Quick answer: Auburn Hills Podiatrist Pontiac Bloomfield Township Foot Doctor is a common foot/ankle topic that affects many patients. The 2026 evidence-based approach combines proper diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Book online, or call (810) 206-1402.
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Expert Podiatry Right in Your Oakland County Backyard
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
Auburn Hills, Pontiac, and Bloomfield Township sit in the heart of Oakland County — a region that encompasses everything from Oakland University’s campus and the Palace area to Bloomfield Township’s prestigious communities. Balance Foot & Ankle serves all of these communities from our Bloomfield Township office, providing board-certified podiatric medicine and surgery at a location convenient for northern Oakland County residents.
If you’re dealing with foot pain, nail problems, diabetic foot concerns, or an injury that’s limiting your activity, expert care is close to home.
Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Services
We treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions for patients of all ages and activity levels throughout northern Oakland County:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain — Our most common condition; treated with custom orthotics, stretching protocols, cortisone injection, and shockwave therapy for resistant cases
- Bunions — Conservative and surgical options including minimally invasive techniques and Lapidus fusion for hypermobile deformities
- Hammertoes and toe deformities — Office and surgical correction
- Diabetic foot care — Comprehensive annual exams, wound care, and custom footwear
- Ingrown toenails — Prompt office treatment; permanent matrixectomy for recurrent cases
- Toenail fungus — Topical, oral, and laser treatment options
- Sports injuries — Ankle sprains, stress fractures, and tendon conditions
- Custom orthotics — Digital precision fabrication for your specific biomechanics
- Ankle instability — Rehabilitation and surgical reconstruction
- Nerve conditions — Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome management
Oakland University and Student-Athlete Foot Care
Auburn Hills is home to Oakland University, with thousands of student athletes competing in NCAA Division I sports. Student athletes — from cross country and track athletes running high mileage to basketball players with ankle sprain histories — develop the full spectrum of sports foot and ankle injuries. We provide sports podiatry appropriate for student athletes with season-appropriate treatment goals, working around academic and competition schedules.
Automotive Industry Workers: Foot Care for Standing-Intensive Jobs
Auburn Hills and Pontiac have significant automotive industry employment — manufacturing, engineering, and support roles that often involve extended standing and walking on hard concrete surfaces. Assembly line workers, quality control personnel, and factory workers are among the most common populations for occupational plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and ankle fatigue.
We understand the occupational demands of automotive work and provide treatment that accounts for your work requirements — including custom orthotics designed for safety boots and return-to-work planning after foot and ankle injuries.
Close to Our Bloomfield Township office
Our Bloomfield Township location is just minutes from Auburn Hills via I-75 south. From Pontiac, Telegraph Road and Orchard Lake Road provide direct access. From Bloomfield Township itself, we’re in the same immediate community. Parking is convenient and free — a significant advantage over major hospital-based specialist offices.
We offer morning appointment availability for patients who need to be seen before work or class, and afternoon availability for those coming from Pontiac and Auburn Hills after work.
Insurance and Scheduling
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, HAP, Medicare, and Medicaid. Our billing team verifies your coverage before your first appointment. New patients can book online 24/7 through our website or call our office for assistance.
Auburn Hills, Pontiac, and Bloomfield Township residents: contact Balance Foot & Ankle today for the expert foot and ankle care you deserve.
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Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
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Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices. Board-certified podiatric surgeons. Most insurance accepted.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) 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 made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.