The most important clinical decision with Foot Health Hikers Michigan Upper Peninsula Trail isn't which treatment to start with — it's which subtype or underlying cause you actually have. Our podiatrists regularly see patients who've been treated for months for the wrong diagnosis. The correct identification changes the entire treatment path. Book online or call (810) 206-1402 — Dr. Tom evaluates this condition at both Howell and Bloomfield Township locations.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon — Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI. Last updated April 2026.
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
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4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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The most important clinical decision with Foot Health Hikers Michigan Upper Peninsula Trail isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Book online or call (810) 206-1402.
The most important clinical decision with Foot Health Hikers Michigan Upper Peninsula Trail isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Book online or call (810) 206-1402.
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Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) 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 made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.