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
If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate, please contact us at office@michiganfootdoctors.com. We review all feedback and update content promptly when corrections are warranted.
Last reviewed: March 2026. For questions about our content, contact our office.
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Trust in medical information begins with knowing who wrote it, how it was reviewed, and how corrections are handled. Here is exactly how we publish the 8,672+ articles on michiganfootdoctors.com.
Who writes our content
Every article on michiganfootdoctors.com is written, reviewed, or medically verified by a board-certified podiatrist at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our clinical team — Dr. Tom Biernacki (DPM, FACFAS), Dr. Carl Jay (DPM, fellowship-trained), and Dr. Daria Gutkin (DPM) — personally approves every piece of medical guidance we publish. We do not use ghostwriters, AI-only content, or unverified freelance medical writers.
How we source information
We cite peer-reviewed journals (PubMed, NIH, JBJS, Foot & Ankle International), established clinical bodies (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic), and current clinical guidelines. Where we reference a statistic or clinical claim, we link to the primary source whenever possible.
Our editorial review process
Every article passes through a three-step review before publishing: (1) clinical accuracy check by a licensed DPM; (2) plain-language readability edit to ensure patients without medical training can understand it; (3) final review for E-E-A-T signals, citations, and internal links. Articles covering surgery, medication, or diagnosis are re-reviewed annually.
How we handle corrections
If you find an error in any article — factual, clinical, or grammatical — please email info@michiganfootdoctors.com. Verified corrections are made within 5 business days, and significant clinical updates are flagged with a dated correction notice at the top of the article.
Medical disclaimer
The content on michiganfootdoctors.com is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, examination, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Advertising and sponsorship
Balance Foot & Ankle articles are not sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or supplement brands. Any product recommendation on our site is based on clinical experience in our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices — not a paid placement. Where affiliate links exist (rare, and disclosed in context), they do not influence clinical recommendations.
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