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Expert Podiatric Care for Macomb and Northern Macomb County
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
Balance Foot & Ankle provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients from Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Richmond, and the broader northern Macomb County region. Our board-certified podiatrists deliver advanced podiatric services at our offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township, offering the expertise of a major metropolitan medical center with the convenience and personal attention of a community practice.
Northern Macomb County communities are growing rapidly, with large populations of active families, working professionals, and retirees who demand high-quality healthcare close to home. Our practice serves all of these patient groups with individualized, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s specific needs and lifestyle.
Foot Conditions We Treat
We offer the full spectrum of podiatric care for Macomb Township and surrounding communities. Plantar fasciitis and heel pain are among the most common conditions we treat — the active populations and large percentage of workers on their feet in this region make heel pain one of the most frequent reasons patients seek our care. Our treatment protocols achieve relief for the vast majority of patients through a combination of targeted stretching, custom orthotics, and advanced interventions for stubborn cases.
Diabetic foot care is a major component of our practice. Northern Macomb County has a significant diabetic population who require regular professional foot care to prevent the serious complications that can result from unmanaged foot problems. We provide comprehensive diabetic foot examinations, wound care, and preventive management that coordinates with your primary care and endocrinology teams.
Bunions, hammertoes, and other structural foot deformities are extremely common in our patient population. We offer both conservative management for earlier-stage deformities and surgical correction when conservative care is insufficient. Our minimally invasive surgical approaches provide excellent outcomes with minimized recovery time, allowing patients to return to normal activities quickly.
Sports medicine podiatry for the active families of Macomb Township includes treatment of ankle sprains, stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, and all athletic foot and ankle injuries. We work with youth and adult athletes to achieve safe return to sport with strategies to prevent recurrence.
Toenail problems including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, and nail trauma are effectively treated in our office. We offer permanent solutions for recurrent ingrown toenails and advanced treatments for nail fungus that go beyond ineffective over-the-counter products.
Custom Orthotics and Biomechanical Care
Custom foot orthotics are among the most valuable services we provide for patients from Macomb Township and the surrounding region. Using digital scanning technology and comprehensive gait analysis, we design and fabricate precision orthotics that address your specific biomechanical issues. We offer orthotics for running and athletic activities, professional and dress shoe use, safety boot and occupational wear, and therapeutic use for diabetic and neuropathic feet.
Our Bloomfield Township office is conveniently accessible from Macomb Township via M-59 and Van Dyke Avenue. New patients are welcome, and we offer convenient scheduling including online booking available 24/7. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to schedule your appointment. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, and most other major insurance plans.
Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
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When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 · Book online · Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Township
Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Week Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-week appointment availability.
Same-week appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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Get Expert Care at Balance Foot & Ankle
Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices. Board-certified podiatric surgeons. Most insurance accepted.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.