Mercer Ocean Podiatry

Mercer Ocean Podiatry Mercer Ocean Podiatry is a podiatry practice that treats conditions of the foot and ankle. We look forward to taking good care of you!

Just as you would expect from an all-inclusive podiatry practice, Mercer Ocean Podiatry offers a wide range of general foot and ankle care, along with diabetic wound/ulcer care, sports medicine, orthotics, surgeries and more. What you might not expect-and what sets us apart-is the unparalleled compassion and level of personalized care we provide our patients. We are patient centric, meaning everything we do comes from a place of utmost respect for our patients. We respect their time, so we offer three convenient locations and never keep them waiting for hours to be seen. We value their concerns and opinions, so we always listen and treat them as partners in their own treatment process while also being respectful of their budget. We look for the most effective solution to our patients’ problems without upselling them on products or services they don’t need or can’t afford. Our patients become like family over time and they know we care for them. That’s why they refer us to their friends and family-which is the best testament to the quality of care and compassion they receive. So if you are experiencing any kind of pain, discomfort, or reduced mobility in your feet or ankles please reach out.

Athlete's foot, medically known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet, espe...
03/17/2026

Athlete's foot, medically known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet, especially between the toes. There are various types, including chronic hyperkeratotic athlete’s foot, which causes dry, thick scaling on the soles and sides of the feet. Chronic...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/different-forms-of-athlete-s-foot

Corns and callouses develop when the skin responds to repeated pressure or friction by becoming thicker and harder. Corn...
03/10/2026

Corns and callouses develop when the skin responds to repeated pressure or friction by becoming thicker and harder. Corns are usually smaller and form on the tops or sides of toes, often with a central core that presses into deeper tissue. Callouses are broader areas of thickened skin that commonly...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/when-thickened-skin-becomes-painful

An ingrown toenail, medically known as onychocryptosis, occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin...
03/03/2026

An ingrown toenail, medically known as onychocryptosis, occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing irritation and inflammation. This condition often affects the big toe and can become painful if left untreated. Symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth,...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/definition-and-causes-of-ingrown-toenails

Morton’s neuroma occurs when tissue surrounding a nerve between the toes becomes thickened, leading to burning pain, tin...
02/24/2026

Morton’s neuroma occurs when tissue surrounding a nerve between the toes becomes thickened, leading to burning pain, tingling, or a feeling of walking on a small object. When conservative measures such as shoe modification, orthotics, activity changes, or injections fail to provide relief, surgical...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/surgery-and-relief-from-morton-s-neuroma

A sprained ankle in volleyball is a common injury caused by landing awkwardly from a jump or quickly changing direction ...
02/17/2026

A sprained ankle in volleyball is a common injury caused by landing awkwardly from a jump or quickly changing direction on the court. It occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle are stretched or torn beyond their normal range. A first-degree sprain involves mild stretching of the ligaments...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/volleyball-ankle-sprains-and-podiatric-care

Foot blisters are small pockets of fluid that form on the skin of the feet, often as a result of friction or pressure. T...
02/10/2026

Foot blisters are small pockets of fluid that form on the skin of the feet, often as a result of friction or pressure. They commonly develop from wearing poorly fitted shoes, engaging in extended physical activity, or sustaining burns such as a sunburn or frostbite. Symptoms include redness,...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/foot-blisters-and-how-to-protect-your-feet

Standing for long periods of time places constant pressure on the muscles, joints, and ligaments of the feet, often lead...
02/03/2026

Standing for long periods of time places constant pressure on the muscles, joints, and ligaments of the feet, often leading to soreness, fatigue, and inflammation. Common causes of foot pain include muscle overuse, poor circulation, inadequate arch support, and hard work surfaces. Relief can begin...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/why-standing-all-day-can-lead-to-foot-pain

Toe numbness and tingling are abnormal sensations often described as obdormition, which refers to a feeling of pins and ...
01/27/2026

Toe numbness and tingling are abnormal sensations often described as obdormition, which refers to a feeling of pins and needles or loss of sensation. These symptoms may be caused by peripheral neuropathy, where damaged nerves disrupt normal sensation in the feet. Diabetic neuropathy is a common...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/neuropathy-and-toe-numbness-and-tingling

A hammertoe can develop when the soft tissues that guide toe movement stop working together the way they should. In some...
01/20/2026

A hammertoe can develop when the soft tissues that guide toe movement stop working together the way they should. In some cases this includes a ligament in the foot that becomes overly tight or loses its normal support, causing the toe to lift at the middle joint and settle into a curved position...

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/hammertoes-that-involve-ligament-changes

Foot or ankle pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life and can occur due to several different conditions. Pain ca...
01/16/2026

Foot or ankle pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life and can occur due to several different conditions. Pain can also be an indicator of a more serious underlying condition, which is why you should seek professional help as soon as you notice any abnormalities in your feet.

Read more: https://www.newjerseyfoot.com/blog/we-can-treat-your-foot-or-ankle-pain-2

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202 Route 37 West, Suite 2
Toms River, NJ
08755

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Dr. Frank Killian is dedicated to providing compassionate care for all conditions associated to the foot and ankle. Same day and Walk in appointments are available in both our Toms River and Hamilton NJ offices! • Bunions • Diabetic Foot Care • Flat Feet • Hammer Toes • Heel Pain • Infections • Ingrown Toenails • Ankle Sprains • Acute Trauma • Nail Fungus • Nerve Entrapments • Neuromas • Orthotics • PAD - Peripheral Arterial Disease • Tendonitis Serving Mercer and Ocean Counties since 1999.