  18. Always good. I trust her.

  19. All staff/docs are quite professional and pleasant - also caring. A good combo as I am certain most patients are quite scared!

  20. Dr Flaxell is top notch, explained everything, took my concerns to heart and was very reassuring

  21. The entire team was reassuring, compassionate and competent.

  22. I felt like they really understood my issue and spent time explaining the procedure.

  23. Dr Flaxel is an exceptional doctor as our the technitions who work with her

  24. As always, excellent

  25. Very good clinician .

  26. Dr Flaxel is top notch. Her resident didn't seem as affable or willing to study my chart before he came in

  27. Excellent

  28. She was very thorough and good

  29. It was a comfortable experience

  30. Always happy in my little lives