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Two Michigan Offices · Same Board-Certified Team

Balance Foot & Ankle — Our Locations

Expert foot & ankle care in Howell (Livingston County) and Bloomfield Hills (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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Livingston County

Howell Office

📍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 · Sat by appointment
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 Hills Office

📍43494 Woodward Ave #208
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
On Woodward Ave · free parking on site
📞(810) 206-1402
🕐Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Accessible entrance · free on-site parking

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Serving Bloomfield Hills, 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 Hills (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. The Howell office also offers Saturday appointments on request.

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.

Same-Week Appointments · Most Insurance Accepted

Stop living with foot pain.

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

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

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.