Quick answer: Milford South Lyon Wixom Podiatrist Foot Doctor is a common foot/ankle topic that affects many patients. The 2026 evidence-based approach combines proper diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Podiatric Care for Western Oakland County
Balance Foot & Ankle welcomes patients from Milford, South Lyon, New Hudson, Wixom, Highland, White Lake, and throughout western Oakland County to our podiatric practices. Dr. Tom Bembynista, DPM, provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients of all ages, offering western Oakland County communities convenient access to expert podiatric medicine. Our Howell and Bloomfield Hills locations both serve this geographic area, with Howell being particularly convenient for Milford and South Lyon area patients via US-23.
Western Oakland County communities have grown significantly in recent years, attracting active families and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the area’s parks, lakes, hiking trails, and recreational facilities. The Huron-Clinton Metropark system, the Kensington-Milford area trail network, and the Island Lake Recreation Area support an active population with diverse foot and ankle care needs.
Active Community Foot Care
Milford and South Lyon attract residents who prioritize active lifestyles — running, cycling, hiking, and youth sports are all prominent in these communities. We treat the full spectrum of athletic and overuse foot conditions that active western Oakland County residents encounter: plantar fasciitis from trail running, ankle sprains from soccer and youth sports, Achilles tendinopathy from cycling and running, and stress fractures from ramping up spring training after Michigan’s winter. Our treatment philosophy for active patients emphasizes getting back to the activities you love as safely and quickly as possible, not simply telling people to stop exercising.
Custom foot orthotics for the specific footwear needs of western Oakland County’s outdoor community — trail running shoes, hiking boots, cycling shoes, and everyday athletic footwear — are a core service. We perform comprehensive biomechanical evaluations to identify the structural contributors to each patient’s foot condition and design orthotics that address those specific factors rather than providing generic arch support.
Family Foot Care in Milford and South Lyon
We welcome patients of all ages from western Oakland County. For children, we evaluate and treat Sever’s disease (common in youth soccer and cross-country running), pediatric flat feet, in-toeing gait, and ingrown toenails. For adults, we manage the range of conditions from acute injuries to chronic biomechanical problems to surgical planning for deformities that have failed conservative care. For seniors, we provide the comprehensive diabetic foot care, nail care, and arthritis management that supports mobility and independence in older age.
Scheduling from Milford, South Lyon, and Wixom
New and established patients from Milford, South Lyon, New Hudson, Wixom, Highland, and throughout western Oakland County can schedule at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills offices by calling (810) 206-1402 or booking online. We work with most major insurance plans and welcome new patients. Contact us today — let Balance Foot & Ankle be your trusted podiatric resource in western Oakland County.
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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 Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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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 Hills 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 Hills
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Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Hills. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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.


