Alan Shier, DPM
Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Bridgewater, Denville, Hillsborough, Little Falls, Newton, Plainfield & Vernon, NJ
Dr. Alan G. Shier
PODIATRIST, BOARD CERTIFIED FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON
Dr. Shier obtained his formal education in podiatric medicine at The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and then did his residency at the Cleveland Foot Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He is licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey. He pursues ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
When surgery is indicated, Dr. Shier is on staff at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ and West Parkway Ambulatory Surgery Center in Pompton Plains, NJ.
Whether the problem is a minor foot or ankle ailment or reconstructive surgery, Dr. Shier carefully reviews each patient’s unique concerns with a warm and compassionate approach. His practice philosophy is defined by providing a comprehensive diagnosis and explaining the best foot care treatment plan for each patient. As an avid cyclist and runner along with his expertise in biomechanics and gait analysis, he has treated many sports-minded athletes.
His dad’s motto was: “To put your best foot forward, the fit comes first. “
Dr. Alan Shier was exposed to the value of foot care since the days of his youth when he worked side-by-side with his dad and grandfather who owned Shier Shoes, a shoe store in Passaic, NJ. The store opened in 1910 and moved to Wayne, NJ in 1967. While working with his dad, Sidney, in the shoe store, Dr. Shier learned the importance of customers having properly fitted shoes. Customers came from all over Northern New Jersey to sit down, be measured, and enjoy the personalized service that was hard to find in the shoe-buying experience. Dr. Shier inherited his genuine concern for each individual’s foot health from his father, which put him on the path to podiatric medicine. Learn more