Balance Foot & Ankle | Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Podiatric Physician & Surgeon
The gentlest hands in Michigan podiatry. Because no patient should ever dread a visit.
4.9★ · 1,123+ REVIEWS · KNOWN FOR GENTLE CARE
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Convenient Locations
Same-Week
Appointments
The Doctor Nervous Patients Request by Name
Patients who are nervous about foot procedures specifically request Dr. Gutkin — not because of luck, but because of a deliberate choice she made about how to practice medicine. She believes that no patient should ever dread a visit to the podiatrist, and she’s built her entire approach around that conviction.
Dr. Gutkin brings rare patience to every appointment. She takes time to explain every procedure before beginning, answers every question until her patient feels genuinely comfortable, and uses the gentlest technique available for each treatment. For patients who’ve avoided foot care for years out of fear, she’s often described as a turning point.
Practicing at both Balance Foot & Ankle locations, Dr. Gutkin serves patients throughout Livingston and Oakland County — from Howell and Brighton to Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, and Troy — with same-week appointment availability.
Education & Training
The credentials behind the compassion
Medical School
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Residency
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Comprehensive surgical and clinical training
Board Status
Board-Certified Podiatric Physician
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Special Focus
Gentle Technique & Patient Comfort
Known for painless procedures and patient-centered care
What Dr. Gutkin Treats
No judgment, no rushing — just thorough, gentle care
Heel pain no one can figure out
Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis — Dr. Gutkin takes time to find the real cause.
Bunions that make every shoe feel wrong
Conservative and surgical bunion care, with a gentle approach to recovery and follow-up.
Ingrown toenails you’ve been dreading
The procedure patients fear most — Dr. Gutkin performs it gently, quickly, and with minimal discomfort.
Women’s foot health across every life stage
Pregnancy-related foot changes, menopause, long-term athletic health, and everything in between.
Gentle diabetic foot screenings
Annual exams, wound care, and neuropathy management for diabetic patients who need a careful touch.
General foot & ankle care
Corns, calluses, warts, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, neuromas, and more. Same-week appointments.
Dr. Gutkin’s Care Philosophy
“I chose to practice this way because I believe medical care should never feel scary. When a patient is nervous or in pain, the last thing they need is to feel rushed. I take as long as it takes to make sure every patient understands what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what to expect.”
“My patients know I won’t start a procedure until they’re comfortable. That’s not just kindness — it’s better medicine. Anxious patients tense up, which makes everything harder. A patient who feels safe and informed heals better, too.”
What Patients Say About Dr. Gutkin
1,123+ five-star reviews across both locations
★★★★★
“I’ve avoided the podiatrist for 10 years because I’m terrified of anything involving my feet. Dr. Gutkin changed that completely. She talked me through every single step of the ingrown toenail procedure, checked in constantly, and I barely felt a thing. I wish I had found her sooner.”
— Jennifer T., Howell, MI
★★★★★
“Dr. Gutkin is the most patient, thorough doctor I’ve ever seen. She spent 45 minutes explaining my plantar fasciitis and every treatment option. No rushing, no dismissiveness. My husband now sees her too — he requested her specifically after hearing about my experience.”
— Carol B., Brighton, MI
★★★★★
“As a diabetic patient, I need someone who takes foot care seriously without making me feel like a burden. Dr. Gutkin is exceptional — careful, thorough, and genuinely kind. My annual screenings with her give me real peace of mind.”
— Patricia W., Bloomfield Hills, MI
Book with Dr. Gutkin
Same-week appointments at Howell and Bloomfield Hills. No judgment, no rushing — just gentle, thorough care.
or call (810) 206-1402
Where to Find Dr. Gutkin
Howell Office
4330 E Grand River AveHowell, MI 48843
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney & Livingston County
Bloomfield Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave #208Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield & Oakland County