Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
Quick Answer:
Quick Answer: Green Oak Township and the South Lyon area have access to Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Hills office (~15-18 miles east via M-14) and Howell office (~12-15 miles west via I-96). Dr. Tom Biernacki provides comprehensive podiatric care with same-week appointments. Call (248) 477-4619.
Podiatric Care for Green Oak Township & South Lyon
Green Oak Township — home to much of the South Lyon community and a rapidly growing residential area at the Oakland-Livingston County line — has excellent access to both Balance Foot & Ankle offices. Our Bloomfield Hills location is approximately 15–18 miles east via M-14, and our Howell location is approximately 12–15 miles west via I-96. This geographic position gives Green Oak Township patients the choice of two fully equipped specialist podiatry offices.
Serving Green Oak Township’s Growing Community
Green Oak Township has experienced significant residential growth, attracting active families and professionals who value the area’s combination of suburban amenities and outdoor recreation access. Lyon Oaks County Park, the Huron Valley trail system, and proximity to Brighton and Kensington recreation areas drive an active recreational population with consistent foot and ankle injury presentations.
The township’s substantial youth sports community — soccer, lacrosse, cross-country — generates pediatric foot conditions that Dr. Biernacki’s practice addresses comprehensively: Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) in adolescent athletes, pediatric ankle sprains, and the early structural deformities that respond well to early orthotic intervention.
Full-Spectrum Podiatric Services
Green Oak Township patients receive comprehensive podiatric care at either office: on-site digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound, custom orthotic fabrication from 3D digital scans in 2–3 weeks, laser nail fungus treatment, ultrasound-guided injection therapy, diabetic foot examinations, in-office nail procedures, and surgical consultation. Same-week scheduling is standard for new patients.
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- Choice of two offices: Bloomfield Hills (east via M-14) or Howell (west via I-96)
- Sports podiatry for Green Oak Township’s active youth and adult community
- Pediatric foot care for South Lyon’s growing youth sports population
- Same-week appointments with board-certified podiatrist
❌ Cons / Risks
- No office in Green Oak Township — travel to Bloomfield Hills or Howell required
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Green Oak Township and South Lyon are growing communities — I see a lot of new families and young athletes coming in. It’s great to be part of a community that’s expanding and active. Getting kids’ foot problems addressed early is especially rewarding — it sets them up for a lifetime of healthy activity.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a podiatrist near South Lyon MI?
Balance Foot & Ankle has two offices convenient to Green Oak Township and South Lyon: Bloomfield Hills (~15-18 miles east on M-14) and Howell (~12-15 miles west on I-96). Both offer same-week appointments and comprehensive services.
What is Sever’s disease in kids?
Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is the most common cause of heel pain in children ages 8–14 — especially in athletes. It results from traction stress at the heel growth plate during the adolescent growth spurt. Symptoms: activity-related heel pain that resolves with rest, tenderness on squeezing the heel from the sides. Treatment: heel cups, calf stretching, activity modification, and occasionally orthotics. It resolves spontaneously when the growth plate fuses.
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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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)