Quick answer: Balance Foot & Ankle is an independent podiatry practice — not part of any hospital system — and our nearest office to the Troy and Royal Oak area is Bloomfield Township. Patients from Troy and Royal Oak see a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon for heel pain, bunions, ingrown and fungal toenails, diabetic foot care, neuropathy and sports injuries. Most plans need no referral, and you can pick a real appointment time online in about a minute.
Nearest office is Bloomfield Township
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If you’re searching for a podiatrist who sees patients in your area, Balance Foot & Ankle is now accepting new patients at two Michigan locations: Howell (4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Fenton, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon, and Bloomfield Township (43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302) serving Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills. Most patients see one of our three board-certified podiatrists — Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM, Dr. Carl Jay DPM, or Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM — within the same week of calling. We accept BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, Medicare, and most major plans.
If the discomfort has been present for more than a few weeks, if it disrupts sleep, walking, or your usual activity, or if there is visible redness, swelling, bruising, drainage, numbness, or color change, an in-office evaluation with a podiatrist is the fastest path to relief. Home care alone rarely resolves a condition that has become structural. Our diagnostic workup includes same-day digital X-ray, in-office diagnostic ultrasound, and a gait evaluation — results are explained to you during the visit, and we build a written treatment plan with clear next steps.
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
What to expect at your first visit:
- Same-week appointments — most patients seen within 3-7 days of calling
- Digital X-ray and ultrasound available on-site (no second trip)
- Most insurance accepted — BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, HAP, Priority Health, Medicare
- Conservative care first, with surgery only when truly needed
- Written treatment plan with specific milestones
- Offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan
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Three board-certified podiatrists · 1,123+ five-star reviews · same-week appointments · most insurance accepted.
Howell · 4330 E Grand River | Bloomfield Township · 43494 Woodward
When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 · Book online · Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Township
Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
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.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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When should I see a podiatrist?
If symptoms persist past 2 weeks, affect your normal activity, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms (warmth, redness, swelling, inability to bear weight).
What does treatment cost?
Most diagnostic visits and conservative treatments are covered by Medicare and major insurers. Out-of-pocket costs vary by your specific plan.
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How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most non-urgent cases see us within 5 business days. Urgent cases (sudden pain, possible fracture) typically same or next business day.
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.