Christina Joy Flaxel MD

Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

3375 SW Terwilliger BlvdPortland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-418-3352
Fax+1 503-494-7233

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Summary

Dr. Christina Flaxel is an ophthalmologist based in Portland, OR, specializing in retinal diseases. She completed her medical education and training at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Flaxel is experienced in managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and performing cataract and retina surgeries. Her research work has been widely published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. She has participated in clinical trials focused on the use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for various retinal conditions. Her professional accolades include receiving the CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and being a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
Oregon Health Science University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1997 - 2028
OR State Medical License 1989 - 2027
WV State Medical License 1992 - 1996
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Lucentis (Ranibizumab) for Eales' Disease
COMPLETED
PHASE2, PHASE3
Pilot Study of OCT Versus Fluorescein Angiography in DME
COMPLETED
Diabetes PRP and OCT
COMPLETED

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Drusen volume and reticular pseudodrusen volume from optical coherence tomography with deep learning as risk factors for progression to late age-related macular degene...
An-Lun Wu, Yukun Guo, Tristan T Hormel, Christina J Flaxel, Thomas S Hwang
The British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-06-30
Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Evaluation Preferred Practice Pattern®.
David K Wallace, Christina J Flaxel, Steven J Gedde, Deborah S Jacobs, Laura J Kopplin
Ophthalmology. 2026-04-01
1 citations
Elevated Retinal Neovascularization on Widefield Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Predicts Complications in High-Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.
An-Lun Wu, Jinyi Hao, Liqin Gao, Yukun Guo, Tristan T Hormel
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-03-01

Journal Articles

Classification of Choroidal Neovascularization Using Projection-Resolved Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography
J Peter Campbell, Thomas Hwang, Steven T Bailey, Christina Flaxel, Brandon Lujan, David Huang, Andreas Lauer, Lee Kiang, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual AcuityMay 1st, 2019