Quick answer: Our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 is in Oakland County, serving patients from Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Waterford, Pontiac, Rochester Hills and Novi. You see a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon for heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown and fungal toenails, diabetic foot care, neuropathy and sports injuries. Pick a real appointment time online in about a minute — most plans need no referral.
Our Bloomfield Township office is in Oakland County
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Last Updated:
March 2026
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Serving All of Oakland County
Balance Foot & Ankle provides board-certified podiatric care to patients throughout Oakland County — Michigan is second most populous county and one of the most economically active regions in the Midwest. Our physicians serve patients from every community in Oakland County: Troy, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Berkley, Clawson, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Ferndale, Waterford Township, Clarkston, Independence Township, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oxford Township, Milford, Highland Township, White Lake Township, Commerce Township, Walled Lake, Wixom, Novi, South Lyon, Lyon Township, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Springfield Township, Brandon Township, Ortonville, Rochester, and all communities in between.
Oakland County is home to major corporate headquarters, high-quality healthcare systems, outstanding public school districts, extensive recreational parks and trail networks, and one of the most highly educated populations in the nation. Our patients expect and receive care that reflects these high standards — evidence-based, thorough, and delivered with attention to the specific goals and lifestyle of each individual patient.
What We Treat
Oakland County is diverse — from the corporate professionals and active families of the Bloomfield Township and Birmingham corridors to the outdoor recreation enthusiasts of the Milford and Highland areas to the manufacturing and service workers of the Pontiac and Hazel Park communities. Each group presents distinct foot and ankle needs, and our practice addresses them all. Plantar fasciitis, bunion deformity, hammertoe correction, hallux rigidus management, diabetic foot surveillance, ankle instability, sports injuries at every level of competition, and the full range of surgical procedures are available with same-week initial consultation scheduling.
We accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HAP, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and most other major insurance plans accepted throughout Oakland County. Contact us for a same-week appointment at a location convenient to you.
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Board-certified podiatrists serving Southeast Michigan. Same-week appointments available.
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Howell, MI 48843 | Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
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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.
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Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
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
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.