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New Hudson, MI Podiatrist — Foot & Ankle Care Off the I-96 Corridor
New Hudson sits right on I-96 at the Grand River and Milford Road junction — a fast-growing Lyon Township community of young families, commuters, and the workforce that keeps its industrial and research parks running. All of that time on your feet and in the car adds up. When a foot or ankle problem gets in the way, Balance Foot & Ankle is a quick drive west on I-96: we see New Hudson patients at our Howell office, usually within the same week.
Is there a podiatrist in New Hudson — or do you have to drive?
There is no podiatry office in New Hudson itself, but the trip is about as easy as it gets: our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave sits right along I-96, roughly 12 miles west — about 18 minutes from the New Hudson interchange. For a fracture or a badly swollen ankle we keep same-day and next-day slots open, and most new New Hudson patients are seen within the week.
The foot & ankle problems we see most from New Hudson
New Hudson’s mix of long commutes, warehouse and shop-floor work, and young families shows up in our exam rooms. A few patterns we see over and over from this area:
- On-your-feet work injuries — plantar fasciitis and heel pain, forefoot pain, and work-boot pressure problems from the shop floors and distribution centers along the I-96 corridor.
- Park and trail injuries — ankle sprains, stress fractures, and Achilles tendinitis from Kensington Metropark, Lyon Oaks, and the local trails.
- Youth-sports injuries — with New Hudson’s young, growing families, we treat growth-plate heel pain (Sever’s), sprains, and stress fractures.
- Bunions and hammertoes — corrected conservatively or surgically, including Lapiplasty 3D and minimally invasive (MIS) options with same-day discharge.
- Diabetic foot care and neuropathy — annual checks, wound prevention, and coordinated care.
- Custom orthotics and ingrown toenail care — for anyone on their feet all shift.
Getting to our Howell office from New Hudson
It is a straight shot: from the New Hudson interchange, take I-96 west and exit at Grand River in Howell. We are at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843, with parking at the door — about 12 miles and 18 minutes in normal traffic.
We also care for patients from the communities around New Hudson, including South Lyon, Wixom, Milford, Novi, and the wider Lyon Township area.
Foot & ankle services for New Hudson patients
Everything below is treated at our Howell office, a straight run west on I-96 from New Hudson. You can book any of these online — pick a time that works, and you will get a confirmation immediately rather than waiting on a callback.
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
The single most common reason New Hudson patients call us. If the first few steps out of bed are the worst part of your day, that pattern is close to diagnostic for plantar fasciitis. Warehouse and production shifts on concrete at the Lyon Township industrial parks make it worse, and so does a long commute where the foot sits at a fixed angle for 40 minutes. We treat it with stretching protocols, taping, injections, and shockwave when the conservative route stalls — see our full heel pain page for what the workup looks like.
Bunions and toe deformities
A bunion that has started rubbing inside a steel-toe or a dress shoe usually will not settle down on its own. We fit shoes and padding first, then discuss surgical correction only when the joint is genuinely limiting you. Details on both paths are on our bunions and toe deformities page.
Ankle sprains and sports injuries
Lyon Township has a busy youth sports calendar, and we keep same-week slots for acute injuries. An ankle sprain that is still swollen at two weeks needs imaging, not more ice — missed fractures and ligament tears are the ones that turn into chronic instability years later.
Diabetic foot care
If you have diabetes, a small callus or a blister you cannot feel is a genuine emergency in slow motion. We do routine diabetic foot exams, offload high-pressure areas, and coordinate with your primary care physician. New Hudson patients on a yearly check schedule can book the whole series online at once.
Custom orthotics
For people who stand a full shift or drive for a living, off-the-shelf inserts rarely last. We cast custom orthotics from your own foot and build them for the surface you are actually on — concrete, a truck cab floor, or a running route.
Toenail fungus and nail problems
Thick, yellow, or crumbling nails after years in work boots are treatable, but the drugstore lacquers almost never reach the nail bed. We confirm the diagnosis first, because psoriasis and trauma look similar. See toenail fungus treatment.
Urgent foot and ankle problems
A puncture wound, a nail you cannot walk on, a sudden hot swollen joint — these do not need an emergency room visit and a four-hour wait. Our urgent foot care slots exist for exactly this, and Howell is closer than most ERs from New Hudson.
Foot and ankle surgery
When conservative care has genuinely run its course, both of our surgeons operate locally. Our foot and ankle surgery page covers what recovery actually looks like, including how long you will be off the foot — the question everyone asks first.
Booking and your first visit
Book online and pick your own appointment time — it takes about a minute and you will not need to call. New patients should allow about 45 minutes for the first visit; we take X-rays on site, so most people leave with a diagnosis and a plan the same day rather than being sent elsewhere for imaging.
Bring your insurance card, a list of medications, and the shoes you spend the most time in — the wear pattern tells us more than you would think. We accept most major plans; check our insurance page or ask when you book. If you would rather have everything ready in advance, the new patient information page has the intake forms.
Your New Hudson care team
Three board-certified foot and ankle specialists see New Hudson patients:
- Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — foot and ankle surgeon; sports, trauma, and reconstructive care.
- Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — comprehensive medical and surgical podiatry.
- Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM — board-certified; wound care and diabetic foot health.
Book online or call (810) 206-1402 and ask for the next available slot.
Insurance & your first visit
We are in-network with most major plans — BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, and Tricare. We verify your benefits for free before your visit, so you know your cost up front. Bring your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of medications, and any recent X-rays or MRIs.
New Hudson podiatry questions we hear a lot
Is there a podiatrist in New Hudson, MI?
Not in New Hudson itself, but our Howell office is about 18 minutes west on I-96, and we see New Hudson patients within the same week in most cases.
How far is your office from New Hudson?
Roughly 12 miles — a straight shot west on I-96 to the Grand River exit in Howell. We are at 4330 E Grand River Ave, about 18 minutes from the New Hudson interchange.
Can I get a same-week appointment?
Usually yes. Acute problems — a suspected fracture, a badly infected ingrown nail — typically get same-day or next-day care.
I am on my feet all shift and my heels are killing me — can you help?
Yes — that is one of the most common problems we treat. We diagnose the cause of your heel and arch pain, get you out of it with the right stretching, support, and sometimes custom orthotics, and give you honest work-boot guidance.
Do you take my insurance?
Most likely — we participate with the major Michigan plans and verify benefits free before your visit. Call (810) 206-1402 and we will check yours.
Ready to see a New Hudson-area foot & ankle specialist?
Same-week appointments, on-site imaging, and a conservative-first approach — a quick drive west on I-96 from New Hudson to our Howell office.
Near New Hudson: we also see patients from South Lyon, Wixom, Milford, and Brighton. Whichever town you are coming from, book online and pick your own time at our Howell office — live availability, confirmed instantly.
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? New Hudson patients are seen at our Bloomfield Township office in Oakland County. Our find a podiatrist near you page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.