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Auburn Hills podiatrist — Heel Pain, Bunion & Sports Injury Specialists
Auburn Hills patients drive 10 minutes (5 miles) to our Bloomfield office at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208 for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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From Auburn Hills to our Bloomfield office
Why Auburn Hills Patients Choose Us
Auburn Hills professionals and Oakland University faculty get same-week foot care without a Beaumont network wait
Our Bloomfield office sits just 10 minutes from downtown Auburn Hills, which means Auburn Hills families skip the hospital network bottlenecks and get same-week diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Same-week appointments
Call before 10 AM for next-day slots when our schedule permits. New patients average 3–5 business days from call to first visit.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Auburn Hills patients leave their first visit with diagnosis, imaging, and a treatment plan — no second appointment to start care.
Conservative care first
We exhaust non-surgical options — orthotics, EPAT, MLS laser, injections — before discussing surgery. 3,000+ surgeries performed when truly needed.
Common in Auburn Hills
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Auburn Hills patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Auburn Hills office professionals and Detroit Pistons-adjacent athletes.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures. Same-week diagnostic ultrasound.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional bunionectomy. Dr. Tom is a high-volume Lapiplasty surgeon.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy management.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest about success rates per option.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Auburn Hills
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
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10-minute drive from Auburn Hills to our Bloomfield office
Driving directions
From Auburn Hills, head west on M-59 then south on Woodward Avenue — the office is at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Bloomfield43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Auburn Hills-area neighborhoods we serve
Downtown Auburn Hills, Oakland University area, M-59 corridor, Squirrel Road area, Walton Boulevard area.
Landmarks near our Auburn Hills patients
Oakland University, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Chrysler Headquarters, Meadow Brook Music Festival, Detroit Pistons Performance Center, Avon Hills Park, Liberty Plaza, Auburn Hills Civic Center.
Insurance accepted for Auburn Hills patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Auburn Hills and the broader Oakland County area: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan + BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (most plans), Tricare, Workers’ Compensation, and most major regional plans. McLaren Oakland, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Auburn Hills
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Auburn Hills to your Bloomfield office?
Typical Auburn Hills patients arrive in 10 minutes. The route is west on M-59 then south on Woodward Avenue — the office is at 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208. We’re 5 miles from downtown Auburn Hills.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Auburn Hills patient?
Yes, in most cases. Call (810) 206-1402 before 10 AM and ask about next-available slots. Acute injuries (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection) typically get same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, Tricare, and Workers’ Comp. Free insurance verification before your visit — we’ll tell you what’s covered up front.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Auburn Hills-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Auburn Hills patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Auburn Hills?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Auburn Hills youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Howell office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Howell location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Auburn Hills. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Auburn Hills foot & ankle visit?
Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. The front desk will route you to the next slot at the location closest to Auburn Hills.
Watch & Learn
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