Benjamin Deschner, MD

Surgery (General Surgery), Complex General Surgical Oncology

May accept new patients

English

Novant Health clinician

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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

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

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

165 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

1-5 of 28 Reviews

11/21/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr Deschner did a great job getting me scheduled quickly after he got the referral. He explained the diagnosis thoroughly along with the treatment recommended. He was patient explaining things and quickly made the referrals for future diagnostic followup and treatment.

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!