Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Diabetic foot care near Auburn Hills reduces amputation risk by up to 85% with regular podiatric monitoring — and the 10-gram monofilament neuropathy test result determines how frequently visits are needed and what preventive footwear is medically necessary. Call (810) 206-1402 — diabetic foot care in Auburn Hills.
Diabetic Foot Care close to Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills residents with diabetes have a close specialist destination at Balance Foot & Ankle in Bloomfield Hills — just 10 minutes south via Opdyke Rd to Woodward Ave. Diabetic foot care encompasses the full range of preventive and therapeutic services that protect the feet of diabetic patients: annual sensory exams, therapeutic footwear, wound prevention protocols, and urgent treatment when wounds occur despite best efforts.
In our Bloomfield Hills office, we provide: annual diabetic foot exams with monofilament sensory testing and vascular assessment (covered by Medicare Part B), therapeutic diabetic shoe fitting (Medicare covers one pair + three inserts per calendar year for qualifying patients), 3D custom orthotic scanning for protective insoles, nail and callus care for high-risk patients, and same-day wound care for any active ulcer or infection. We work directly with your primary care physician and endocrinologist on systemic management. Learn about our diabetic foot care program.
Key takeaway: For Auburn Hills patients with diabetes: don’t wait until you have a wound to see a podiatrist. Annual sensory exams identify peripheral neuropathy before it leads to painless wounds. Catching sensory loss early allows us to implement protective footwear and orthotics before skin breakdown occurs.
What to expect at your appointment
Annual diabetic foot exam: 30–45 minutes at our Bloomfield Hills office. Complete sensory testing (monofilament + tuning fork), circulatory assessment, nail and skin inspection, callus risk stratification, shoe fit assessment. Medicare billing documentation completed — no out-of-pocket for qualifying patients. Therapeutic shoe fitting available same-visit.
Same-day wound appointments consistently available. We provide in-office wound debridement and dressing, offloading boots and devices, and coordinate with vascular surgery and wound care when needed for complex cases. Auburn Hills patients: 10-minute drive is all that stands between you and specialist diabetic foot care. Call (810) 206-1402.
⚠️ When to see a podiatrist promptly:
- Any new foot wound — call for same-day evaluation
- Unilateral sudden foot swelling — Charcot fracture emergency
- Spreading redness from any wound
- Dark or gangrenous tissue on any toe or foot
Why Balance Foot & Ankle for Auburn Hills patients
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM provides diabetic foot care for Oakland County patients from our Bloomfield Hills office. Auburn Hills patients are 10 minutes away — the most convenient specialist destination in the area for comprehensive diabetic foot services.
We accept Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, and most commercial plans. We handle all Medicare documentation for therapeutic footwear, insoles, and annual exams. 4.9★ | 1,100+ reviews.
Insurance & scheduling for Auburn Hills patients
From Auburn Hills: Opdyke Rd south to Woodward Ave, turn south — 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills MI 48302. Approximately 10 minutes.
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Doctor Answer
What does diabetic foot care include and why is it so important?
Diabetic foot care involves regular podiatric evaluations, careful nail and callus management, neuropathy and vascular screening, wound surveillance, and patient education to prevent ulcers and serious infections. Elevated blood sugar impairs circulation and nerve function, making even minor injuries dangerous. Dr. Tom Biernacki at Balance Foot & Ankle provides comprehensive diabetic foot care in Auburn Hills, MI, protecting patients from complications including hospitalization and amputation.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) 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 made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.