Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
Quick Answer:
Quick Answer: Balance Foot & Ankle serves Deerfield Township patients at our Howell office, approximately 8–10 miles south. Dr. Biernacki provides comprehensive podiatric care for Deerfield Township and southern Livingston County residents including heel pain, toenail problems, custom orthotics, sports injuries, and diabetic foot management. Most insurance accepted — same-week new patient appointments available.
Foot & Ankle Care for Deerfield Township, Michigan
Deerfield Township residents in southern Livingston County can access comprehensive podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle’s Howell office, just 8–10 miles north. Dr. Tom Biernacki provides expert foot and ankle treatment for Deerfield Township, Byron, and the surrounding southern Livingston County communities — quality podiatric care without the need to travel to Lansing or Ann Arbor health systems.
What We Treat for Deerfield Township Patients
Our southern Livingston County patients most commonly seek care for plantar fasciitis and heel pain, ingrown toenail removal, fungal toenail treatment including laser therapy, bunion and hammertoe evaluation, ankle sprains and sports injuries, diabetic foot care, and custom orthotic fabrication. Digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound are available on-site, allowing comprehensive evaluation and initial treatment during a single appointment for most patients.
Getting to Our Howell Office from Deerfield Township
From Deerfield Township, most patients travel north on Byron Road (D-19) or Chilson Road directly to Howell — approximately 12–15 minutes. Our Howell office is conveniently located and accessible from throughout southern Livingston County. Free parking and accessible entry available.
Byron and Southern Livingston County
Deerfield Township borders Byron and is part of the agricultural and rural southern Livingston County landscape. Residents include active farmers, outdoor workers, and families who take advantage of the region’s parks and recreational areas. Foot care needs common to this lifestyle — work boot-related problems, agricultural injuries, plantar fasciitis from hard working surfaces — are all regularly managed by Dr. Biernacki at our Howell office.
Dr. Tom's Product Recommendations
Skechers Work Relaxed Fit Shoe
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Comfortable, wide-toe-box work shoe with memory foam insole and slip-resistant sole. Dr. Biernacki recommends for patients with jobs requiring all-day standing on hard surfaces.
Dr. Tom says: “Dr. Biernacki suggested a more supportive work shoe for my plantar fasciitis. These Skechers have been a night and day difference for standing all day.”
All-day standing workers, light commercial work, wide feet
Agricultural heavy labor or hazardous environments (need protective boot)
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Copper Fit Compression Foot Sleeve
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Mild arch compression sleeve for daily foot pain management. Useful for patients with mild plantar fasciitis or arch soreness between appointments and PT sessions.
Dr. Tom says: “Dr. Biernacki approved this for mild arch support between my PT visits. Helps keep the foot feeling supported during my work shifts.”
Mild arch pain, plantar fasciitis management, all-day standing
Structural problems requiring custom orthotics or medical bracing
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- 8–10 miles from Deerfield Township — one of the closest podiatric offices in southern Livingston County
- Experience treating agricultural and work-related foot conditions
- Same-visit imaging and procedures — efficient for working patients
- Most insurance accepted including Medicare
❌ Cons / Risks
- 12–15 minute drive north to Howell office required
- No satellite clinic in southern Livingston County at this time
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Southern Livingston County patients often have practical, working-person foot problems — heel pain from hard floors, calluses from work boots, toenail injuries from farm work. I enjoy providing straightforward, effective care that helps people get back to doing what they need to do.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Deerfield Township from Howell?
Approximately 8–10 miles north — typically a 12–15 minute drive via Byron Road or Chilson Road.
Do you treat work-related foot injuries?
Yes — plantar fasciitis from standing work, toenail injuries, calluses from work boots, and ankle injuries from uneven terrain are all common presentations from the agricultural and working community.
What insurance do you accept?
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Medicare, and several Medicaid managed care plans. Call to verify your specific plan.
Can I be seen quickly for an urgent foot problem?
Yes — call our office early for the best chance at same-day or next-day urgent appointments. We prioritize acute foot problems for all Livingston County patients.
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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)