Book online at our Howell office
We see Hartland patients at our Howell office, 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843. We do not have an office in Hartland. Choose an available appointment time online or request a callback for scheduling help.
Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Select New or Existing, then choose a date and an available time. If no times appear for that day, check another date or the other office, or call us for help.
Open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Book Your Visit — Hartland Foot & Ankle Care
Board-certified podiatric surgeons a short drive from Hartland at our Howell office, 4330 E Grand River Ave. View appointment times online. Most insurance accepted; referral and authorization requirements vary by plan. Check with your insurer or call our team before your visit. If something can’t wait — an infected ingrown nail after skate practice, a sudden injury — our same-day urgent foot care covers Hartland too.
✓ We can help check benefits and discuss estimated copay, deductible, and coinsurance amounts. Coverage and patient responsibility depend on your plan and the services provided. BCBS · Aetna · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Medicare & most plans.
Request a callback about your appointment
Leave your name and phone number; email is optional. Our team will respond within one business day to help schedule at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. This callback request does not reserve an appointment. Please do not include medical details or insurance documents; we will explain how to complete intake when we call.
Quick Answer
Where can I see a podiatrist near Hartland? Balance Foot & Ankle in nearby Howell provides foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Hartland patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted; our team can help check benefits and discuss estimated costs.
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Foot & ankle care for Hartland patients at our Howell office
Hartland patients drive 12 minutes (8 miles) to our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave for board-certified foot & ankle care.
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Why Hartland Patients Choose Us
Foot and ankle care for Hartland patients at our Howell office
Our Howell office sits just 12 minutes from downtown Hartland, where Hartland patients can access diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Check available appointment times
View available times online or call (810) 206-1402 for help scheduling. If you have an urgent concern, call our team to discuss availability. See the next open times online.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Hartland 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 Hartland
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Hartland patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Hartland runners and active commuters. EPAT shockwave, custom orthotics, and conservative-first plans.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures — we coordinate with Hartland High School athletic trainers.
- Bunion correction — conservative care and surgical options.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your Hartland-area PCP.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic. Check available appointment times online or call us.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest options conversation, not a pitch.
- Thick, painful nails that are hard to trim — a podiatrist-performed medical pedicure handles nail and callus care safely when diabetes, thickness, or fungus makes a salon pedicure a bad idea.
- Homebound or unable to drive to us — we bring the same care to you with in-home podiatry visits for Hartland-area seniors.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems. You can also pick an appointment time online and describe what is going on when you arrive.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Hartland
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Foot and ankle 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.
View Dr. Gutkin’s bio →Getting Here From Hartland
12-minute drive from Hartland to our Howell office
Driving directions
From Hartland, head south on US-23 toward Howell, then west on Grand River Avenue — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. 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–Thu 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Fri 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Hartland-area neighborhoods we serve
Hartland Township, Tyrone Township border, Cohoctah border, Brighton border, Hartland village core.
Landmarks near our Hartland patients
Hartland Heritage Park, Lake Tyrone, Long Lake (Hartland), Settlers Park, Hartland High School, Crooked Lake, Cromaine District Library, Hartland Plains.
Insurance accepted for Hartland patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Hartland 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 Brighton referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 to discuss estimated costs, or book online now and our team can help check benefits and discuss estimated costs before the visit. Final coverage and patient responsibility depend on your plan and the services provided.
Common questions from Hartland
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Hartland to your Howell office?
Typical Hartland patients arrive in 12 minutes. The route is south on US-23 toward Howell, then west on Grand River Avenue — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. We’re 8 miles from downtown Hartland.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Hartland patient?
Check available times in the online scheduler or call (810) 206-1402 for help scheduling. If you have an acute injury (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection), call our team to discuss urgent appointment availability.
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. Our team can help check benefits and discuss estimated costs before your visit. Final coverage and patient responsibility depend on your plan and the services provided. Referral and authorization requirements vary by plan; check with your insurer or call us before your visit.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Hartland-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Hartland patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Hartland?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Hartland youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Bloomfield Township office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Bloomfield Township location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Hartland. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Hartland foot & ankle visit?
View available appointment times at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. Call (810) 206-1402 for help choosing an office and scheduling.
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Also Serving Nearby
Other communities near Hartland
Not seeing your city? Call (810) 206-1402 — we serve patients from across both counties.
Balance Foot & Ankle near Hartland
Our nearest office and nearby communities we serve:
- Nearest office: Howell podiatrist
- Brighton podiatrist
- Fenton podiatrist
- All Balance Foot & Ankle locations
Foot & ankle services for Hartland patients at our Howell office: plantar fasciitis & heel pain treatment, ingrown toenail removal, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, hammertoe correction, and neuropathy treatment for Hartland patients.
Find Our Office
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? Hartland Township patients are seen at our Howell office in Livingston County. Our find a podiatrist near you page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.