Fenton Podiatrist | Foot Doctor for Fenton, Linden & Southern Genesee County

Podiatric Care for Fenton, Linden, and Southern Genesee County

Fenton, Linden, and the Lake Fenton area represent a growing community along the US-23 corridor that connects Livingston and Genesee County. Balance Foot & Ankle is ideally positioned to serve these communities from our Howell clinic, just a short drive south along US-23 from Fenton and the Silver Lake Road exit.

Dr. Tom Bembynista and our clinical team provide comprehensive, evidence-based podiatric care to every patient with the individualized attention that smaller communities often find missing from large regional medical centers. We take time to understand your specific condition, lifestyle, and goals before recommending any treatment approach.

The Fenton and Lake Fenton Active Community

The Fenton area is characterized by a blend of lake community living, outdoor recreation, and agricultural heritage. Lake Fenton, Tupper Lake, and numerous other lakes attract water sports enthusiasts, runners, cyclists, and outdoor recreation participants throughout the summer season. The area’s trail systems and proximity to the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge support year-round outdoor activity. This active outdoor culture generates the foot and ankle care needs that we address at Balance Foot & Ankle.

Runners from the Fenton and Linden area dealing with plantar fasciitis and stress fractures from training on the region’s roads and trails benefit from our sports-specific evaluation approach. Youth athletes in Fenton Community Schools and the surrounding recreational leagues come to us with ankle sprains, Sever’s disease, and growth-related foot concerns. Active retirees at lake communities benefit from our comprehensive diabetic foot care and custom orthotic services.

Diabetic Foot Care Along the US-23 Corridor

Southern Genesee County has significant rates of diabetes consistent with statewide trends. Fenton and Linden patients with diabetes are encouraged to establish regular podiatric care before foot problems develop rather than waiting until complications arise. We provide annual comprehensive diabetic foot exams, peripheral sensory testing, vascular assessment, diabetic footwear and insole prescriptions, and active wound care when needed. The drive to Howell on US-23 takes most Fenton and Linden patients under 20 minutes.

Conditions We Treat

Our Fenton and southern Genesee County patients come to us for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, flat feet, custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, neuropathy, and surgical consultation when conservative management has been exhausted.

Schedule Your Appointment

Fenton and southern Genesee County patients can reach Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 or through our online appointment scheduling system. We accept most major insurance plans and offer same-week appointments for new patients. We look forward to serving the Fenton, Linden, and Lake Fenton communities.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.