Book Your Visit — Birmingham Foot & Ankle Care
Board-certified podiatric surgeons minutes from Birmingham at our Bloomfield Township office, 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township. Same-week appointments, most insurance accepted — no referral needed.
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Quick Answer
Where can I see a podiatrist near Birmingham? Balance Foot & Ankle in nearby Bloomfield Township provides same-week foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Birmingham patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted, benefits verified up front.
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Birmingham podiatrist — Bunion, Heel Pain & Dress-Shoe Pain Specialists
Birmingham patients drive 5 minutes (2 miles) to our Bloomfield office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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Why Birmingham Patients Choose Us
Birmingham professionals get back to walking Shain Park without the orthopedic-clinic wait
Our Bloomfield office sits just 5 minutes from downtown Birmingham, which means Birmingham 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. See the next open times online.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Birmingham 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 Birmingham
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Birmingham patients
- Bunions & hallux valgus — Birmingham’s walkable downtown means dress shoes all day. Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional bunionectomy options.
- Morton’s neuroma — burning ball-of-foot pain from years of heels and narrow shoes. Conservative-first plan starting at your first visit.
- Hammertoes & toe deformity — in-office and outpatient corrections that get Birmingham patients back to Shain Park walks fast.
- Plantar fasciitis — EPAT shockwave, MLS cold laser, custom orthotics — the full toolbox before any injection or surgery.
- Achilles tendonitis — common in Birmingham’s weekend tennis and golf community. Same-week diagnostic ultrasound.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure. Most Birmingham patients schedule on their lunch break.
- Thick, painful nails that are hard to trim — a podiatrist-performed medical pedicure handles nail and callus care safely when diabetes, thickness, or fungus makes a salon pedicure a bad idea.
- Homebound or unable to drive to us — we bring the same care to you with in-home podiatry visits for Birmingham-area seniors.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems. You can also pick an appointment time online and describe what is going on when you arrive.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Birmingham
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.
View Dr. Gutkin’s bio →Getting Here From Birmingham
5-minute drive from Birmingham to our Bloomfield office
Driving directions
From Birmingham, head north on Woodward Ave from downtown Birmingham — the office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Bloomfield43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Birmingham-area neighborhoods we serve
Downtown Birmingham, Quarton Lake area, Poppleton Park, Holy Name area, Pembroke.
Landmarks near our Birmingham patients
Shain Park, Birmingham Theatre, Quarton Lake, Booth Park, Birmingham Country Club, The Reserve at Birmingham, Downtown Birmingham (Maple Road), Cranbrook (Bloomfield Township).
Insurance accepted for Birmingham patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Birmingham 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. Corewell Health Beaumont Royal Oak, Henry Ford Birmingham referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification, or book online now and we will verify your plan before the visit.
Common questions from Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Birmingham to your Bloomfield office?
Typical Birmingham patients arrive in 5 minutes. The route is north on Woodward Ave from downtown Birmingham — the office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. We’re 2 miles from downtown Birmingham.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Birmingham 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 Birmingham-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Birmingham patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Birmingham?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Birmingham 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 Birmingham. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Birmingham 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 Birmingham.
Watch & Learn
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Also Serving Nearby
Other communities near Birmingham
Not seeing your city? Call (810) 206-1402 — we serve patients from across both counties.
Balance Foot & Ankle near Birmingham
Our nearest office and nearby communities we serve:
- Nearest office: Bloomfield Township podiatrist
- Royal Oak podiatrist
- Troy podiatrist
- All Balance Foot & Ankle locations
Looking for a podiatrist in Birmingham?
Birmingham patients choose Balance Foot & Ankle for expert, conservative-first foot & ankle care at our nearby Howell & Bloomfield Township offices.
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Foot & ankle services we provide in Birmingham: plantar fasciitis & heel pain treatment, ingrown toenail removal, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, hammertoe correction, and neuropathy treatment for Birmingham patients.
Our Office Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? Birmingham patients are seen at our Bloomfield Township office in Oakland County. Our find a podiatrist near you page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.