Murphy, Blake

By Michael Hilleary | November 10, 2021

 

 

Blake Murphy, BA, MD

Dr. Murphy Blake

Hometown:

Chicago, IL

Medical School:

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Bio:

I often describe myself as a forever Chicagoan, now a West Coast transplant who adores the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Following graduation from college, I traveled through South America, worked in restaurants, and became a data analyst for a health care start-up. Throughout medical school, I was involved in health policy and advocacy work, even taking a year off to work in Washington, DC. After rotating on vascular surgery during my third year, I knew it was the specialty for me – and the rest is history.

Personal Interests:

Enjoying good food and drink, working out, traveling, gardening, hiking, Formula One, and quality time with my husband and feline children.

Clinical Interests:

Complex aortic repair, surgical education, quality improvement, health care policy and advocacy, health services research, health care disparities.

Professional Activities:

American Medical Association (AMA), Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Western Vascular Society (WVS), current T32 NIH/NIGMS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Trauma, Injury, and Inflammation

Why UW?

The University of Washington is one of the premier hospitals in Washington State, the West Coast, and in the United States. We serve such a diverse patient population while centering education, equity, and innovation. With four sites of practice (university and community hospitals, level 1 trauma center, and VA), vascular trainees have access to unparalleled operative experience. There is exposure and mentorship in areas related to vascular trauma, complex/endovascular PAD, aortic repair, and venous practice. I would also make the argument that there’s no better place to live and train than in Seattle!

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

Be organized, humble, and positive! Everyone (even your chiefs) is in a period of transition – so finding grace for yourself and others is important.

What do you like best about living in Seattle?

While this answer isn’t very original, the access to outdoors is unparalleled. On a day off after a long week, there’s nothing better than a hike to get your blood pumping. The plethora of coffee to fuel you through the day and craft beer to enjoy at night isn’t bad either.

Publications:

  1. Murphy BE, Zettervall SL. Management and outcomes of thoracic dissection in the elderly patient population. Semin Vasc Surg. 2025 July.
  2. Stafforini N, Murphy BE, Sorber R, Scott J, Bisgaard E, Singh N. Multidisciplinary management of an intussuscepted ilio-mesenteric bypass causing an enteric fistula. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. June 2025.
  3. Murphy BE, Bunker M, Gillan A, Sorber R, Zettervall SL, Sweet MP. Clinical frailty predicts long-term survival and return to functional status following fenestrated and branched aortic repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg. 2025 Mar 12:S0741-5214(25)00444-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.03.058. PMID: 40086494. 
  4. Murphy BE, Anderson G, Phocas A, Bains J, Larimore A, Singh N, Starnes BW, Zettervall SL. Cause of death among patients following repair of juxtarenal aneurysm with physician modified endografts. J Vasc Surg. 2025 Feb 19:S0741-5214(25)00341-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.02.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39984145.
  5. Ghosh R, Elizaga N, Murphy B, Cornett C, Tran N, Zettervall SL, Dansey KD. The Elevated Stroke/Death Rates among Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing Carotid Stenting in the Pacific Northwest Are Associated with High-Risk Patient Selection. J Vasc Surg. 2024 Dec 17:S0741-5214(24)02202-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.12.006. PMID: 39701336.
  6. Warren AS, Murphy B, Saldana-Ruiz N, Dansey K, Zettervall SL. Open Revascularization for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia is Associated with Increased Morbidity and Mortality when Compared to Endovascular Intervention. Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Nov 21:S0890-5096(24)00678-2. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.10.013. PMID: 39580026.
  7. Sorber R, Smerekanych S, Pang HJ, Murphy BE, Dansey K, Sweet MP, Zettervall SL. Utilization of percutaneous closure devices for large bore arterial access in patients with genetic aortopathy does not result in increased rates of access site complications. J Vasc Surg. 2024 Nov 9:S0741-5214(24)02060-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.11.001. PMID: 39528170.
  8. Stafforini N, Murphy B, Singh N, Quiroga E. Evolving Strategies for the Management of Carotid Artery Injuries due to Penetrating Trauma. Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Oct 14:S0890-5096(24)00609-5. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.09.046.PMID: 39413996.
  9. Dittman JM, Murphy B, Dansey KD, French B, Karim M, Quiroga E, Schermerhorn ML, Zettervall SL. An Endovascular Approach to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture is Associated With Improved Outcomes for Patients With Prior Aortic Repair. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 18:S1078-5884(24)00046-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.01.020. PMID: 38244718.
  10. Murphy BE, Zettervall SL. Invited Commentary – Long-term Outcomes after FEVAR for Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysm,” Manuscript Number JVS-D-21-01554
  11. Murphy BE. Vascular Surgery Application Tips. Inside the Match: Residency Interview and Application Tips. 7/11/2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vascular-surgery-application-tips-from-dr-murphy/id1532708263?i=1000528531048
  12. Ryan Chiu BS, Blake Murphy BA, David Rosenberg BS, Amy Zhu BS, Ankit Mehta MD (August 2019). Does Hospital For-Profit Status Affect Intracranial Hemorrhage Outcomes and Cost of Care? Neurosurgery. DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx310_320
  13. Ryan Chiu BS, Blake Murphy BA, David Rosenberg BS, Amy Zhu BS, Ankit Mehta MD (January 2020). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Inpatient Management of Primary Spinal Cord Tumors in the United States: A Nationwide All-Payer Analysis. World Neurosurgery. DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.231. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32389874.