Podiatrist in Detroit, MI | Balance Foot & Ankle

Balance Foot & Ankle treats Detroit patients at our Bloomfield Hills office, located at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 — straight up Woodward Avenue from the city, about 30 to 40 minutes from Midtown. Our board-certified podiatrists offer same-week appointments, free parking at the door, and one practice that handles everything from ingrown toenails to reconstructive foot surgery. Call (810) 206-1402 or request your first visit online.

Straight Up Woodward from Detroit

Woodward Avenue runs from downtown Detroit directly to our front door in Bloomfield Hills — no spaghetti of interchanges, no downtown hospital parking structure, no waiting weeks for a specialist slot inside a big health system. Many Detroit patients come to us for a second opinion on foot surgery, faster access to a surgical specialist, or simply a practice where the podiatrist — not a rotating resident — sees them at every visit. Balance Foot & Ankle holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 1,123 Google reviews, and Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS, has performed over 3,000 foot and ankle surgeries.

Podiatry Services for Detroit Patients

• Diabetic foot care, neuropathy evaluation, and wound care — including limb-preservation-focused treatment
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment for workers on concrete floors all shift
• Bunion care, including minimally invasive bunion surgery with smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Ingrown toenails, fungal nails, and skin conditions
• Ankle sprains, tendonitis, and sports injuries
• Custom orthotics molded in office
• Second opinions on recommended foot and ankle surgery

Getting to Our Bloomfield Hills Office from Detroit

From Midtown, New Center, or the North End

Take Woodward Avenue (M-1) north through Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Birmingham, and continue into Bloomfield Hills. The office is at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 — roughly 30–40 minutes, or take I-75 North to Square Lake Road and head west to Woodward.

From the west side or Southwest Detroit

Take the Lodge (M-10) north to its end, then continue north on Woodward Avenue a short distance to the office — typically 35–45 minutes.

Free surface parking is available at the building — no structures, no validation tickets.

Meet Our Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle, specializing in bunion correction, heel pain, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. View full bio →

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Comprehensive medical and surgical foot care, with a focus on diabetic foot health and nail and skin conditions.

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions, with patients frequently mentioning her thorough, unhurried visits.

Communities We Serve in Metro Detroit

Along with Detroit, our Bloomfield Hills office serves Highland Park, Hamtramck, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Berkley, Southfield, and Birmingham. Patients on the west side of the metro area may prefer our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843, and Livonia-area patients can choose either location.

Insurance and New Patient Information

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid MI plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health. See full insurance details → New patients can complete intake forms online before their visit.

Frequently Asked Questions — Detroit Patients

Do you have an office inside Detroit?

No — Detroit patients are seen at our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, a straight drive up Woodward Avenue, about 30–40 minutes from Midtown. Many patients find that faster than waiting for an opening at a downtown health system.

Do you take Medicaid and Medicare?

Yes — we accept Medicare and Michigan Medicaid plans along with most major commercial insurance. Call (810) 206-1402 and we will verify your coverage before your visit.

I was told I need foot surgery — can I get a second opinion?

Yes. Dr. Biernacki regularly provides surgical second opinions for Detroit patients, including whether a minimally invasive approach could replace a traditional open procedure.

How quickly can I be seen?

Most new patients are offered an appointment within the same week — call us or book online.

Schedule Your Appointment

Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to see a board-certified podiatrist this week.