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, specialized nerve care or limb salvage, you stay with the same doctor through our three specialty practices.
Start with what you feel
Services
Every layer
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From skin and tendon to bone and nerve, the problems we treat most, where you feel them.
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)Limb Salvage Institute
Wound care & limb salvage
For wounds that won’t heal, diabetic foot ulcers and infections, Charcot foot, and surgery that saves the foot.
Visit Limb Salvage InstituteSports 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
The usual causes of pain on top of the foot, which ones an operation fixes when shoes and rest fail, and what the studies found for fusion, spur removal and stress fracture surgery.
Heel & arch
Why insoles, braces and exercises ease flatfoot pain without reshaping the foot, which operations correct the alignment, the long-term results, and what changes for children.
Sports & running
The new board: the biggest sports injuries across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and the big soccer leagues as of November 2, 2026, weighted to toes, feet and ankles. At least 7 of 21 athletes reportedly had surgery, and each league has a lesson for everyday athletes.
Three offices
Insurance: Please call our office at 908-215-5953 to inquire about your insurance.
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Behind the scenes with Dr. Ozturk: foot and ankle tips, sports medicine and life at the practice.
