Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Same-week openings are usually available.
At your new patient evaluation, we walk through your history, examine your gait, image when needed, and build a treatment plan you can start that same day. Most patients leave with concrete next steps.
You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what a new patient podiatry evaluation means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township.
Quick answer: A first podiatry visit is usually one appointment: history, exam, an X-ray if it is needed, and a plan you leave with. We see new patients at both the Howell and Bloomfield Township offices, and most plans need no referral. Book online or call (810) 206-1402.
If you’re searching for a podiatrist who sees patients in your area, Balance Foot & Ankle is now accepting new patients at two Michigan locations: Howell (4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) serving Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Fenton, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake, South Lyon, and Bloomfield Township (43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302) serving Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, Pontiac, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills. Most patients see one of our three board-certified podiatrists — Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM, Dr. Carl Jay DPM, or Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM — within the same week of calling. We accept BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, Medicare, and most major plans.
If the discomfort has been present for more than a few weeks, if it disrupts sleep, walking, or your usual activity, or if there is visible redness, swelling, bruising, drainage, numbness, or color change, an in-office evaluation with a podiatrist is the fastest path to relief. Home care alone rarely resolves a condition that has become structural. Our diagnostic workup includes same-day digital X-ray, in-office diagnostic ultrasound, and a gait evaluation — results are explained to you during the visit, and we build a written treatment plan with clear next steps.
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.
What to expect at your first visit:
- Same-week appointments — most patients seen within 3-7 days of calling
- Digital X-ray and ultrasound available on-site (no second trip)
- Most insurance accepted — BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, HAP, Priority Health, Medicare
- Conservative care first, with surgery only when truly needed
- Written treatment plan with specific milestones
- Offices in Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan
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Howell · 4330 E Grand River | Bloomfield Township · 43494 Woodward
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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
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.
Ready to fix this for good?
Reading goes only so far. The fastest path to relief is a 30-minute office visit with Dr. Biernacki — same-day Howell or Bloomfield Township. Call (810) 206-1402 or use our online booking.
Our podiatrists treat the underlying cause, not just the symptom. Same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan offices.
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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-day appointment availability.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
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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.