Northville Podiatrist | Foot Doctor Serving South Lyon, New Hudson & West Oakland County

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Foot and Ankle Care for Western Oakland County Communities

Northville, South Lyon, New Hudson, Lyon Township, and the surrounding western Oakland County communities sit at the intersection of Metro Detroit’s western suburbs and the more rural Livingston County landscape. These communities have exceptional access to both our Bloomfield Township and Howell offices — making Balance Foot & Ankle a natural choice for residents of the area who want expert podiatric care without the 2–3 month wait times common at larger metro health systems.

South Lyon and New Hudson are approximately 20–25 minutes from both offices: west on Grand River Avenue (M-16) to reach Howell, or east on Grand River to I-96 East toward Bloomfield Township via the I-275 connector.

The Western Oakland County Lifestyle and Its Foot Health Needs

Equestrian and Rural Activities

Lyon Township and the Milford-South Lyon corridor have a substantial equestrian community with numerous boarding facilities, trail riding, and competitive horse sport venues. We treat equestrian patients from this community for horse-step crush injuries, ankle fractures from falls, and chronic foot problems from years of riding in boots.

Running and Outdoor Recreation

The Clinton River Trail, Island Lake Recreation Area, and Kensington Metropark’s peripheral trails attract significant recreational walking and running from the South Lyon and New Hudson communities. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and ankle sprains from trail running are consistent reasons western Oakland County patients seek our care.

Northville’s Professional and Retirement Communities

Northville and its neighboring communities include both active young professionals and a significant retirement population. We provide care across this demographic spectrum — from sports-related injuries in the active adult population to bunion and hammertoe correction, geriatric nail care, and diabetic foot management for the senior population.

Why Western Oakland County Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle

• Proximity: Both offices are within 20–25 minutes of South Lyon and New Hudson via established roads without expressway congestion
• Same-week scheduling: New patients seen within 3–5 business days rather than 2–3 months
• In-office digital X-ray: No referral required for imaging — X-rays read and discussed at your visit
• MICA minimally invasive bunion surgery: Faster recovery than traditional bunionectomy; particularly popular among active western Oakland County patients who cannot afford a long recovery
• Custom orthotics: Prescription devices covered by most insurance plans, with a 2–3 week turnaround

Common Conditions We Treat for Western Oakland County Patients

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain — conservative and surgical options
• Bunions — from orthotics and appropriate shoe counseling through MICA surgery
• Hammertoes — buddy taping, padding, and minimally invasive correction
• Ingrown toenails — permanent in-office correction
• Ankle sprains and chronic instability
• Achilles tendinopathy — midportion and insertional
• Diabetic foot care — annual comprehensive exams
• Sports injuries — from recreational to competitive level athletes

Insurance and Scheduling

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Our insurance team confirms benefits before your appointment — no surprise bills. Book online or call our Howell or Bloomfield Township office to schedule. Early morning appointments are available at both locations to accommodate patients who commute to Detroit metro area employers from western Oakland County.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

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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

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.