Podiatrist in Farmington Hills, MI | Balance Foot & Ankle

Do Farmington Hills patients come to you, or is there a closer option?

Most Farmington Hills patients drive to our Bloomfield Township office on Woodward — a straight shot east on I-696, usually 15–20 minutes. If travel is difficult, we also provide in-home podiatry visits for homebound and limited-mobility patients across Oakland County, Farmington Hills included. You see the same three board-certified podiatrists either way.

The foot & ankle problems we see most from Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills is a large, established community with a lot of active adults and a sizeable older population, and the mix of problems we see reflects that:

• Diabetic and neuropathic foot care. With a big older-adult community, we do a lot of diabetic foot checks, callus and nail care, and early wound care — the routine attention that keeps a small problem from becoming a hospital visit. If you have diabetes, numbness, or poor circulation, this is worth staying ahead of.
• Heel pain and walking-related overuse. Walkers and joggers at Heritage Park and Founders Sports Park, and folks getting their steps in around Twelve Mile and Orchard Lake, bring in plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and arch pain — especially in spring and in worn-out shoes.
• Bunions, hammertoes, and arthritis of the foot. The everyday structural problems that make shoes hurt; we treat them conservatively first and reserve surgery for when it’s truly warranted.
• Sports and activity injuries. Between The Hawk, school teams, and rec leagues, we see ankle sprains, stress fractures, and turf toe across all ages.
• Ingrown toenails, warts, and skin/nail issues — the common complaints that are quick to fix and a relief to have handled properly.

Whatever it is, we start by pinning down the actual cause, try the least-invasive fix that will hold, and give you a straight answer on whether a procedure is or isn’t needed.

Getting to our Bloomfield Township office from Farmington Hills

The office is on Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Township, with parking at the door. Rough drive times:

• Central Farmington Hills (Orchard Lake & 12 Mile): ~18 min via I-696 E to Woodward.
• North Farmington Hills (14 Mile / M-5): ~15 min via M-5 and I-696.
• South Farmington Hills (Grand River / 8 Mile): ~20 min via I-696 E.

Address: 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 · Phone: (810) 206-1402 · Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Your Farmington Hills care team

All three of our board-certified podiatrists see Farmington Hills patients at the Bloomfield Township office. You see whoever fits your problem and can get you in soonest.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Bunions, heel pain, and reconstructive surgery. View bio →

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Full-range foot & ankle care with a conservative, sports-medicine-minded approach. View bio →

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Diabetic foot care, nail and skin conditions, and pediatric foot problems for adults and kids. View bio →

Insurance & your first visit

We accept most major plans — Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health among them — and no referral is needed. Bring your insurance card, your medication list, and the shoes you wear most. Start on our new-patient page or call (810) 206-1402.

Farmington Hills podiatry questions we hear a lot

Is there a podiatrist office in Farmington Hills?

Our office is in Bloomfield Township, about 15–20 minutes east on I-696. There isn’t a Balance Foot & Ankle office inside Farmington Hills, but we see Farmington Hills patients every week — and offer in-home visits when travel is hard.

I have diabetes — how often should I have my feet checked?

For most people with diabetes, a professional foot check a few times a year (more often with neuropathy or a prior wound) catches problems early. If you notice a sore, color change, or numbness, don’t wait — call us.

How fast can I be seen?

Usually the same week, and sooner for acute injuries or wounds. Call (810) 206-1402.

Serving Farmington Hills and nearby Oakland County communities — West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Novi, and Farmington — from our Bloomfield Township office. See both offices or our in-home podiatry visits.