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Foot and Ankle Care for New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township
Residents of New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, Anchor Bay, and the surrounding eastern Macomb County communities have access to board-certified podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our Macomb County–area patients benefit from expert diagnosis and treatment of a full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions — without traveling to Detroit or distant hospital campuses.
Our podiatrists serve the entire region, seeing patients from coastal Macomb County waterfront communities along Lake St. Clair and Anchor Bay, inland townships, and the rapidly growing residential corridors of Chesterfield and New Baltimore. We offer same-week appointments for urgent concerns and convenient scheduling for routine care.
Common Conditions We Treat
Our New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township patients present with a wide range of foot and ankle problems. Heel pain — particularly plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy — is one of the most frequent complaints, affecting workers who spend long shifts on their feet, runners training on the flat county roads, and retirees who are newly more active. Diabetic foot care is a critical part of our practice, providing nail care, wound assessment, and ulcer prevention for the area’s significant diabetic population.
We also treat bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, neuromas, ankle sprains and fractures, sports injuries, pediatric foot conditions, and toenail fungus. For patients requiring surgery, our podiatric surgeons perform a full range of foot and ankle procedures with precise technique and individualized aftercare.
Why Eastern Macomb County Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle
Many eastern Macomb County residents have historically needed to travel significant distances for specialty foot care. Balance Foot & Ankle offers an alternative: board-certified podiatric physicians with fellowship-trained surgical expertise, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and a patient-first care philosophy. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and our staff works to minimize wait times and out-of-pocket costs.
Our technology includes digital X-ray, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound for real-time tendon and nerve evaluation, and custom foot orthotic fabrication. Patients who require more advanced imaging or surgical center access are smoothly coordinated through our referral network.
Serving Athletes and Active Residents
Eastern Macomb County has a vibrant athletic community — from youth sports leagues in Chesterfield and New Baltimore to adult recreational sports and the boating and waterfront activities along Anchor Bay and the St. Clair River shoreline. Our podiatrists understand sports-specific biomechanics and provide injury evaluation, orthotic prescription, and return-to-sport planning tailored to the demands of each activity.
Whether you’re a high school cross-country runner from Anchor Bay High School, an avid boater dealing with plantar fasciitis from hours of standing on a dock, or a weekend softball player with a nagging ankle sprain, we provide care that fits your lifestyle.
Diabetic Foot Care in Eastern Macomb County
Diabetes affects a substantial portion of the population in Macomb County, and diabetic foot complications — neuropathy, poor circulation, ulcers, and infection — represent serious health risks. Balance Foot & Ankle provides comprehensive diabetic foot evaluations, therapeutic footwear prescriptions, and preventive nail and skin care to help diabetic patients avoid the complications that can lead to hospitalization or amputation.
We coordinate closely with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and vascular surgeons when patients require multi-specialty management. Our goal is to keep your feet healthy so you can stay active and independent.
Getting to Balance Foot & Ankle from New Baltimore
Our office locations in Howell and Bloomfield Township are accessible from New Baltimore and Chesterfield via I-94 west or M-59. Many Macomb County patients prefer our Bloomfield Township location for its proximity and convenient parking. Call (810) 206-1402 to discuss which location works best for you, or book your appointment online. We look forward to serving the New Baltimore and eastern Macomb County community.
Schedule Your Appointment
Don’t let foot pain limit your quality of life. New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township residents can call (810) 206-1402 or use our online booking system to schedule with a podiatrist at Balance Foot & Ankle. Most new patients are seen within one week.
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3980 E Grand River Ave, Suite 140
Howell, MI 48843
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43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 207
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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.
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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. Whether you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
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Shop Doctor Hoy’s →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a podiatrist?
If symptoms persist past 2 weeks, affect your normal activity, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms (warmth, redness, swelling, inability to bear weight).
What does treatment cost?
Most diagnostic visits and conservative treatments are covered by Medicare and major insurers. Out-of-pocket costs vary by your specific plan.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most non-urgent cases see us within 5 business days. Urgent cases (sudden pain, possible fracture) typically same or next business day.
Get Expert Care at Balance Foot & Ankle
Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices. Board-certified podiatric surgeons. Most insurance accepted.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.
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