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Dr. William Deschner, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William Deschner, MD

Dr. William Deschner, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON and is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Patients rated Dr. Deschner an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Deschner works at Practice in Fort Wayne, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Deschner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Indiana Ohio Heart
    7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 432-2297
  2. 2
    Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC
    3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 458-3555
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    6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 436-2424

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  • Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Aortic Valve Surgery
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Acute Bowel Infarction
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Adhesive Pericarditis
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
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Colorectal Cancer
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Coronary Artery Dissection
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 46 years of experience
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    • 1811999626
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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