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Gaston Dana, DO, Internal Medicine, Franklin, IN

Gaston Dana DO

Internal Medicine•Franklin, IN

Preventive Medicine, Phlebology

Medical Director of the Wound and Vascular Center and member of the Internal Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound practice at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

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  • Johnson Memorial Hospital Health Affiliates, 1155 W Jefferson StFranklin, IN 46131

  • Phone+1 317-346-3883

  • Fax+1 317-346-3141

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Summary

  • Gaston Dana, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Franklin, IN, with subspecialties in Preventive and Vascular Medicine. He completed his medical education at Nova Southeastern University and his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Dana has further training in vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound, wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and medical acupuncture. His professional roles include serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Physician at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He is also involved in medical education as a Clinical Instructor at Franklin College and for the Physician Assistant Program at Butler University. His clinical experience includes areas like ambulatory phlebectomy and ultrasonography. Dr. Dana has several publications related to ultrasound and other medical topics and has received awards such as Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors and Outstanding Osteopathic Educator of the Year.

Education & Training

  • Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
    Gulfcoast Ultrasound InstituteUltrasound training, Vascular and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, 2012 - 2017
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Program
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine ProgramHyperbaric medicine training, Hyperbaric Medicine, 2009 - 2009
  • Ohio State University Medical Center - National Healing Institute
    Ohio State University Medical Center - National Healing InstituteWound Care, Hyperbaric and Wound Medicine, 2008 - 2008
  • UCLA School of Medicine - Helm's Medical Acupuncture for Physicians
    UCLA School of Medicine - Helm's Medical Acupuncture for PhysiciansMedical Acupuncture Training, Medical Acupuncture, 1998 - 1998
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State License 1993 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
    Alliance for Physician Certification and AdvancementRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • RMSK
    Alliance for Physician Certification and AdvancementRMSK
  • Acupuncture
    American Board of Medical AcupunctureAcupuncture
  • Fellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Medicine and Surgery
    American Board of Wound Medicine and SurgeryFellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Medicine and Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
    Board Certification in Emergency MedicineEmergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors Indianapolis Monthly
  • Outstanding Osteopathic Educator of the Year Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2021
  • Distinguished Mentor Marian University - College of Osteopathic Medicine., 2020

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Analyzing the effectiveness of project – based learning and information literacy instruction at a liberal arts College.  
    Arbin Thapaliya, Jessica M. Mahoney, and Gaston Dana., European journal of teaching and education. 6(3):30-56, 2024.
  • Effects of Peri-auricular Percutaneous Electrical Neuro-Modulating Field Stimulation (PENFS) of the Cranial Nerves on the Auto-regulatory Hemodynamics of Intracranial ...  
    Arthur Roberts, Gaston Dana, Alec Sithole, Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics Vol. 6, No. 3, 2016, pp. 54-61. Scientific and Academic Publishing, 6/3/2016
  • Ultrasound Physics and its Applications in Medicine  
    Dana, G., Welsh, M., Sithole, Alec., Fundamentals and Processes., 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Ultrasound Physics and it's Application in Medicine 
    Arbin Thalapia, Alec Sithole, Gaston Dana, Michael WelschPALNI PressbooksEdition 2nd,2023

Lectures

  • Ultrasound lecture and workshop 
    Marian University college of Osteopathic medicine - 5/1/2026
  • Ultrasound physics 
    Franklin College - 4/30/2026
  • Ultrasound physics workshop 
    Franklin College - 4/27/2026

Other

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency 
    Continuing Medical Education, Healogics Web Seminar
    1/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • Johnson Memorial Turning Old ER into Wound Care Center
    Johnson Memorial Turning Old ER into Wound Care CenterApril 25th, 2021

Committees

  • Chairman, Johnson Memorial Hospital Credential Committee 2026 - Present
  • Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee 2025 - Present
  • Board member, Scientific Board of Advisors for Vein Care 2019 - Present
  • Continuing Education Committee, Indiana Osteopathic Association 2011 - Present
  • Johnson Memorial Hospital, Chairman of Medicine 2020 - 2025

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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