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Benjamin Deschner, MD, General Surgery, Asheville, NC, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

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General Surgery Asheville, NC

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Surgical Oncologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Deschner is a surgical oncology in Asheville, NC. He is double board certified in General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology.

    He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency training at Northwestern University, serving as administrative chief resident during his final year. He then completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

    Dr. Deschner offers minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and values a multidisciplinary, evidence-based, and personalized care plan with an emphasis on patient and family communication.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee College of MedicineFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2018 - 2020
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Congenital Intestinal Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus Presenting in a 37-Year Old WomanMarch 2021

Hospital Affiliations