Balance Foot & Ankle provides board-certified podiatry care for Hamburg patients at our Howell office, located at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 — roughly 15–20 minutes from Hamburg Township via D-19 and M-36. Hamburg patients choose us for same-week appointments with a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, on-site digital X-ray, and free parking at the door. Call (810) 206-1402 or request your first visit online.
Why Hamburg Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle
Hamburg Township sits in southern Livingston County, just a short drive from our Howell office — often a quicker trip than heading into Ann Arbor or metro Detroit for care. Most new patients are offered an appointment within the same week, and you will always be treated by a podiatrist rather than rotated through residents or referred out for routine procedures. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who has performed more than 3,000 foot and ankle surgeries, and our practice holds a 4.9-star rating from over 1,123 Google reviews.
Hamburg is a lakes-and-trails community — the Huron River chain of lakes, the Lakelands Trail, and the Brighton and Pinckney recreation areas keep people active year-round. We regularly treat Hamburg-area walkers, runners, boaters, and weekend athletes for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, stress fractures, and chronic heel pain, with the goal of keeping you moving rather than sidelined in a boot longer than necessary.
Foot & Ankle Services for Hamburg Patients
Our Howell office provides the full range of podiatric care, from conservative treatment to reconstructive surgery:
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatment — including shockwave therapy and custom orthotics
- Bunion evaluation and treatment, including minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery
- Ingrown toenail and toenail fungus care, including permanent ingrown nail correction
- Diabetic foot care, neuropathy evaluation, and wound care
- Sports injuries and ankle sprains
- Custom orthotics molded in office
- Foot and ankle surgery when conservative care is not enough
Meet Our Podiatrists
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder of Balance Foot & Ankle. Dr. Biernacki has performed more than 3,000 surgeries and specializes in bunion correction, heel pain, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction. View full bio →
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Dr. Jay provides comprehensive medical and surgical foot care, with a focus on diabetic foot health, nail and skin conditions, and conservative treatment of heel and arch pain.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Dr. Gutkin treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions and is known for thorough, unhurried visits — a frequent comment in our patient reviews.
Getting to Our Office from Hamburg
From the Hamburg and Lakeland area, take M-36 west to Pinckney, then D-19 (Pinckney Road) north into Howell; our office is on East Grand River Avenue just off I-96, with free surface parking directly outside the entrance. From the Whitmore Lake side, US-23 north to I-96 west into Howell is an easy highway route. Most patients reach us in about 15–20 minutes.
Communities We Serve Near Hamburg
From our Howell office we regularly see patients from Hamburg, Pinckney, Whitmore Lake, Lakeland, Brighton, Hartland, and the surrounding Livingston County communities. Patients on the east side of the metro area may prefer our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.
Insurance and New Patient Information
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, and Priority Health. See our full insurance information → New patients can complete intake forms online before their first visit, and same-week appointments are usually available.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hamburg Patients
Do you have an office in Hamburg?
We do not have a physical office in Hamburg. Hamburg patients are seen at our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 — about 15–20 minutes away via D-19 and M-36.
How quickly can a Hamburg patient be seen?
Most new patients are offered an appointment within the same week. Call (810) 206-1402 and our team will find the earliest opening.
Do I need a referral?
Most insurance plans let you see a podiatrist without a referral. Some HMO plans require one — check your plan or call us and we will verify your coverage before your visit.
Do you accept Medicare?
Yes. We accept Medicare along with most major Michigan insurance plans.
Schedule Your Appointment
Ready to get answers about your foot or ankle pain? Call (810) 206-1402 or book online today.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
(810) 206-1402