Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
Quick Answer:
Quick Answer: Balance Foot & Ankle serves Addison Township patients at our Bloomfield Hills office in southeastern Oakland County. Dr. Biernacki provides comprehensive podiatric care for northeastern Oakland County residents including heel pain, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, sports injuries, and diabetic foot management. Most major insurance plans accepted.
Podiatric Care for Addison Township, Michigan
Addison Township residents in northeastern Oakland County can access comprehensive foot and ankle care at Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Hills office. Dr. Tom Biernacki sees patients from Addison Township, Leonard, Oxford Township, and surrounding northern Oakland County communities, providing expert podiatric evaluation and treatment with the personalized approach that defines private specialty practice.
What We Treat for Addison Township Patients
Our northeastern Oakland County patients seek care most often for plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain, ingrown and fungal toenail management, bunion and hammertoe evaluation, diabetic foot complications and ulcer prevention, ankle sprains and sports-related injuries, and custom orthotic fabrication. On-site digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound mean that most evaluation and treatment needs are addressed in a single appointment — without referral runaround.
Getting to Our Bloomfield Hills Office
From Addison Township, most patients travel south on Rochester Road or Dequindre Road through Auburn Hills and into the Bloomfield Hills area — typically 30–35 minutes from central Addison Township. Alternatively, M-24 south through Lake Orion and Auburn Hills provides a direct route. Free parking and accessible entry are available on-site at our Bloomfield Hills location.
A Rural Lifestyle with Active Feet
Addison Township’s rural character means residents spend considerable time outdoors — farming, hiking, horseback riding, and hunting activities that put real demands on feet and ankles. Dr. Biernacki is familiar with the types of injuries common in agricultural and outdoor settings: puncture wounds, crush injuries, ankle instability from uneven terrain, and thick calluses from work boots. He provides practical, durable care that works for an active, working lifestyle.
Dr. Tom's Product Recommendations
Muck Boot Arctic Sport Mid Boot
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Waterproof, insulated work boot with steel-shank support. Dr. Biernacki recommends for Addison Township patients whose foot pain is aggravated by inadequate footwear on the farm or outdoors.
Dr. Tom says: “Dr. Biernacki told me my heel pain was partly from my old work boots. These Muck Boots made an immediate difference on our property.”
Farming, outdoor work, wet terrain, cold weather foot care
Casual daily wear or athletic use
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Dr. Scholl’s Work Insole
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Reinforced work boot insole designed for all-day standing and heavy labor. Reduces heel and arch pain for those on their feet in demanding work environments.
Dr. Tom says: “Put these in my work boots and my heel pain dropped by half within two days. Dr. Biernacki confirmed my boots needed better support.”
Work boots, all-day standing, heavy labor, plantar fasciitis
Athletic or dress shoe use (different orthotic profile needed)
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- Experience treating agricultural, outdoor, and work-related foot injuries
- Same-visit imaging and procedures — efficient for patients making the drive
- Accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare
- New patient appointments typically within the week
❌ Cons / Risks
- 30–35 minute drive from central Addison Township to Bloomfield Hills office
- No satellite clinic in northeastern Oakland County at this time
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Addison Township is true Oakland County countryside — the lifestyle is different from the suburbs, and the foot problems reflect that. I appreciate treating working people and helping them stay active and functional on their properties.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is your office from Addison Township?
Our Bloomfield Hills office is approximately 25–30 miles south via Rochester Road or M-24. Expect a 30–35 minute drive from central Addison Township.
Do you treat puncture wounds and work injuries to the foot?
Yes — acute injuries including puncture wounds, lacerations, crush injuries, and suspected fractures from work or outdoor activity are treated urgently. Call us immediately for acute injuries.
What’s your scheduling like for patients coming from farther away?
We try to be efficient for patients who travel — we pack as much evaluation and treatment as appropriate into each visit to minimize return trips.
Do you accept Michigan Medicaid?
Please call our office to verify your specific Medicaid plan before scheduling. We accept several Medicaid managed care plans but coverage varies by specific program.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has reached over one million views.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)