Quick answer: Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell, serving Livingston County. He treats heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails, sports injuries and diabetic foot problems, and performs foot and ankle surgery. Same-week appointments at the Howell and Bloomfield Township offices. Book online, or call (810) 206-1402.
If you’re searching for a podiatrist who sees patients in your area, Balance Foot & Ankle is now accepting new patients at two Michigan locations: Howell (4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Fenton, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon, and Bloomfield Township (43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302) serving Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills. Most patients see one of our three board-certified podiatrists — Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM, Dr. Carl Jay DPM, or Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM — within the same week of calling. We accept BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, Medicare, and most major plans.
If the discomfort has been present for more than a few weeks, if it disrupts sleep, walking, or your usual activity, or if there is visible redness, swelling, bruising, drainage, numbness, or color change, an in-office evaluation with a podiatrist is the fastest path to relief. Home care alone rarely resolves a condition that has become structural. Our diagnostic workup includes same-day digital X-ray, in-office diagnostic ultrasound, and a gait evaluation — results are explained to you during the visit, and we build a written treatment plan with clear next steps.
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
What to expect at your first visit:
- Same-week appointments — most patients seen within 3-7 days of calling
- Digital X-ray and ultrasound available on-site (no second trip)
- Most insurance accepted — BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, HAP, Priority Health, Medicare
- Conservative care first, with surgery only when truly needed
- Written treatment plan with specific milestones
- Offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan
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When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 · Book online · Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Township
Frequently Asked Questions — Howell Podiatry
Who is the best podiatrist in Howell, MI?
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS at Balance Foot & Ankle is a board-certified podiatric foot & ankle surgeon serving Howell and Livingston County. He treats heel pain, ingrown nails, bunions, neuropathy, sports injuries, and performs reconstructive foot surgery.
How quickly can I get a podiatry appointment in Howell?
Most new patients are seen within 1–5 business days. Same-day visits are available for urgent issues like infected ingrown toenails, severe heel pain, or post-injury foot pain. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule.
What insurance do you accept at the Howell office?
Balance Foot & Ankle accepts most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, Priority Health, HAP, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid. See full insurance list.
Where is the Howell office located?
Our Howell office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843, on the south side of Grand River Avenue between Latson Rd and D-19. Free patient parking is available directly in front of the building.
What surrounding cities do you serve from the Howell office?
The Howell office serves patients across Livingston County including Brighton, Pinckney, Hartland, Fowlerville, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon, Milford, Genoa Township, Hamburg Township, and Webberville.
Do you offer same-day or walk-in podiatry visits?
Yes — we hold daily same-day slots for urgent foot and ankle issues. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are seen first; call ahead for the shortest wait. (810) 206-1402.
Can a podiatrist see kids and elderly patients?
Yes. Dr. Biernacki sees patients of all ages, from pediatric (age 5+) through geriatric. We have experience with athletes, diabetic patients, post-surgical recovery, and homebound elderly via our in-home visit program.
Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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When should I see a podiatrist?
If symptoms persist past 2 weeks, affect your normal activity, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms (warmth, redness, swelling, inability to bear weight).
What does treatment cost?
Most diagnostic visits and conservative treatments are covered by Medicare and major insurers. Out-of-pocket costs vary by your specific plan.
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How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most non-urgent cases see us within 5 business days. Urgent cases (sudden pain, possible fracture) typically same or next business day.
Our podiatrists treat the underlying cause, not just the symptom. Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan offices.
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.