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? Book online below at whichever is closer — or call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will place you.
Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Same-week openings are usually available.
Looking for a foot doctor in Michigan? 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 — book online below for either office, or call (810) 206-1402.
Howell Office
Howell, MI 48843
Savannah Office Condominiums · east of M-59 · I-96 exit 140 (Latson Road) · free parking in front
Bloomfield Township Office
Book Online at Bloomfield Township →
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
On Woodward Ave · free parking on site
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.
Dr. Tom Biernacki
Double board-certified podiatric surgeon with 3,000+ procedures. Known for explaining the “why” behind every diagnosis.
Dr. Carl Jay
Complex reconstruction specialist — the surgeon other surgeons refer their toughest cases to (revision bunions, Charcot, ankle trauma).
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 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:
- Custom orthotics
- Laser toenail fungus treatment
- Peripheral neuropathy treatment
- Diabetic wound care
- Diabetic foot care
- Foot & ankle specialist
- Ingrown toenail treatment
- Bunion surgery
- Plantar fasciitis treatment
- Heel pain treatment
- Pediatric podiatry (children)
- Gout treatment
- Plantar wart removal
- Emergency & same-day foot care
- Sports medicine podiatry
- Ankle sprain treatment
- Hammertoe treatment
- Corns & calluses
- Shockwave therapy (EPAT)
- Medicare foot care
- Foot & ankle surgery
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
Stop living with foot pain.
Book at the Balance Foot & Ankle office closest to you.
Request an Appointment → Call (810) 206-1402Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS.
Areas We Serve
- Podiatrist in Livingston County, MI
- Foot Doctors in Oakland County, MI
- Podiatrist near Orchard Lake Village, MI
- Podiatrist in Leonard, MI
- Podiatrist in Huntington Woods, MI
- Podiatrist near Chelsea, MI
- Podiatrist in Webberville, MI
- In-home podiatry visits across Livingston & Oakland counties
- Podiatrist near me — Howell & Bloomfield Township
- How to choose a foot doctor near you
Areas We Serve Across Southeast Michigan
Can’t travel to either office? We also bring podiatry care to you — in-home podiatry visits are available for homebound and limited-mobility patients across Livingston and Oakland counties.
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)
- Troy
- Rochester Hills
- Royal Oak
- Birmingham
- Novi
- Farmington Hills
- West Bloomfield
- Waterford
- Pontiac
- Clarkston
- Milford
- Highland
- White Lake
- New Hudson
- Auburn Hills
- Lake Orion
- Walled Lake
- Commerce Township
- Wixom
- Southfield
- Madison Heights
Wayne County
Washtenaw County
Don’t see your city? We welcome patients from across the region — book an appointment or call (810) 206-1402.
More local resources & insurance coverage
- Podiatrist in Oakland County
- Wolverine Lake Podiatrist
- Find a Podiatrist Near Me in Michigan
- Cigna Podiatry Coverage in Michigan
- HAP (Health Alliance Plan) Podiatry Coverage
More Michigan communities & services
- Keego Harbor Podiatrist
- Sports Podiatry
- Lapiplasty & Lapidus Bunion Surgeons
- Workers’ Compensation Foot Injury Care
Request an appointment
Book online at either office and pick a real, instantly confirmed time — the scheduler is open 24/7: Book Online — Howell or Book Online — Bloomfield Township. Prefer we call you? Send the form below, or call (810) 206-1402.
We see patients at our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices.
Holiday closures
Both offices are closed on these dates. Online booking stays open 24/7 — you can still reserve any available time around them.
- Monday, September 7, 2026 — Labor Day
- Thursday & Friday, November 26–27, 2026 — Thanksgiving
- Thursday & Friday, December 24–25, 2026 — Christmas
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027 — New Year
- Monday, May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day
- Monday, July 5, 2027 — Independence Day observed