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Our Mechanicsville office has recently relocated. Our new office is located in the Bell Creek area of Mechanicsville and the address is 7515 Right Flank Road. Directions are available here.
At Virginia Women's Center, we currently have four clinical research studies enrolling: two HPV studies, a vaginal atrophy study and an overactive bladder study. For more information, visit our clinical research page.
Heather M. Zechman, M.D.
Dr. Zechman earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her residency at George Washington University. She began her practice in 2003 and joined Virginia Women's Center in 2007.
In addition to her educational and professional accomplishments, Dr. Zechman is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Medical Society of Virginia, the Richmond OB-GYN Society and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Zechman enjoys practicing the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care. She has particular interest in adolescent gynecology, including special issues encountered by female athletes, first gynecologic exams and consults for irregular or painful menses. She cares for women experiencing routine or high-risk pregnancies. Her training also includes evaluating and treating patients’ menopausal symptoms and concerns. Virginia Women's Center patients for whom surgery is necessary can now benefit from Dr. Zechman's training in using the daVinci® Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Zechman is also fluent in medical Spanish.
In her spare time, Dr. Zechman stays active. She plays volleyball at the Richmond Volleyball Club, does Bikram (or “hot”) Yoga and loves the adventure of whitewater rafting.
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Office Location(s):
Henrico Doctors' Forest Medical Plaza
7611 Forest Avenue, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Location Phone: 804-288-4084
Location Fax: 804-288-3567
John Rolfe Commons
2240 John Rolfe Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Location Phone: 804-288-4084
Location Fax: 804-545-9548
Primary Specialty:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education:
B.S.: 1994
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medical Education:
M.D.: 1999
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Residency:
OB-GYN: 2003
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2005
In Practice Since:
2003
Affiliations:
Active: 2003
Henrico Doctors' Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital