✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

Foot Doctor in Hamburg, MI — Podiatry Care for Hamburg & Whitmore Lake

Podiatry Care for Hamburg Township & Whitmore Lake

If you’re in Hamburg Township, Whitmore Lake, or the surrounding area and dealing with foot or ankle pain, Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell is just a short drive down M-36. Our board-certified podiatrists serve patients from across the Hamburg/Whitmore Lake community with expert care for all foot and ankle conditions.

Getting Here from Hamburg

Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 is easily accessible from Hamburg Township. Take M-36 east to Grand River Ave, or use US-23 south to exit 55. The drive from Hamburg Township is approximately 15 minutes. Ample parking is available at our office.

Conditions We Treat for Hamburg & Whitmore Lake Patients

Our podiatrists treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions for Hamburg-area patients, including: plantar fasciitis and heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, and toe deformities, ingrown toenails (same-day appointments available), toenail fungus, diabetic foot care, sports and activity-related foot injuries (ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendinitis), flatfoot and arch problems, neuropathy and nerve conditions, corns and calluses, and foot and ankle arthritis.

Our Advanced Treatment Technologies

Hamburg and Whitmore Lake patients have access to all of our advanced treatment technologies — the same tools available to patients at major medical centers. MLS dual-wavelength laser therapy for pain and healing, EPAT shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis and tendinopathy, 3D-printed custom orthotics designed from a digital scan of your feet, toenail fungus laser treatment, and in-office X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound for same-visit diagnosis.

Coordinated Care

We coordinate with Vassallo Medical Group and other local providers for Hamburg-area patients who need combined medical and podiatric management. “Your internist and your podiatrist should work together — especially if you have diabetes or vascular disease.”

Home Visits for Hamburg Residents

For Hamburg Township and Whitmore Lake residents who have difficulty traveling, we offer home visit appointments for nail care and selected foot care services. Ask about our home visit schedule when you call.

Serving Hamburg Township & Whitmore Lake

Call Balance Foot & Ankle to schedule your appointment: (810) 206-1402. We welcome new patients from Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, Lakeland, and all surrounding Hamburg Township communities.

Foot Doctor in Hamburg Township, MI: Podiatric Care Near Pinckney and Chilson Road Corridor

Hamburg Township residents — including communities along Chilson Road, Hamburg Road, and the M-36 corridor — are served by Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Howell office at 4330 E Grand River, approximately 15–20 minutes east via M-36 or M-59. Hamburg Township’s proximity to Lake Chemung, the Pinckney Recreation Area, and the Portage Chain of Lakes makes it home to an active outdoor population with foot care needs reflecting high activity levels: trail running injuries, hiking-related ankle sprains, and the cumulative wear effects of prolonged outdoor activity in variable terrain. Our Howell podiatrists are familiar with the foot care needs of this active Livingston County population and provide both acute injury management and the preventive care that keeps active adults on their feet.

Hamburg Township patients with diabetes benefit particularly from establishing podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Howell office before a foot complication develops. The annual comprehensive diabetic foot examination, covered by Medicare and most commercial plans, provides a baseline neurological and vascular assessment that detects the early changes of neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease years before they produce complications. Hamburg Township is also home to a significant retiree and over-65 population for whom nail care, callus management, and custom orthotics represent important quality-of-life services that maintain independence and mobility. Balance Foot & Ankle accepts all major Michigan insurance plans at our Howell location. Hamburg Township residents can call (810) 206-1402 to schedule an appointment.

Related Treatment Guides

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
• Bunion Treatment

Michigan patients are encouraged to call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule an appointment at our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River or our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. Both locations offer same-week appointments for most foot and ankle concerns, in-office diagnostic imaging, and the full spectrum of conservative and interventional podiatric treatments. Our insurance team verifies benefits before every appointment — there are no insurance surprises at check-in. We look forward to providing the professional foot care that keeps Livingston and Oakland county patients active, comfortable, and mobile.

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Clinical References

1. Rompe JD, Furia J, Weil L, Maffulli N. Shock wave therapy for chronic plantar fasciopathy. Br Med Bull. 2007;81-82:183-208.
2. Cotler HB, Chow RT, Hamblin MR, Carroll J. The use of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for musculoskeletal pain. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol. 2015;2(5):00068.
3. Singh N, Armstrong DG, Lipsky BA. Preventing foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. JAMA. 2005;293(2):217-228.

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.