Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
Quick Answer:
Quick Answer: Balance Foot & Ankle serves Commerce Township patients at our Bloomfield Hills and Howell offices — both within easy reach via M-5 and I-96. Dr. Tom Biernacki provides same-week appointments for heel pain, nail conditions, bunions, and diabetic foot care. Call (248) 477-4619 to schedule.
Podiatric Care Close to Commerce Township
Commerce Township residents have convenient access to board-certified podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Hills location — approximately 12–14 miles east via M-5 and Maple Road. Our Howell office is equally convenient for residents near the western edge of Commerce Township, just 15–18 minutes via I-96 West. Dr. Tom Biernacki has provided comprehensive foot and ankle care to Oakland County patients for over 15 years.
Conditions We Treat for Commerce Township Patients
The most common reasons Commerce Township patients seek podiatric care include plantar fasciitis from recreational running and golf on the area’s many courses, nail fungus aggravated by waterfront activities at Proud Lake and Kent Lake, bunions and hammertoes that progress with improper footwear, and diabetic foot complications that require specialized preventive care.
Our practice also manages sports injuries from Oakland County’s active recreational population — ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, stress fractures, and turf toe injuries in youth and adult athletes. Commerce Township’s growing youth sports community drives significant pediatric foot care needs, including flat feet, Sever’s disease (heel pain in adolescents), and sports-related ankle instability.
Comprehensive Podiatric Services
At Balance Foot & Ankle, Commerce Township patients receive the full range of podiatric services: digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound on site, custom orthotics fabricated to your specific foot mechanics, in-office nail procedures including ingrown toenail removal and laser nail fungus treatment, injection therapy with ultrasound guidance for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy, and surgical consultation for bunions, hammertoes, and structural deformities.
Why Commerce Township Patients Choose Dr. Biernacki
Dr. Tom Biernacki is a Michigan-native, board-certified podiatrist with fellowship training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His approach emphasizes conservative management first — exhausting non-surgical options before recommending procedures. Patients consistently cite his thorough explanations, same-week availability, and results-focused care as reasons they travel from Commerce Township rather than seeking closer but less specialized care.
Getting to Our Offices from Commerce Township
From Commerce Township, the Bloomfield Hills office is easily reached via M-5 South to Maple Road east — approximately 20–25 minutes depending on traffic. The Howell office is accessible via I-96 West to M-59 — approximately 20–25 minutes. We offer early morning appointments to accommodate Commerce Township patients’ commutes.
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- Convenient access from Commerce Township via M-5 (Bloomfield Hills) or I-96 (Howell)
- Same-week appointments for acute foot and ankle conditions
- On-site digital X-ray, ultrasound, and custom orthotic fabrication
- Board-certified podiatrist with fellowship surgical training
❌ Cons / Risks
- Not located within Commerce Township — travel to Bloomfield Hills or Howell required
- High-demand practice — advance scheduling recommended for non-urgent visits
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Commerce Township patients are some of our most active — runners, golfers, pickleball players — and they come to us when their foot pain stops them from doing what they love. We work hard to get them back to full activity, and we do it without rushing to surgery.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a podiatrist near Commerce Township MI?
Balance Foot & Ankle is the closest board-certified podiatry practice to Commerce Township, with our Bloomfield Hills office approximately 12–14 miles east via M-5. We accept most major insurance plans and offer same-week appointments for new patients.
What does a podiatrist treat?
Podiatrists treat all conditions of the foot and ankle including heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, nail fungus, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, fractures, flat feet, and neuromas. We also perform surgical procedures and fit custom orthotics.
Does Dr. Biernacki accept insurance?
Yes — Balance Foot & Ankle accepts most major Michigan insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid. Call our office to verify your specific coverage before your appointment.
How long does a first podiatry appointment take?
New patient appointments at Balance Foot & Ankle typically take 45–60 minutes. This includes a thorough history, physical examination, digital X-rays if indicated, and a complete treatment plan discussion. Follow-up visits are generally 20–30 minutes.
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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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)