Editorial Policy
Our Content Standards
Every article on MichiganFootDoctors.com is written or directly reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, a double board-certified podiatric surgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Howell and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Our Editorial Process
- Content is written based on Dr. Biernacki’s direct clinical experience treating 5,000+ patients annually at Balance Foot & Ankle.
- All clinical claims are verified against current podiatric medicine guidelines from APMA, ABPM, and ABFAS.
- Posts are reviewed and updated annually, or whenever new clinical evidence emerges relevant to patient care.
- Affiliate product recommendations reflect products recommended to actual patients at Balance Foot & Ankle — commissions do not influence clinical recommendations.
- Any patient case examples have been anonymized with all identifying information changed in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
About Our Authors
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Fellowship-trained. Valedictorian, Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine. 950,000+ YouTube subscribers. 5,000+ patients treated annually.
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — Board-certified podiatric surgeon, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM — Board-certified podiatric physician, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists.
Correction Policy
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Last reviewed: March 2026. For questions about our content, contact our office.