Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Michigan’s Most-Watched Foot Doctor — and the one patients call when others say “nothing can be done.”
Why Dr. Tom Left the Hospital System
Dr. Biernacki graduated valedictorian — twice. First from the University of Memphis with a 4.0 GPA in Biochemistry (ranked #1 in his class), then again from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine with another 4.0 GPA, ranked #1 of 135 students. He then completed a 3-year surgical residency at St. Mary Mercy Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in the Detroit metro area, followed by two fellowship programs: one with Dr. Thomas Zgonis at the University of Texas San Antonio (Diabetic Reconstruction & Orthoplastic) and a second with Dr. Edguardo Rodriguez at St. Joseph Presence Hospital Chicago (Orthoplastic & Microsurgery).
He is triple board-certified (ABPM, ABFAS Foot, ABFAS Ankle) and holds an active fellowship with the American Microsurgical and Orthoplastic Society (AMOS). He is also Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction certified. Despite the credentials that would have made him a permanent fixture in any large health system, he left in 2020 to build Balance Foot & Ankle from the ground up — because patients deserved more than rushed 10-minute visits.
Dr. Biernacki is also America’s most-watched podiatrist online. His YouTube channel has 943,000+ subscribers and 156 million+ views — because he believes patients deserve real education, not just appointments. He has published 8,672+ foot health articles and holds surgical privileges at Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health (Beaumont system), and Henry Ford Health — Michigan’s three largest health systems.
Dr. Tom’s Full Credentials
Education — Valedictorian Twice
University of Memphis: Biochemistry, 4.0 GPA, #1 rank • University of Windsor: Master of Science • Kent State DPM: 4.0 GPA, #1 of 135 students, Valedictorian
Surgical Residency
3-Year Podiatric Surgical Residency — St. Mary Mercy Hospital & St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Detroit metro area
Fellowship 1 — Diabetic Reconstruction
University of Texas San Antonio with Dr. Thomas Zgonis — Diabetic Reconstruction & Orthoplastic Surgery (2017)
Fellowship 2 — Microsurgery
St. Joseph Presence Hospital Chicago with Dr. Edguardo Rodriguez — Orthoplastic & Microsurgical Surgery (2017)
Board Certifications
ABPM (American Board of Podiatric Medicine) • ABFAS Foot • ABFAS Ankle • ACFAS Member • APMA Member • MPMA Member
AMOS Fellow & Lapiplasty Certified
Active Fellow, American Microsurgical & Orthoplastic Society (2017–present) • Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction Certified
Hospital Affiliations
Surgical privileges at Trinity Health Michigan • Corewell Health (Beaumont system) • Henry Ford Health — Michigan’s three largest health systems
943K YouTube Subscribers
156M+ Views — America’s #1 Podiatry Channel • 8,672+ published foot health articles
America’s Most-Trusted Foot Health Educator
Dr. Biernacki’s YouTube channel has become the go-to resource for foot and ankle health education. From plantar fasciitis treatment to bunion facts, diabetic foot care, surgical explanations — Dr. Tom delivers clear, honest, science-based information that helps patients make informed decisions before they ever walk through the door.
What Patients Say About Dr. Tom
Based on 1,123+ verified patient reviews
“Dr. Biernacki took X-rays on my first visit and gave me a diagnosis two other doctors missed. I had been suffering for 3 years. He fixed my problem in one surgery.”
“He explained everything so clearly. I never felt rushed. He answered every question I had and even drew diagrams. Best doctor I’ve ever had.”
“Other surgeons told me my foot was inoperable. Dr. Tom performed the surgery and I’m walking pain-free. He is the best in Michigan.”
“943K YouTube subscribers doesn’t happen by accident. He genuinely cares about patient education. Scheduled within 3 days.”
Visit Dr. Tom in Michigan
Howell Office
4330 E Grand River AveHowell, MI 48843
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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43494 Woodward Ave #208Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
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