New Patient Welcome

Your First Visit Starts Here

Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified specialists ready to help. Getting started at Balance Foot & Ankle is easy.

★ 4.9 Stars · 1,123+ Reviews

📅 Same-Week Appointments

🛡 Most Insurance Accepted

👤 3 Board-Certified Surgeons

Book Your No-Obligation Appointment → 📞 Call (810) 206-1402

How It Works

4 Easy Steps to Pain Relief

No long waits, no runaround. Most patients go from phone call to treatment plan in one visit.

Book Online or Call

Use the form above or call (810) 206-1402. We’ll find a time within the same week.

Complete Paperwork Online

Digital intake forms take about 10 minutes. No clipboard surprises. We verify your insurance before you arrive.

Your Examination

Your doctor listens, examines, and explains your diagnosis in plain English. Questions are always encouraged.

Your Treatment Plan

Leave with a clear plan, realistic timeline, and direct access to your care team. Many treatments begin the same visit.

Be Prepared

What to Bring to Your First Visit

✓Insurance card — front and back

✓Photo ID — driver’s license or state ID

✓List of medications — including dosages

✓Prior imaging — X-rays or MRIs from previous providers (if available)

✓Referral — only if required by your insurance plan

✓Shoes you typically wear — helps with biomechanical assessment

Why Balance Foot & Ankle

What Makes Us Different

We built this practice specifically because we believe patients deserve better.

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Doctors Who Listen

No 5-minute rushed visits. Every new patient gets thorough time with their doctor. Your questions matter here.

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1,123+ Five-Star Reviews

Our patients rate us 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google. Read their stories — they’ll tell you what we can’t.

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Board-Certified Surgeons

Three board-certified foot and ankle surgeons with 3,000+ combined procedures. Fellowship-trained expertise.

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Same-Week Appointments

No waiting weeks or months. Most new patients are seen within the same week they call.

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943K YouTube Subscribers

Dr. Tom runs the largest podiatry channel on YouTube. When your doctor educates millions, you know they understand your condition.

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Insurance Made Easy

We verify your benefits before your visit so there are no surprises. BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Medicare, and more.

We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network Aetna United Healthcare Cigna HAP Priority Health Medicare Medicaid Meridian Molina McLaren Humana Workers’ Comp + Many More

Not sure if we take your plan? Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your benefits.

Ready to Get Started?

Same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified specialists ready for you.

Book Appointment → 📞 (810) 206-1402

Your Care Team

Three Board-Certified Specialists

Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM, FACFAS

Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Triple board-certified. 3,000+ surgeries. Biomechanics expert. Michigan’s most-watched podiatrist (943K YouTube subscribers).

Dr. Carl Jay DPM

Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Fellowship-trained in advanced reconstruction. The surgeon other surgeons refer their toughest cases to.

Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM, AACFAS

Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Henry Ford Health trained. Exceptional with patients, kids, families, and diabetic foot care. Bloomfield Hills specialist.

Our Locations

Two Convenient Michigan Offices

Howell Office

4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (810) 206-1402

Mon-Thu 8am-5pm · Fri 8am-3pm

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Bloomfield Hills Office

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Phone: (810) 206-1402