★ Fellowship-Trained · Board-Certified · Complex Reconstruction Specialist
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
The Surgeon Other Surgeons Refer To
Dr. Jay is fellowship-trained in complex foot and ankle reconstruction — the most demanding subspecialty in podiatric surgery. When cases are beyond what other surgeons feel comfortable handling, they send their patients to Dr. Jay.
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-Trained Reconstructive Surgeon
Why Surgeons Refer to Dr. Jay
Fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstruction is a post-residency subspecialty that goes far beyond standard podiatric surgical training. Dr. Jay completed this advanced program to develop expertise in the most complex procedures: revision surgery, limb salvage, complex deformity correction, and reconstruction after failed prior surgeries.
When other physicians encounter a case beyond their comfort level — a failed bunion surgery, a complex ankle reconstruction, a complicated diabetic wound — they call Dr. Jay. His meticulous preparation and precise technique deliver exceptional outcomes in difficult cases.
Dr. Jay practices at both our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices, serving patients throughout Michigan who need advanced surgical care.
Dr. Jay’s Surgical Specialties
Advanced Bunion Correction
Fellowship-trained techniques that address the root mechanical cause of the deformity, not just the visible bump.
Revision Foot & Ankle Surgery
Correcting complications from prior surgeries. The case type most podiatric surgeons decline.
Ankle Reconstruction & Stabilization
Broström-Gould and advanced ligament reconstruction for chronic ankle instability.
Diabetic Limb Salvage
Aggressive reconstruction to prevent amputation in high-risk diabetic patients.
Flatfoot Reconstruction
Evans osteotomy, Cotton osteotomy, tendon transfers, and joint fusions for adult flatfoot deformity.
What Patients Say About Dr. Jay
Actual reviews from Google and Healthgrades
★★★★★
“Dr. Jay fixed my bunion after another surgeon said it couldn’t be done the way I needed. His attention to detail is extraordinary. Zero complications and back to running.”
Sarah M. — Brighton, MI
★★★★★
“My ankle reconstruction was complex — two previous failed surgeries elsewhere. Dr. Jay reviewed everything, gave me honest options, and delivered results that changed my life.”
Robert T. — Troy, MI
★★★★★
“Three other doctors told me I’d need an amputation. Dr. Jay spent two hours reviewing my case and developed a limb salvage plan. Eighteen months later, I still have my foot.”
Margaret L. — Howell, MI
Frequently Asked Questions: Dr. Carl Jay
What makes Dr. Carl Jay different from other podiatric surgeons?
Dr. Jay is fellowship-trained in complex foot and ankle reconstruction — a level of training only a small percentage of podiatric surgeons complete. He regularly receives referrals from other surgeons for cases requiring advanced reconstruction, revision surgery, and limb salvage.
What types of revision surgery does Dr. Jay perform?
Dr. Jay specializes in correcting complications from prior foot and ankle surgeries — including failed bunion repairs, failed fusions, hardware removal with reconstruction, and recurrent deformities. His fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstruction is specifically designed for these complex cases most other podiatric surgeons decline.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Carl Jay?
Same-week appointments with Dr. Jay are available at both our Howell office (4330 E Grand River Ave) and Bloomfield Hills office (43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208). Call (810) 206-1402 and request Dr. Jay specifically.
Does Dr. Jay accept insurance?
Yes. Dr. Jay accepts most major insurance plans at Balance Foot & Ankle including BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, and Priority Health. We verify your benefits before your appointment. For surgical procedures, we handle all prior authorization.
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The Surgeon Other Surgeons Refer Patients To
Dr. Jay is fellowship-trained in foot & ankle reconstruction — the extra year of surgical training that less than 5% of podiatrists complete. That additional expertise is why other podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons across southeast Michigan refer their most complex cases to Balance Foot & Ankle: revision surgery, trauma reconstruction, failed prior surgeries, and severe deformity correction.
What Dr. Carl Jay Is Known For
Revision & Reconstruction
Rebuilding failed prior surgeries — from hardware removal to complete biomechanical correction.
Complex Trauma Repair
Fractures, dislocations, and compound injuries that need a fellowship-trained surgeon.
Failed Bunion & Hammertoe Revision
Rebuilding after a recurrence or a surgery that didn’t hold — the cases other podiatrists refer out.
Severe Deformity Correction
Charcot foot, rigid flatfoot, cavus foot, and adult-acquired deformities.
What Patients Say About Dr. Carl Jay
Recurring themes in reviews that mention Dr. Carl Jay by name:
“Explained everything — twice”
Patients who saw three other podiatrists first describe Dr. Jay as the first one who drew it out on paper and didn’t rush. Several reviews mention: ‘he answered every question my wife had.’
“Fixed what the first surgery didn’t”
A recurring pattern in reviews: patients who had bunion or hammertoe surgery elsewhere that came back, then had Dr. Jay revise it — and the revision held.
“Not pushy about surgery”
Despite being a surgeon, multiple reviews mention he steered them toward conservative care when surgery wasn’t the right answer — and only operated when it was.
Two Offices. One Practice.
Board-certified podiatrists · Same-week appointments · Free parking at both offices
Balance Foot & Ankle
Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Mon–Thu 8am–5pm · Fri 8am–3pm
Balance Foot & Ankle
Bloomfield Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Mon–Thu 8am–5pm · Fri 8am–3pm
Ready to See Dr. Carl Jay?
Same-week appointments · Howell & Bloomfield Hills · Fellowship-trained reconstruction · Most insurance accepted
Book with Dr. JayOr call (810) 206-1402
Howell: 4330 E Grand River Ave | Bloomfield Hills: 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208