Podiatrist in Auburn Hills, MI | Balance Foot & Ankle

Do Auburn Hills patients drive to you, or is there a closer option?

Most Auburn Hills patients come to our Bloomfield Township office — roughly 20 minutes via I-75 south to Telegraph and Woodward. If getting out is hard, we also offer in-home podiatry visits across Oakland County. Same three board-certified podiatrists either way.

The foot & ankle problems we see most from Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills skews young and active — a university town with a lot of students, athletes, and people on their feet all day — and the injuries follow:

• Sports and training injuries. Between Oakland University athletics and club and rec sports, we see ankle sprains, stress fractures, Achilles and heel pain, and turf toe — the injuries that come with hard training on hard surfaces.
• Standing-and-walking overuse. Retail and event staff around Great Lakes Crossing and workers across the business and tech parks bring in plantar fasciitis and forefoot pain from long shifts on their feet.
• Running injuries. Trail and road runners on the Clinton River Trail and around campus deal with plantar fasciitis, shin and Achilles pain, and stress fractures when mileage climbs.
• Bunions, hammertoes, and ingrown toenails — the everyday structural and nail problems, handled conservatively first.
• Diabetic foot care for patients who need routine checks and early wound care to stay ahead of trouble.

We start by finding the real cause, try the least-invasive fix that will hold, and tell you honestly whether a procedure is warranted.

Getting to our Bloomfield Township office from Auburn Hills

The office is on Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Township, with parking at the door. Rough drive times:

• Downtown / Oakland University: ~20 min via I-75 S to Telegraph.
• Great Lakes Crossing area: ~22 min via I-75 S.
• South Auburn Hills: ~18 min via Squirrel Rd and Woodward.

Address: 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 · Phone: (810) 206-1402 · Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Foot & ankle services for Auburn Hills patients

All of this happens at our Bloomfield Township office on Woodward, roughly 20 minutes south via I-75 and Telegraph. Same three board-certified podiatrists whatever brings you in.

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Sprains, fractures, and Achilles injuries

The most common reason younger Auburn Hills patients call. We have digital X-ray and ultrasound on site, so a rolled ankle can usually be imaged and diagnosed in the same visit instead of a separate trip. An ankle that cannot bear weight, or that keeps giving way months later, needs a real assessment rather than another brace. See ankle sprains, or call for same-day care if it just happened.

Heel pain and plantar fasciitis

Common in students, runners, and anyone on their feet through a full shift. We look at the mechanics rather than guessing, and most cases settle with stretching, taping, an injection, or a properly built orthotic. See heel pain and plantar fasciitis.

Stress fractures and overuse injuries

Pain that builds over weeks rather than starting with one incident often means a stress injury, and training through it makes it worse. Imaging on site means you get an answer the same day.

Ingrown toenails, usually handled the same day

Very common in athletes and anyone in tight sport shoes. Treated in the office with local anesthetic, and most patients walk out comfortable that visit.

Custom orthotics

Built from a scan of your own feet and how you actually move, not a shelf insert. Worth it when heel, arch, or ball-of-foot pain keeps returning through a season. See custom orthotics.

Bunions, hammertoes, and foot arthritis

When shoes stop fitting comfortably there is usually a structural cause. We treat conservatively first and discuss surgical correction only when it is genuinely limiting you. See bunions and toe deformities.

Athlete’s foot and toenail fungus

Shared locker rooms and damp athletic shoes make this routine. Thick or discolored nails are not always fungus, so we confirm the cause before treating. See toenail fungus.

Diabetic foot care and wound prevention

For anyone with diabetes, neuropathy, or reduced circulation this is the appointment that matters most. Annual comprehensive exams, protective nail and callus care, footwear assessment, and early wound treatment — usually covered by Medicare and most plans. See diabetic foot care.

What your first visit looks like

Plan on about 30–45 minutes. We take a history, examine the foot and ankle, and image it on site if needed. You leave knowing what the problem is, what your options are, and what we recommend first. Bring photo ID, your insurance card, a medication list, and the shoes you wear or train in most. Details on the new patient page.

Office hours

Book online, any time. Request an appointment at our Bloomfield Township office — the scheduler shows real openings, so you can pick a time in about a minute without waiting for callback hours. Same-week slots are normal and we hold time for urgent problems. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM if you would rather speak to someone. If travel is difficult, ask about in-home visits across Oakland County. Benefits are verified before your visit at no charge — see insurance and costs.

Your Auburn Hills care team

All three board-certified podiatrists see Auburn Hills patients at the Bloomfield Township office — whoever fits your problem and can see you soonest.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Bunions, heel pain, reconstructive surgery. View bio →

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Full-range foot & ankle care with a conservative, sports-medicine-minded approach. View bio →

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Diabetic foot care, nail and skin conditions, and pediatric foot problems. View bio →

Insurance & your first visit

We accept most major plans — Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health among them — no referral needed. Bring your insurance card, medication list, and the shoes you wear most. Start on our new-patient page or call (810) 206-1402.

Auburn Hills podiatry questions we hear a lot

Is there a podiatrist office in Auburn Hills?

Our office is in Bloomfield Township, about 20 minutes south via I-75. There isn’t a Balance Foot & Ankle office inside Auburn Hills, but we see Auburn Hills patients regularly and offer in-home visits when needed.

I twisted my ankle playing sports — should I get it looked at?

If you can’t bear weight, it’s swelling fast, or pain is severe, yes — some “sprains” are fractures, and a poorly-healed ankle keeps re-injuring. We can usually see acute injuries the same week and image them in-office.

How fast can I get in?

Usually the same week, sooner for acute injuries. Call (810) 206-1402.

Serving Auburn Hills and nearby Oakland County communities — Rochester Hills, Pontiac, Bloomfield, and Troy — from our Bloomfield Township office. See both offices or our in-home podiatry visits.