Benjamin Deschner, MD

Surgery (General Surgery), Complex General Surgical Oncology

May accept new patients

English

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Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore

60 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 378-5600

97 miles away

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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: Surgery (General Surgery), Complex General Surgical Oncology

Board certifications

Surgery (General Surgery)
Complex General Surgical Oncology

Years of experience

13+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: Vanderbilt University (2013)
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2018)
Fellowship: University of TennesseeHealth Science Center Colle (2020)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

180 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

1-5 of 22 Reviews

04/25/2026 | Verified Patient

Very thorough

03/20/2026 | Verified Patient

The doctor seemed patient and explained my choices do I could make an important decision.

03/14/2026 | Verified Patient

Blessed to work with you & I am looking forward to doing just that!

02/20/2026 | Verified Patient

Good and professional attitude in all ways

02/14/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Deschner was highly recommended to me by my dermatologist. I was not disappointed. He explained things to me in a manner that I could understand. He answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend Dr. Deschner to anyone who needed an oncology surgeon.

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Locations

Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore

Wheelchair accessible

60 Livingston Street, Suite 200

Asheville, NC 28801

828-378-5600

Fax: (828) 378-5609