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Seattle Vascular Surgeon
Board-Certified in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery & Obesity Medicine
Founder of BoxBar Vascular & BoxBar Beauty
Vascular Health • Lipedema • Dercum's Disease

09/03/2026

Green Flags for Happy, Healthy Legs

Healthy legs aren't just about how they look; they're about how they feel and function. Small, consistent habits can go a long way in supporting your circulation and overall vascular health.

Which healthy habit is already part of your routine? Let us know in the comments!

09/02/2026

What can you do to lower your risk of a heart attack? ❤️

Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to protecting your heart. In our newest episode of Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick, we’re talking about heart attack prevention and the steps you can take to support your cardiovascular health.

🎥 Watch the newest episode on YouTube. Link in bio!

09/01/2026

🫀 Happy PAD Awareness Month!

September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to learn more about your arteries, circulation, and the importance of recognizing the signs of PAD.

So, what is PAD?
Peripheral Artery Disease is a common circulatory condition where narrowed or blocked arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, most often the legs and feet. It is usually caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries.

Throughout September, we’ll be focusing on arteries and PAD, from understanding how your arteries work to recognizing symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options.

💡 Knowledge about your circulation can make a difference.

Follow along throughout September as we break down PAD and help you better understand your vascular health!

08/31/2026

Coronary artery disease affects about 1 in 20 adults, but how much do you really know about it?

In our newest episode of Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick, we’re breaking down CAD, what causes it, warning signs to watch for, and what you can do to protect your heart.

🎥 Watch the newest episode on YouTube. Link in bio!

08/28/2026

The Friday Pause: What Medical School Didn’t Teach Me ✨

Nobody can make you be anything. You can be tired. You can be stressed. You can have a difficult day. But none of those things give you permission to be grouchy, dismissive, or unkind to the people around you.

What Inspired The Friday Pause? (A Series with Dr. Ellen Derrick)
In medicine, a pause is an intentional moment to stop, refocus, and ensure you're moving forward with purpose. The Friday Pause was inspired by that same principle. At the end of each week, Dr. Ellen Derrick takes a moment to reflect on a lesson, insight, or experience from her life as a mother, mentor, and vascular surgeon, inviting others to pause, reflect, and begin the next week with greater perspective.

08/27/2026

🥗 Nutrition, Weight & Your Veins: Why They’re Connected

Your veins do a lot of work every day, and the way you nourish your body can play an important role in supporting healthy circulation.

Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods, fiber, protein, and essential nutrients can support overall vascular health. Staying hydrated and limiting highly processed, high-sodium foods may also help support healthy circulation and fluid balance.

And remember: your weight is only one piece of the picture. Vein health is influenced by many factors, including genetics, activity level, age, hormones, and lifestyle.

08/26/2026

Your body already has its own GLP-1 system.

So what if supporting your body’s natural signals could start with what you put on your plate?

This video discusses how whole, minimally processed foods may support the body’s natural appetite and satiety pathways, and why the quality of your diet matters.

Inspired by the ideas in Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Dean Ornish, this is a reminder that nutrition isn’t always about eating less. Sometimes, it’s about eating better. 🥗

Watch the full Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick up on YouTube! Link in bio.

08/25/2026

Lipedema fat is different from typical body fat. It is a chronic condition involving abnormal, disproportionate fat distribution, most often affecting the legs and sometimes the arms, while the feet and hands are usually spared.

Understanding the difference matters. The more we learn about lipedema, the better we can recognize it, support those affected, and move toward appropriate care.

🎙️ Want to learn more? New episode of Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick is out now on YouTube! Link in bio. This week, we’re talking about why dieting doesn’t work, and what we should understand about sustainable health, nutrition, and long-term change.

08/24/2026

Episode 8: Fad Diets: Do They Really Work? | Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick

In Episode 8 of Office Hours with Dr. Ellen Derrick, Dr. Derrick discusses the ideas explored in Dr. Ornez’s book If You Eat Less and Weigh Less, including how certain foods and eating patterns may affect your health and why sustainable nutrition matters.

But are fad diets really the best approach? What foods may support heart health? And what should you consider when trying to maintain a healthy weight?

Check out Dr. Ellen Derrick’s newest episode of Office Hours on YouTube. Link in bio!

08/21/2026

The Friday Pause: Cherishing the Moments Before the Next Chapter ✨

This week, I’m reflecting on one of those moments in life that feels both exciting and bittersweet: watching my son prepare to leave for college.

As parents, we spend years looking ahead to the next milestone, only to realize how quickly the little moments have passed. The everyday conversations, the familiar routines, the laughter, and the moments we may not have realized were so special at the time.

New beginnings bring excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. But they also remind us just how precious the moments along the way truly are.

What Inspired The Friday Pause? (A Series with Dr. Ellen Derrick)
In medicine, a pause is an intentional moment to stop, refocus, and ensure you're moving forward with purpose. The Friday Pause was inspired by that same principle. At the end of each week, Dr. Ellen Derrick takes a moment to reflect on a lesson, insight, or experience from her life as a mother, mentor, and vascular surgeon, inviting others to pause, reflect, and begin the next week with greater perspective.

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3216 NE 45th Place, Suite 207
Seattle, WA

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+12065963976

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http://www.boxbarvascular.com/, https://linktr.ee/drellenderrick

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