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

4.9★ · 1,123 Reviews · Board-Certified Surgeons

Foot Pain Doesn’t Have to Be Your Normal

Three board-certified podiatrists. Same-week appointments in Howell & Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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✓ Board Certified

✓ 3,000+ Surgeries

✓ Same-Week Available

✓ Most Insurance Accepted

See Why 943,000 People Trust Dr. Tom

Watch Dr. Tom explain common foot conditions on our YouTube channel — trusted by nearly 1 million viewers.

Meet Your Podiatrists

Dr. Carl Jay DPM - Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained

Dr. Jay specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His fellowship training in advanced surgical techniques enables him to handle the most complex forefoot and rearfoot cases.

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Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM - Board-Certified Podiatric Physician

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Physician

Dr. Gutkin provides compassionate, thorough care with a focus on heel pain, bunions, and women’s foot health. Patients consistently praise her gentle approach and clear explanations.

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Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM - Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · 943K YouTube Subscribers

“I believe every patient deserves a doctor who explains the why, not just the what.” Dr. Tom’s YouTube channel reaches nearly 1 million people with trusted foot health education.

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What Our Patients Say

4.9★ from 1,123 verified Google reviews

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“Dr. Tom actually listened to me. After months of heel pain, he found the cause in one visit. I’m walking pain-free now.”

— Sarah M., Howell

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“Same-day appointment, thorough exam, and they explained everything. Best podiatrist experience I’ve ever had.”

— Michael R., Bloomfield Hills

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“Dr. Gutkin was so gentle with my ingrown toenail. I was terrified and she made it completely painless.”

— Jessica T., Brighton

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Your First Visit — What to Expect

1

Schedule

Book online or call. Most patients are seen within the same week.

2

Arrive

Bring your insurance card and comfortable shoes. We handle all paperwork digitally.

3

Examination

Your podiatrist will examine your feet, review your history, and explain exactly what is happening.

4

Treatment Plan

You will leave with a clear plan — same-day treatment when possible, no unnecessary surgery.

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Insurance & Payment

We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare, Priority Health, HAP, and Humana.

Don’t see your insurance? Call us — we work with almost every plan. We also offer flexible payment options for uninsured patients.

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Two Convenient Locations

Howell Office

4330 E Grand River Ave

Howell, MI 48843

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville & Pinckney

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Call (810) 206-1402

Bloomfield Hills Office

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Serving Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak & Southfield

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Stop Living with Foot Pain.

Schedule today — most patients are seen this week.

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(810) 206-1402 · Howell & Bloomfield Hills

4.9★ from 1,123 verified Google reviews