Dr. Zacher was born and raised in Southern California, moved to Ohio in the late 1960's where she completed her education and training. She then opened a plastic surgery private practice in Columbus, Ohio. While practicing from 1977 through 1994, she served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University. She has published articles on such diverse subjects as the management of fingertip injuries, electrical burns and breast feeding after reduction mammoplasty. In 1994, she returned to California to be closer to her family. Dr. Zacher has been chosen one of the top doctors in Palm Springs Life in 2005, 2006 and 2007.