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Gregory podiatrist — Same-Week Foot & Ankle Care Worth the Drive
Gregory patients drive 16 minutes (12 miles) to our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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From Gregory to our Howell office
Why Gregory Patients Choose Us
Gregory and Unadilla-area residents get same-week foot care without driving to Jackson or Ann Arbor
Our Howell office sits just 16 minutes from downtown Gregory, which means Gregory families skip the hospital network bottlenecks and get same-week diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Same-week appointments
Call before 10 AM for next-day slots when our schedule permits. New patients average 3–5 business days from call to first visit.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Gregory patients leave their first visit with diagnosis, imaging, and a treatment plan — no second appointment to start care.
Conservative care first
We exhaust non-surgical options — orthotics, EPAT, MLS laser, injections — before discussing surgery. 3,000+ surgeries performed when truly needed.
Common in Gregory
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Gregory patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Gregory residents on their feet all day and weekend walkers around Halfmoon Lake.
- Bunion correction — Lapiplasty 3D, MICA, and traditional options — outpatient with same-day discharge.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your Gregory-area PCP.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures — same-week diagnostic imaging.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest options conversation, not a pitch.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Gregory
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
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16-minute drive from Gregory to our Howell office
Driving directions
From Gregory, head east on M-36 then east on Grand River Avenue to the 4330 E Grand River office in Howell. The office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Gregory-area neighborhoods we serve
Gregory village, Unadilla Township, Stockbridge border, Putnam Township border, Hi-Land Lake area.
Landmarks near our Gregory patients
Halfmoon Lake (north end), Pinckney State Recreation Area (south end), Unadilla Township Hall, Bruin Lake, Gregory village core, Patterson Lake (nearby), Stockbridge border, Putnam Township border.
Insurance accepted for Gregory patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Gregory and the broader Livingston County area: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan + BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (most plans), Tricare, Workers’ Compensation, and most major regional plans. Trinity Health Brighton, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification.
Common questions from Gregory
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Gregory to your Howell office?
Typical Gregory patients arrive in 16 minutes. The route is east on M-36 then east on Grand River Avenue to the 4330 E Grand River office in Howell. We’re 12 miles from downtown Gregory.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Gregory patient?
Yes, in most cases. Call (810) 206-1402 before 10 AM and ask about next-available slots. Acute injuries (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection) typically get same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, Tricare, and Workers’ Comp. Free insurance verification before your visit — we’ll tell you what’s covered up front.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Gregory-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Gregory patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Gregory?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Gregory youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Bloomfield Hills office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Bloomfield Hills location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Gregory. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Gregory foot & ankle visit?
Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. The front desk will route you to the next slot at the location closest to Gregory.
Watch & Learn
Cure plantar fasciitis in one week
Gregory residents on their feet all day. Dr. Tom’s evidence-based heel pain protocol. 950K+ subscribers watch Dr. Tom on YouTube.
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