Benjamin Deschner
Experienced in Melanoma

Dr. Benjamin Deschner

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Novant Health
Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore
60 Livingston Street, Suite 200, 
Asheville, NC 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Melanoma
Novant Health
Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore
60 Livingston Street, Suite 200, 
Asheville, NC 
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Overview

Benjamin Deschner is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Deschner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Splenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Melanoma.

Specialties
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Pardee Hospital Henderson County
Adventhealth Hendersonville
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce
The Mcdowell Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Novant Health Surgical Partners - Biltmore
60 Livingston Street, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801
Call: 828-378-5600

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


12 Total Publications

Peritoneal metastases from primary appendiceal and colorectal carcinomas demonstrate distinct molecular identities on comprehensive tumor analysis.
Peritoneal metastases from primary appendiceal and colorectal carcinomas demonstrate distinct molecular identities on comprehensive tumor analysis.
Journal: Journal of surgical oncology
Published: July 28, 2022
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60 Livingston Street, Suite 200, 
Asheville, NC 
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828-378-5600
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English
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