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.

Your Commerce Township care team

All three board-certified podiatrists see Commerce Township patients at the Bloomfield Township 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.