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Foot & Ankle Surgeon and Podiatrist in Lyndhurst, NJ
Looking for a foot doctor in Lyndhurst? Dr. Efe Ozturk, a double board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and podiatrist and a Lyndhurst High School graduate, sees patients at 623 Ridge Road, Suite 301, for everything from heel pain and sports injuries to diabetic foot care and surgical consultations.
Map: U.S. Census Bureau data
Our Lyndhurst office is on Ridge Road, which is Route 17 through town. Route 17 runs north into Rutherford and south into North Arlington; the office is about 1.6 miles from the center of Rutherford and 1.1 miles from the center of North Arlington, in a straight line.
Nutley and Belleville are each about 2 miles away, and East Rutherford, Secaucus and Kearny are between 2.3 and 3.4 miles away.
Your Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Lyndhurst
Dr. Efe Ozturk
DABPM, FAPWH, FASPS, FASPM
Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Podiatrist
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). He completed a three-year surgical residency in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery at Morristown Medical Center, sees children and adults, and speaks English and Turkish.
Getting to our Lyndhurst office
- By car
- The office is on Ridge Road (Route 17). Riverside Avenue (County Route 507) is about half a mile away, Route 21 about 0.8 mile, Route 3 about 1.1 miles and the New Jersey Turnpike’s western spur about 2 miles, in a straight line.
- By bus
- NJ Transit buses 76 (Hackensack–Newark, seven days a week) and 109 (to New York, weekdays only, limited trips) stop at Ridge Road and Kingsland Avenue, about a block from the office.
- By train
- Lyndhurst station, on NJ Transit’s Main Line, is about a mile north of the office.
- Landmarks
- The office is on Ridge Road between Kingsland Avenue and Summer Avenue. Lyndhurst High School is just over half a mile away.
Routes and stops are from NJ Transit’s published timetables (September 2026); check njtransit.com (external site) before you travel.
| Town | Miles |
|---|---|
| North Arlington | 1.1 |
| Rutherford | 1.6 |
| Nutley | 2.1 |
| Belleville | 2.1 |
| East Rutherford | 2.3 |
| Secaucus | 3.2 |
| Kearny | 3.4 |
| Carlstadt | 3.6 |
| Wallington | 3.6 |
| Harrison | 4.4 |
From the office to the center of each town (U.S. Census data). Driving distances are longer.
Foot and ankle care in Lyndhurst
Dr. Ozturk treats the whole foot and ankle, in adults and children. If you need a particular treatment or imaging, mention it when you book and we’ll tell you which office offers it. Not sure what’s behind your pain? Start with where it hurts.
Where does it hurt?
Sports medicine & injuries
Toes & forefoot
Arthritis, cartilage & bone
Diabetes & wound care
Advanced & regenerative therapies
Children’s foot care
Surgery, nerve care & limb salvage
- Lower Extremity Nerve InstituteNumbness, tingling or burning in the footOur Lower Extremity Nerve Institute focuses on nerve problems of the foot, ankle and leg. Same doctor, offices and phone number. (opens the Lower Extremity Nerve Institute website, a specialty practice of Ozturk Foot & Ankle)
- Center for Lower Extremity SurgeryWhen you need foot or ankle surgeryOur Center for Lower Extremity Surgery focuses on surgical care, with in-depth guides. Same doctor, offices and phone number. (opens the Center for Lower Extremity Surgery website, a specialty practice of Ozturk Foot & Ankle)
- Limb Salvage InstituteA wound that won’t healOur Limb Salvage Institute focuses on foot wounds, diabetic foot ulcers and saving the foot. Same doctor, offices and phone number.
If you need surgery
Most foot and ankle problems get better without an operation, and we start with non-surgical care whenever it’s appropriate. When surgery is the right step, Dr. Ozturk performs it himself, at hospitals and surgery centers where he has privileges.
Closest to the Lyndhurst office, he has privileges at:
- Parkway Surgical Center in Lyndhurst
- Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, about 2.8 miles away
- Hoboken University Medical Center, about 6.3 miles away
Where Dr. Ozturk has privilegesCenter for Lower Extremity Surgery (opens the Center for Lower Extremity Surgery website)
What patients say
Five-star reviews on Google
“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”
Questions about the Lyndhurst office
Where is the Lyndhurst office?
At 623 Ridge Road, Suite 301, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. Ridge Road is Route 17 here, and the office is between Kingsland Avenue and Summer Avenue.
Can I get to the Lyndhurst office by bus or train?
Yes. NJ Transit buses 76 (Hackensack–Newark) and 109 (to New York, weekdays only) stop at Ridge Road and Kingsland Avenue, about a block away. Lyndhurst station on the Main Line is about a mile north.
Is the Lyndhurst office close to Rutherford and North Arlington?
Yes. Route 17, which is Ridge Road in Lyndhurst, runs from North Arlington through Lyndhurst into Rutherford. The office is about 1.1 miles from the center of North Arlington and 1.6 miles from the center of Rutherford, in a straight line.
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist?
It depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral from your primary care physician before a specialist visit; others don’t. Your insurance carrier can tell you what your plan requires, and our office can help when you call.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Please call our office at 908-215-5953 to inquire about your insurance.
Do you have X-ray on site?
Yes. X-ray and ultrasound are available on site at the practice, so imaging can often be done at the same visit; ask which office when you book. MRI and CT are arranged with outside imaging centers when needed.
Are visits available in Turkish?
Yes. Dr. Ozturk speaks English and Turkish. Let our office know your language preference when you schedule.