Summary

Born in Brownsville, Texas, and raised in Seymour, Ind., William P. Deschner joined Lutheran Medical Group in January 2011 when his former group, Indiana Ohio Heart, joined LMG. Prior to joining IOH, Dr. Deschner was a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Dr. Deschner earned a bachelor's degree from Wabash College and a medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed general and cardiothoracic surgery residencies at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis in 1985.

Dr. Deschner, who serves as director of the practice's noninvasive vascular laboratory, led the charge for lab accreditation through the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. In addition, he attends numerous clinical conferences annually to help ensure the most current surgical techniques are offered to LMG patients.

Dr. Deschner, who is a clinical assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, the American Venous Forum and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Clarian Health Partners
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Phillip Deschner has 3 locations

Lutheran Health Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery Lutheran

7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 102Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Paulding County Hospital

1035 W Wayne StPaulding, OH 45879

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Phillip Deschner

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • MDwise - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Phillip Deschner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Phillip Deschner has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Clarian Health Partners

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Dr. William Deschner is affiliated with Parkview Noble Hospital.
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Dr. William Deschner's office is located at 7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 102, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804.

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