Expert Foot & Ankle Care
in Howell & Bloomfield Hills
Board-certified podiatrists. In-office X-ray, ultrasound, laser & shockwave. Same-day appointments available.
4.9★ Google • 5,000+ Patients/Year • Most Insurance Accepted
We Accept Most Major Insurance Including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, Humana & More
Accepting New Patients
Both Locations — Howell & Bloomfield Hills
Find Expert Podiatry Care at the Location Nearest You.
Howell
4330 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843
810-206-1402
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Bloomfield Hills
43494 Woodward Ave # 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
810-206-1402
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Board-certified foot and ankle surgeons serving Howell and Bloomfield Hills.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with advanced fellowship training in surgical reconstruction, wound grafting, and diabetic limb preservation. Before joining Balance Foot & Ankle, he built extensive experience in high-volume trauma and wound care at leading Texas medical centers. He is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS is a Cleveland Clinic-trained podiatric surgeon specializing in bunion correction, custom orthotics, and MLS laser therapy. She holds the prestigious AACFAS fellowship designation, awarded to surgeons with demonstrated excellence in foot and ankle surgery. She is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Founder
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double-fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. His schedule is currently limited — for the fastest available appointment, we recommend booking with Dr. Jay or Dr. Gutkin.
What’s Available From Your First Visit
State-of-the-art technology, in-office. No referrals, no waiting for results.
- ✓ In-Office Digital X-Ray — results in minutes, no outside referral needed
- ✓ Diagnostic Ultrasound — real-time imaging and ultrasound-guided injections
- ✓ MLS Medical Laser & EPAT Shockwave Therapy — for chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, and neuropathy
- ✓ 3D Custom Orthotics & Carbon Fiber Insoles — scanned and fitted at your visit
- ✓ Same-Day Procedures — ingrown toenail removal, injections, wound care, gout treatment
- ✓ Diabetic Shoes (Medicare Covered) — fitting and paperwork handled in-office
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Insurance Accepted
We accept most Michigan insurance plans including Medicare, BCBS, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Priority Health, HAP, McLaren, Oscar, Workers’ Comp, Auto/PIP, and more.
No referral needed for most PPO plans and Medicare. Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your coverage before your visit.
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