Best Podiatrist in Livingston County 2026 — Why 5,000+ Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle

If you’re searching for the best podiatrist in Livingston County, here’s the honest, fact-based case for why Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists continues to be the region’s most trusted foot and ankle practice.

The Numbers That Matter

Technology No Other Livingston County Practice Offers

• MLS Dual-Wavelength Laser Therapy: For wound healing, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and post-surgical recovery
• EPAT Shockwave Therapy: FDA-cleared treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies — 80%+ success rate
• EMTT Magnetotransduction: Deep bone and tissue healing technology
• 3D-Scanned Custom Orthotics: Precision-printed to your exact foot anatomy
• In-Office Digital X-Ray: Results in minutes — no hospital visit or radiology referral
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Real-time soft tissue imaging for accurate diagnosis
• In-Office Surgical Suite: For bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, and more — no hospital admission

Coordinated Care Partnerships

Insurance We Accept

We accept virtually every major insurance plan in Michigan: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, HAP, Molina, Meridian, Priority Health, Oscar, McLaren, Workers’ Compensation, VA/TriCare, and most commercial plans.

Why Patients Drive Past Closer Options to See Us

We hear this regularly: “There’s a podiatrist 5 minutes from my house, but I drive 20 minutes to see you.” The reason is consistently the same: technology, thoroughness, and outcomes.

When a patient with chronic plantar fasciitis has failed cortisone shots and standard PT elsewhere, we offer shockwave + laser + orthotic correction. When a diabetic wound hasn’t healed for 3 months, our MLS laser protocol gets it moving. When a bunion needs surgery, our minimally invasive technique means walking in a boot the next day instead of 6 weeks in a cast.

The best podiatrist isn’t the closest one. It’s the one with the tools, training, and outcomes to actually solve your problem.

Clinical Foot Care Beyond Products: Michigan’s Balance Foot & Ankle

Michigan patients using foot care products — wound care supplies, topical treatments, foot supplements, compression garments, orthotics, or stretching devices — as part of their foot health routine benefit from occasional clinical evaluation to ensure the products they are using are appropriate for their specific condition and that no developing pathology requires professional intervention. At Balance Foot & Ankle, our clinical evaluation confirms the diagnosis, assesses whether current product-based management is adequate, and identifies cases where professional treatment would produce better outcomes than continued self-management.

For Michigan patients managing chronic conditions — diabetic foot care, neuropathy management, post-surgical recovery, or persistent tendinopathy — regular podiatric check-ins at appropriate intervals ensure that small changes are caught before they become significant complications. The right interval varies by condition and risk level: high-risk diabetic patients benefit from quarterly visits; stable patients using products for minor chronic conditions may need only annual check-ins. At Balance Foot & Ankle, we help patients identify the appropriate visit frequency for their specific situation. Livingston and Oakland County patients can call (810) 206-1402 to schedule at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.

Patients throughout Livingston and Oakland counties trust Balance Foot & Ankle for both clinical podiatric care and evidence-based guidance on foot health products and self-care strategies. Our two Michigan locations — Howell at 4330 E Grand River and Bloomfield Hills at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 — are easily accessible from throughout the region, with ample parking and same-week scheduling for new patients. Whether you need a comprehensive evaluation, a product recommendation, or a specific podiatric procedure, our team is ready to help. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule.

Related Treatment Guides

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
• Bunion Treatment

Michigan patients experiencing foot or ankle problems can schedule an appointment at Balance Foot & Ankle — with locations in Howell (4330 E Grand River) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208). Call (810) 206-1402 for same-week availability.

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.