From sports injuries and stubborn heel pain to bunions, diabetic foot care and wounds that won’t heal, Foot and Ankle Surgeon and podiatrist Dr. Efe Ozturk treats the whole foot and ankle in the office. When you need surgery or specialized nerve care, you stay with the same doctor through our two specialty practices.
Start with what you feel
Services
Our practices
Foot & ankle care
Sports medicine, heel pain, bunions and toes, skin and nails, diabetic and wound care, orthotics, shockwave, laser and PRP.
Our servicesCenter for Lower Extremity Surgery
Surgery
Surgical care of the foot, ankle and lower leg: bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot, ankle instability, Achilles tendon injuries, arthritis and fractures, with non-surgical care first when it fits.
Visit Center for Surgery (opens the Center for Lower Extremity Surgery website)Lower Extremity Nerve Institute
Nerve care
Evaluation and treatment of nerve problems of the foot, ankle and leg: Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, nerve entrapment, and nerve pain after surgery or injury.
Visit Nerve Institute (opens the Lower Extremity Nerve Institute website)Sports medicine
Dr. Ozturk has extensive, high-volume surgical experience with foot and ankle conditions in both children and adults. His training gave him the opportunity to learn under the mentorship of nationally recognized surgeons who provide surgical treatment for these organizations:
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DABPM, FAPWH, FASPS, FASPM
Dr. Ozturk graduated from Lyndhurst High School, studied at the University of Southern California and Barry University, and trained in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery at Morristown Medical Center. Dr. Ozturk is double board certified, as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (DABPM) and a Fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing (FAPWH), and is a Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (FASPS) and the American Society of Podiatric Medicine (FASPM).
“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”
What patients say
“Wonderful experience! Easy to schedule and get an appointment. Dr. Ozturk had wonderful bedside manner and calming presence.”
“Amazing service from Dr. Ozturk and staff. He’s very direct and professional, overall great experience”
From the blog
Treatments
When heel or Achilles pain hasn’t improved after months of good care, the next step doesn’t have to be open surgery. How Tenex and TenJet work, what the studies show, and who they suit.
Treatments
Many broken ankles heal without an operation. How stability is judged, what the trials show for casts versus surgery, and what recovery looks like.
Treatments
Studies show less early pain and a smaller scar, similar results at a year, and real trade-offs. What the evidence says, and who it suits.
Three offices
Insurance: Ozturk Foot & Ankle participates with many major insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan and service. Please contact our office or your insurance carrier to confirm benefits before your visit.
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Behind the scenes with Dr. Ozturk: foot and ankle tips, sports medicine and life at the practice.
