Physician

• 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 
Prescription Refill Instructions
Preventing Blood Clots After Surgery
General Post-operative Pain Management
Controlled Substance Policy and Contract
Global Surgery Package Information
Dental Care Requirements-Total Joint Arthroplasty Only
Patient Reported Outcomes-OBERD
ROC Urgent Care Information
Pre-operative Instructions to Optimize Health
Post-operative Help at Home
PICO Dressing Instructions

Oly Ortho-Olympia Surgery Center
Pre-operative Patient Instructions
Chlorhexidine Pre-operative Instructions
Holding Instructions For Anti-coagulant Medication
OSC Patient Rights, Responsibilities, and Participation Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices
GLP-1 Information

Providence St. Peter Hospital
Pre-operative Patient Instructions

Mason General Hospital
Pre-operative Patient Instructions

Multicare-Capital Medical Center
Pre-operative Patient Instructions