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Cohoctah podiatrist — Same-Week Foot & Ankle Care, 14 Minutes Away
Cohoctah patients drive 14 minutes (9 miles) to our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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From Cohoctah to our Howell office
Why Cohoctah Patients Choose Us
Cohoctah Township residents and farming families get same-week foot care minutes from home
Our Howell office sits just 14 minutes from downtown Cohoctah, which means Cohoctah 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 Cohoctah 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 Cohoctah
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Cohoctah patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Cohoctah farmers and Howell-commute workers on their feet all day.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, stress fractures from rural sports and farming injuries. Same-week diagnostic imaging.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your local PCP.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional options. Outpatient same-day surgery.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest about what works for your case.
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 Cohoctah
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 Cohoctah
14-minute drive from Cohoctah to our Howell office
Driving directions
From Cohoctah, head south on Cohoctah Road then east on Grand River Avenue to the 4330 E Grand River office in Howell. The office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Cohoctah-area neighborhoods we serve
Cohoctah Township, Cohoctah village, Tyrone Township border, Howell Township border, Byron border, Argentine border.
Landmarks near our Cohoctah patients
Cohoctah Township Hall, Shiawassee River (headwaters), Cohoctah village core, Byron border (north), Long Lake (east), Howell border, Argentine border, Fenton border.
Insurance accepted for Cohoctah patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Cohoctah and the broader Livingston 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. Trinity Health Brighton, McLaren Flint referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Cohoctah
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cohoctah to your Howell office?
Typical Cohoctah patients arrive in 14 minutes. The route is south on Cohoctah Road then east on Grand River Avenue to the 4330 E Grand River office in Howell. We’re 9 miles from downtown Cohoctah.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Cohoctah 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 Cohoctah-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Cohoctah patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Cohoctah?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Cohoctah youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Bloomfield Hills office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Bloomfield Hills location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Cohoctah. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Cohoctah 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 Cohoctah.
Watch & Learn
Heel pain: cure plantar fasciitis
Cohoctah farmers and rural workers. Dr. Tom’s most-watched heel pain explainer. 950K+ subscribers watch Dr. Tom on YouTube.
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