Foot Doctor in Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

Two Michigan Offices · Same Board-Certified Team

Balance Foot & Ankle — Our Locations

Expert foot & ankle care in Howell (Livingston County) and Bloomfield Township (Oakland County). Same three board-certified podiatrists, same-week appointments, most insurance accepted. Not sure which office? Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the location closest to home.

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Looking for a foot doctor near you? Balance Foot & Ankle has two Michigan offices, each staffed by experienced podiatrists (foot doctors) who treat heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, sports injuries and more. Choose the location closest to you:

In Livingston County, our Howell foot doctor office at 4330 E Grand River Ave offers same-week appointments. In Oakland County, our Bloomfield Township foot doctor office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 serves Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Birmingham and nearby communities. Both offices accept most major insurance and welcome new patients — call (810) 206-1402 to book.

Livingston County

Howell Office

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📍4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Savannah Office Condominiums · east of M-59 · I-96 exit 137 · free parking in front
📞(810) 206-1402 · Fax 833-450-6201
🕐Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Ground-floor, fully wheelchair accessible (ADA exam rooms)
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Serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Fenton, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon, Gregory & Cohoctah.
Oakland County

Bloomfield Township Office

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📍43494 Woodward Ave #208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
On Woodward Ave · free parking on site
🕐Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Accessible entrance · free on-site parking
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Serving Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Commerce Twp, Novi & Walled Lake.

Meet Your Care Team

Three board-certified specialists see patients at both offices — the front desk routes you to whichever location is closer to home.

DPM, FACFAS · Founder

Dr. Tom Biernacki

Double board-certified podiatric surgeon with 3,000+ procedures. Known for explaining the “why” behind every diagnosis.

DPM · Fellowship-Trained

Dr. Carl Jay

Complex reconstruction specialist — the surgeon other surgeons refer their toughest cases to (revision bunions, Charcot, ankle trauma).

DPM · Board-Certified

Dr. Daria Gutkin

Gentle-care specialist; bilingual (English & Russian). Patients who fear procedures specifically request her.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which office should I go to?

Choose whichever is closer — Howell (Livingston County) or Bloomfield Township (Oakland County). The same three doctors see patients at both. If you’re unsure, call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll book the closer location with the next same-week slot.

What are your hours?

Both offices are open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Do you offer same-week appointments?

Yes — same-week appointments are available at both locations in most cases. Urgent cases are accommodated as quickly as possible.

What insurance do you accept?

Most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Medicare, Priority Health, HAP, Humana, McLaren, Molina and Meridian. Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your benefits before your visit.

Foot & ankle services we provide at both offices

Comprehensive podiatric care for Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and all of Livingston & Oakland County:

Communities We Serve

Patients visit our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices from across Livingston, Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties. Find information for your community:

Howell · Bloomfield Township · Brighton · Ann Arbor · Livonia · Southfield · Detroit · Novi · Rochester Hills · Hartland · Fenton · South Lyon · Pinckney

Same-Week Appointments · Most Insurance Accepted

Stop living with foot pain.

Book at the Balance Foot & Ankle office closest to you.

Request an Appointment → Call (810) 206-1402

Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS.

Areas We Serve

Areas We Serve Across Southeast Michigan

Balance Foot & Ankle cares for patients throughout Livingston, Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties from our two offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township. Find your community below:

Livingston County (near our Howell office)

Oakland County (near our Bloomfield Township office)

Wayne County

Washtenaw County

Don’t see your city? We welcome patients from across the region — book an appointment or call (810) 206-1402.

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More Michigan communities & services

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