Jerome Zechmann, M.D.

• Bachelor of Science in Biology: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
• Doctor of Medicine: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
• General Surgery Internship: Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH

Dr. Zechmann’s expertise covers many of the orthopaedic subspecialties including total joint replacements. He performs a special hip replacement technique called SuperPath®** and teaches other surgeons how to perform this minimal invasive total hip surgery. He has almost 35 years of orthopaedic surgery experience and has special interest in total hip replacements, total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and knee arthroscopic surgery including anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.

Dr. Zechmann has been in practice with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates since 1993. He grew up in Olympia, where his dad was one of the founding members of OOA. Dr. Zechmann, and his wife, Cynthia, a professional harpist, have a blended family of five. He loves the outdoors. His hobbies include photography, hiking, skiing, and boating.

**Dr. Zechmann is a paid consultant of MicroPort, and Smith and Nephew

Preparing for Surgery with Dr. Zechmann

General Surgery Information

• Team Zechmann Post-operative Pain Management (pdf)
• Prescription Refill Instructions (pdf)
• Preventing Blood Clots After Surgery (pdf)
• General Post-operative Pain Management (pdf)
• Controlled Substance Policy and Contract (pdf)
• Global Surgery Package Information (pdf)
• Dental Care Requirements-Total Joint Arthroplasty Only (pdf)
• Patient Reported Outcomes-OBERD (pdf)
• ROC Urgent Care Information (pdf)
• Pre-operative Instructions to Optimize Health (pdf)
• Post-operative Help at Home (pdf)
• PICO Dressing Instructions (pdf)
• No Show/Late Cancellation Policy (pdf)
• DME Suppliers (pdf)

Oly Ortho-Olympia Surgery Center

• Pre-operative Patient Instructions (pdf)
• Chlorhexidine Pre-operative Instructions (pdf)
• Holding Instructions For Anti-coagulant Medication (pdf)
• OSC Patient Rights, Responsibilities, and Participation Policy (pdf)
• Notice of Privacy Practices (pdf)
• GLP-1 Information (pdf)

Providence St. Peter Hospital

• Pre-operative Patient Instructions (pdf)
• Providence Chlorhexidine Instructions (pdf)

Mason General Hospital

• Pre-operative Patient Instructions (pdf)

Multicare-Capital Medical Center

• Pre-operative Patient Instructions (pdf)