David Decatur
- MD, ABFP, ABAAM
- CEO & Medical Director
Dr. David Decatur is the CEO & Medical Director of Decatur Vein Clinic. Dividing his daily time between the Indianapolis clinic and the corporate office, he also routinely travels to the other clinics to collaborate with the medical staff.
Education:
- BS, University of Indianapolis
- MD, Indiana University
Honors and Achievements:
- Board Certified Family Practitioner
- Merck Award for Outstanding Academic and Clinical Achievement
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Honorary Fellow, College of Maxillo-Facial Surgeons
- Board Certified Anti-Aging Medicine
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Phlebology
- American Medical Association
- Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Why I enjoy phlebology:
"I'm a results-oriented physician and with our treatments you get excellent results, often in a very short time. In many areas of medicine, doctors Band Aid problems with temporary solutions. With our treatments in the field of phlebology, we correct the real cause and return circulation to its normal flow. There are many positive accolades from patients and that is the most rewarding to me."
Diane Shimpa, Director of Ultrasound Services
Why I enjoy phlebology:
“It is rewarding to me to see patients return to a better and normal life style as a result of our non surgical treatments for chronic venous disease.”
Diane oversees our diagnostic ultrasound services and ultrasound training. Diane has over 30 years of experience in numerous vascular and cardiac specialized fields, she devotes her time now to the study of lower extremity venous disease and treatment with Decatur Vein Clinic. Diane’s commitment to maintaining the highest level on knowledge in ultrasound and training makes her a true asset to what we offer patients.
More about Diane M. Shimpa, RVT, RT(R)
• Registered Vascular Technologist
Professional Memberships:
• Society of Vascular Ultrasound
• American College of Phlebology
• Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer’s
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer’s
Claudia Benge, Senior Ultrasound Consultant
Why I enjoy phlebology:
"It’s amazing to see how chronic venous disease can affect each individual’s quality of life. As a result of our nonsurgical treatments, our patients can return to a better style of living and that’s very rewarding."
With more than 35 years of diagnostic ultrasound experience in numerous specialized fields, Claudia devotes her time now to the study of lower extremity venous disease and treatment with Decatur Vein Clinic. Claudia’s commitment to maintaining excellence in quality and technique in our diagnostic studies and equipment makes her a true asset to what we offer our patients.
More about Claudia A. Benge, RPhS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, RVS, FSVU
- Technical Services Director
Professional Memberships:
- Society of Vascular Ultrasound (former Board member)
- American College of Phlebology
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Fellow of the Society of Vascular Ultrasound (FSVU)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International Board member
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International Chair for the Phlebology Sonographer credential