Overview
Benjamin Deschner is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina.
Dr. Deschner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Splenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
60 Livingston Street, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Deschner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Deschner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Deschner by calling their office at 828-378-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Deschner a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Deschner is classified as an Advanced expert for Stomach Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Deschner specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Deschner is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Deschner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Deschner has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Deschner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Deschner accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Deschner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-378-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Stomach CancerDr. Deschner isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Deschner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.