Podiatrist in Commerce Twp, MI | Balance Foot & Ankle

Do Commerce Township patients drive to you, or is there a closer option?

Most Commerce Township patients come to our Bloomfield Township office — about 20 minutes east via M-5 and I-696. If travel is hard, we also offer in-home podiatry visits across Oakland County. Same three board-certified podiatrists either way.

The foot & ankle problems we see most from Commerce Township

Commerce Township is lake country — Union Lake, Commerce Lake, and the Proud Lake Recreation Area draw active, outdoorsy families, and their foot problems tend to be seasonal:

• Summer lake-season injuries. Around Union and Commerce Lakes we treat puncture wounds and cuts from docks and lake bottoms, plus ingrown toenails and athlete’s foot that flare with barefoot summers — problems that matter even more for anyone with diabetes.
• Trail and running overuse. Hikers and runners at Proud Lake State Recreation Area and along the Huron River bring in plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and stress fractures, especially early in the season.
• Youth and family sports injuries. Between the Carls Family YMCA, school teams, and rec leagues, we see ankle sprains, Sever’s disease in kids, and turf toe across all ages.
• Bunions, hammertoes, and heel pain — the everyday adult problems, treated conservatively first.
• Diabetic foot care — routine checks and early wound care to keep small problems small.

We find the real cause first, use the least-invasive fix that will hold, and give you an honest read on whether a procedure is warranted.

Getting to our Bloomfield Township office from Commerce Township

Parking at the door. Rough drive times:

• Union Lake / Commerce Rd: ~20 min via M-5 to I-696.
• Proud Lake / Wixom Rd area: ~25 min via M-5.
• Walled Lake border: ~22 min via Pontiac Trail and M-5.

Address: 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 · Phone: (810) 206-1402 · Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Foot & ankle services for Commerce Township patients

All of this is done at our Bloomfield Township office on Woodward, about 20 minutes east via M-5 and I-696. Same three board-certified podiatrists whichever problem brings you in.

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Puncture wounds and lake-season foot injuries

Dock splinters, glass and shell cuts from lake bottoms, and stepping on something you never saw. These need proper cleaning and a look for retained debris — and if you have diabetes or neuropathy, they should be seen the same day rather than watched. Call for urgent care if it happened today.

Heel pain and plantar fasciitis

The most common reason people call us, and it spikes in spring when everyone starts walking the trails again. We examine the mechanics rather than guessing; most cases resolve with stretching, taping, an injection, or a properly built orthotic. See heel pain and plantar fasciitis.

Athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and nail changes

Barefoot summers and damp shoes make for a fungal season. Thick or discolored nails are not always fungus, so we confirm the cause before treating. See toenail fungus.

Ingrown toenails, usually handled the same day

A painful or infected ingrown nail does not need to wait. Treated in the office with local anesthetic, and most patients leave comfortable that same visit.

Diabetic foot care and wound prevention

If you have diabetes, neuropathy, or reduced circulation, this is the appointment that matters most — especially in an area where people are barefoot outdoors half the year. Annual comprehensive exams, protective nail and callus care, footwear checks, and early wound treatment, usually covered by Medicare and most plans. See diabetic foot care.

Bunions, hammertoes, and foot arthritis

When shoes stop fitting comfortably there is usually a structural reason. We treat conservatively first and discuss surgical correction only when the deformity is genuinely limiting you. See bunions and toe deformities.

Sprains, fractures, and Achilles injuries

Trail runs, boat ramps, and uneven ground produce a steady stream of rolled ankles. We have digital X-ray and ultrasound on site, so most injuries are imaged and diagnosed in the same visit. See ankle sprains.

Custom orthotics

Built from a scan of your own feet and how you actually walk, not a shelf insert. Worth it when heel, arch, or ball-of-foot pain keeps coming back. See custom orthotics.

What your first visit looks like

Plan on about 30–45 minutes. We take a history, examine the foot and ankle, and image it on site if needed. You leave knowing what the problem is, what the options are, and what we recommend first. Bring photo ID, your insurance card, a medication list, and the shoes you wear most — worn shoes tell us a lot. Details on the new patient page.

Office hours

Book online, any time. Request an appointment at our Bloomfield Township office — you can book online in about a minute without waiting for callback hours. Same-week slots are normal and we hold time for urgent problems. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM if you would rather speak to someone. If travel is difficult, ask about in-home visits across Oakland County. Benefits are verified before your visit at no charge — see insurance and costs.

Your Commerce Township care team

All three board-certified podiatrists see Commerce Township patients at our Bloomfield Township podiatry office — whoever fits your problem and can see you soonest.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Bunions, heel pain, reconstructive surgery. View bio →

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Full-range foot & ankle care with a conservative, sports-medicine-minded approach. View bio →

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Diabetic foot care, nail and skin conditions, and pediatric foot problems. View bio →

Insurance & your first visit

We accept most major plans — Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health among them — no referral needed. Bring your insurance card, medication list, and the shoes you wear most. Start on our new-patient page or call (810) 206-1402.

Commerce Township podiatry questions we hear a lot

Is there a podiatrist office in Commerce Township?

Our office is in Bloomfield Township, about 20 minutes east via M-5. There isn’t a Balance Foot & Ankle office inside Commerce Township, but we see Commerce patients regularly and offer in-home visits when travel is hard.

I stepped on something at the lake and it’s swollen — do I need to be seen?

Puncture wounds from docks and lake bottoms can trap debris and get infected, so yes — especially if it’s swelling, red, or you have diabetes. We can clean and treat it and check for anything left behind.

How fast can I get in?

Usually the same week, sooner for wounds or acute injuries. Call (810) 206-1402.

Serving Commerce Township and nearby Oakland County communities — Walled Lake, Wixom, West Bloomfield, and Union Lake — from our Bloomfield Township office. See both offices or our in-home podiatry visits.