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Office
Johnson Memorial Hospital Health Affiliates, 1155 W Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131Phone+1 317-346-3883Fax+1 317-346-3141
Summary
- Gaston Dana, DO, based in Franklin, IN, specializes in Internal Medicine with subspecialties in Preventive and Vascular Medicine. He completed his medical education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. His professional roles include Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University and positions at Johnson Memorial Hospital and Franklin College, among others. Dr. Dana has expertise in various areas, including vascular medicine and wound care, and has published works on ultrasound applications and diabetes. He has received several accolades, including the Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors and the Outstanding Osteopathic Educator of the Year Award.
Education & Training
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound InstituteUltrasound training, Vascular and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, 2012 - 2017
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine ProgramHyperbaric medicine training, Hyperbaric Medicine, 2009 - 2009
- Ohio State University Medical Center - National Healing InstituteWound Care, Hyperbaric and Wound Medicine, 2008 - 2008
- UCLA School of Medicine - Helm's Medical Acupuncture for PhysiciansMedical Acupuncture Training, Medical Acupuncture, 1998 - 1998
- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1992
- University of Colorado DenverBA, Biology, 1983 - 1987
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- IN State License 1993 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
- Alliance for Physician Certification and AdvancementRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
- Alliance for Physician Certification and AdvancementRMSK
- American Board of Medical AcupunctureAcupuncture
- American Board of Wound Medicine and SurgeryFellow of the American College of Clinical Wound Medicine and Surgery
- 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
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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 MedicineDana, G., Welsh, M., Sithole, Alec., Fundamentals and Processes., 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Ultrasound Principles and PracticeSheraton Keystone at the Crossing, Indianapolis - 12/2/2023
- Diabetes Portfolio Regional Consultant Panel MeetingsThe Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia - 1/1/2015
- Pre-DiabetesFranklin Chamber of Commerce. Franklin, Indiana, 2014; Johnson Memorial Hospital. Franklin, Indiana, - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions
- Johnson Memorial Turning Old ER into Wound Care CenterApril 25th, 2021
Committees
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee 2025 - Present
- Johnson Memorial Hospital, Chairman of Medicine 2020 - Present
- Board member, Scientific Board of Advisors for Vein Care 2019 - Present
- Continuing Education Committee, Indiana Osteopathic Association 2011 - Present
- Member, Physician Governance Council - Johnson Memorial Hospital 2011 - Present
- President, Indiana Osteopathic Association 2018 - 2020
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee - Johnson Memorial Hospital 2016 - 2018
- Medical Advisor, Sanofi Diabetes - Regional Consultant Panel Meeting 2016 - 2017
- Chairman of Medicine, Medical Executive Committee - Johnson Memorial Hospital 2011 - 2016
- Medical Advisor Sanofi Aventis, Diabetes and Primary Care 2011 - 2014
- ACT Ambassador, Faculty Summit for Eli Lilly 2011 - 2012
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee - Johnson Memorial Hospital 2007 - 2009
- Co-Chairman, Oral Boards in Emergency Medicine - American Association of Physician Specialists 2006 - 2007
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee
Other Languages
- Spanish
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