★ 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.

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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — Fellowship-Trained Podiatric Surgeon at Balance Foot & Ankle

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-Trained Reconstructive Surgeon

Board-Certified

ABPM & ABPOPPM

Fellowship-Trained

Complex Reconstruction

NPI Verified

1669764941

Two Offices

Howell & Bloomfield Hills

Same-Week

Appointments Available

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

Complex Bunion Correction (Lapiplasty®)

3D correction addressing the root cause. Lower recurrence than traditional 2D osteotomy techniques.

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.

Does Dr. Jay perform Lapiplasty® bunion surgery?

Yes. Dr. Jay is trained in Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction at both our Michigan offices. This technique corrects the bunion in all three dimensions, addressing the unstable joint and significantly reducing recurrence rates vs. traditional surgery.

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.