Benjamin Deschner, MD
Benjamin Deschner, MD
Complex General Surgical Oncology, Surgery (General Surgery)
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About
As a surgeon, I have been trained to help people by excising and repairing. However, as a surgical oncologist, the most important part of my job is to determine whether surgery will actually help someone. This is often a balance of risk and benefits, and is different for every person who has their own goals and risk tolerance. Surgery is often a crucial component of an attempt to cure many cancers; however, we are sometimes able to offer surgery to prolong life or improve quality of life, even i...
What I treat
- Specialties: Complex General Surgical Oncology, Surgery (General Surgery)
Board certifications
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
- Surgery (General Surgery)
Years of experience
12+ years of experience
Education
- Healthcare Education: Vanderbilt University (2013)
- Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2018)
- Fellowship: UT/Methodist Healthcare Radiology Residency (2020)
Personal
- Languages: English
- Gender: Male
Reviews
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4.9165 Ratings
1-5 of 29 Reviews
10/26/2025 | Verified Patient
Good
10/21/2025 | Verified Patient
Felt good about the treatment game plan
10/03/2025 | Verified Patient
He was very compassionate and listened to me.
09/05/2025 | Verified Patient
Dr.Deshner was exceptional, very thorough respectful, great personality!
09/02/2025 | Verified Patient
The quality of care provided was excellent--successful, satisfying and comforting.
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Locations
Wheelchair accessible
60 Livingston Street, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
828-378-5600
Fax: (828) 378-5609