Expert Foot & Ankle Treatment from Michigan’s #1 Podiatrist - Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist

Board Certified Podiatrists

Expert Foot & Ankle Care

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 • 1,800+ Patients/Year • Most Insurance Accepted

We Accept Most Major Insurance Including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, Humana & More

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Accepting New Patients

All 3 Locations — Howell & Bloomfield Hills

Find Expert Podiatry Care at the Location Nearest You.

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Howell

4330 E Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

Bloomfield Hills

43494 Woodward Ave # 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302

Board-certified foot and ankle surgeons serving Howell and Bloomfield Hills.

Meet Our Doctors

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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 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 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.

Your Feet Deserve Expert Care.

First Steps Out of Bed Shouldn't Feel
Like Stepping on Glass.

If you're wincing with your first few steps every morning, or dreading a night out because you know your feet won't cooperate — you already know how much foot pain quietly steals from you.

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The Morning Dread

You brace yourself before your feet hit the floor. The sharp heel pain that greets you every single morning.

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The Shoe Problem

Nothing fits comfortably anymore. You've given up heels, your favorite sneakers, and any shoe that looks professional.

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The Cancelled Plans

The trip you said no to. The walk you cut short. The grandkids you can't keep up with anymore.

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The Painkiller Cycle

Ibuprofen at breakfast. Ice packs at night. Temporary relief — but the pain is always back by morning.

The Life You're Putting on Hold
Is Getting Further Away Every Day.

Chronic foot pain doesn't just hurt — it quietly erodes the experiences that make life worth living. Here's what our patients tell us they've given up:

  • "I used to play 18 holes on Sundays. Now I can't make it past the 3rd hole."
  • 🏃"I signed up for a 5K with my daughter. I had to drop out before race day."
  • 💃"I haven't danced at a family event in three years. The pain just isn't worth it."
  • 🧸"I can't chase my grandkids around the yard. They don't understand why grandma always has to sit."
  • 🧳"We cancelled our trip to Europe. I knew I couldn't walk cobblestones for a week."
  • 💼"I'm on my feet all day for work. By noon, I'm counting the hours until I can sit down."

"If any of this sounds familiar — you don't have to keep living this way."

Advanced Treatment That Actually
Addresses the Root Cause.

At Balance Foot & Ankle, we don't just mask the pain. We diagnose exactly what's driving it — then use the most modern, minimally invasive treatments available to fix it, permanently.

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MLS Laser Therapy

FDA-cleared dual-wavelength laser that penetrates deep tissue to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing at the cellular level. No surgery, no downtime. Patients often feel relief after the very first session.

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EPAT Shockwave Therapy

Non-invasive acoustic wave technology that triggers your body's own healing response — breaking up scar tissue and stimulating collagen production. 80%+ success rate for chronic plantar fasciitis.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

When conservative treatments aren't enough, our MIS techniques use pencil-thin instruments through micro-incisions. Faster recovery, less scarring, and back on your feet in days — not months.

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Custom Orthotics

3D-scanned to your exact foot anatomy. Not the generic insoles from the drugstore — precision-engineered supports that correct the biomechanical issues causing your pain from the ground up.

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Regenerative Injections

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy uses your body's own growth factors to heal damaged tendons and ligaments from the inside out. A powerful alternative to cortisone that promotes lasting recovery.

About regenerative care →
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Toenail & Skin Conditions

Laser toenail fungus treatment, ingrown nail correction, wart removal, corn and callus care — all handled in our comfortable clinic setting with same-day appointments available.

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Getting Back on Your Feet Is Simpler Than You Think.

We know starting with a new doctor can feel overwhelming. So we've made the path from pain to recovery as clear as three steps.

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Book Your Appointment

Online in 60 seconds, or call us. Same-day slots are available in Howell and Bloomfield Hills.

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We Diagnose the Real Problem

Digital X-rays, gait analysis, and Dr. Tom's 15+ years of expertise — we find exactly what's causing your pain.

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You Get Your Life Back

A personalised treatment plan that works around your schedule and goals — not a generic protocol.

Why Over 1 Million People Trust Dr. Tom

Dr. Tom doesn't just treat patients in the clinic — he's Michigan's most-watched podiatrist online, with a YouTube channel that has helped over a million people understand their foot health. That depth of knowledge comes to every appointment.

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YouTube Views Educating Patients Worldwide
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Years of Board-Certified Podiatric Practice
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Convenient Locations — Howell & Bloomfield Hills

Real Patients. Real Recoveries.

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"After years of plantar fasciitis, Dr. Tom had me pain-free in three laser sessions. I genuinely cried when I walked to my mailbox without limping for the first time. Cannot recommend enough."
— Sarah K., Bloomfield Hills
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"I was terrified of foot surgery. Dr. Tom explained the minimally invasive procedure step by step. Six weeks later, I walked my daughter down the aisle. Best decision I ever made."
— Robert M., Howell
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"Same-day appointment, thorough diagnosis, and a treatment plan that actually worked. I'd been to two other podiatrists before. Wish I'd found Dr. Tom first. Already back on the golf course."
— Jim P., West Bloomfield

You've Waited Long Enough.
Same-Day Appointments Are Available.

Don't let another morning start with that sharp, grinding pain. Our team is ready to see you — often today.

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Or call us directly: (810) 206-1402