Dr. Carl Jay, Dr. Daria Gutkin, and Dr. Tom Biernacki — Board-Certified Podiatrists at Balance Foot and Ankle in Michigan

Michigan’s Top-Rated Podiatrists

Three board-certified foot & ankle specialists. Two convenient locations. Same-week appointments.

4.9★ from 1,100+ Patient Reviews · 3,000+ Successful Surgeries

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Or call: (810) 206-1402 · Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI

Accepting new patients · Most insurance accepted · Medicare participating providers · Same-week availability

Meet Our Podiatrists

Every patient at Balance Foot & Ankle is treated by a board-certified podiatric physician with extensive surgical training and a commitment to evidence-based care.

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties: Sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Physician
Residency-Trained in Foot & Ankle Medicine
Specialties: Heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails, women’s foot health

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties: Minimally invasive surgery, laser therapy, biomechanics

Conditions We Treat

From common foot pain to complex reconstructive surgery, our podiatrists provide comprehensive care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions.

Heel & Arch

Toes & Forefoot

Nails & Skin

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Two Convenient Locations

Howell Office

3480 W. Grand River Ave, Suite 201
Howell, MI 48855
(810) 206-1402

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving: Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, and surrounding Livingston County communities

Bloomfield Hills Office

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 202
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(810) 206-1402

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving: Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, Pontiac, and surrounding Oakland County communities

Why Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle

4.9★

Average rating from 1,100+ verified patient reviews on Google and Healthgrades

3,000+

Successful surgeries performed by our fellowship-trained podiatric surgeons

Same Week

Most new patients are seen within the same week. No long waits for an appointment.

Ready to Get Back on Your Feet?

Schedule your appointment today. Most insurance accepted. New patients welcome.