Quick answer: Oakland County Foot Doctor Podiatrist is a common foot/ankle topic that affects many patients. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Oakland County Foot Doctor | Balance Foot & Ankle Podiatry
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
Balance Foot & Ankle serves patients throughout Oakland County from our Bloomfield Hills location. Dr. Thomas Bembynista provides expert podiatric care for the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions — whether you need conservative care for heel pain or complex surgical reconstruction. We’re accepting new patients and welcome most major insurance plans.
Serving Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Rochester, Pontiac, Clarkston, and Beyond
Our Bloomfield Hills office is centrally located for patients throughout Oakland County, including Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Waterford Township, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, and surrounding communities. Oakland County’s diverse population includes highly active residents, senior communities, and everything in between — and we tailor care to each patient’s lifestyle and goals.
Conditions Treated at Our Bloomfield Hills office
Our practice covers the full range of foot and ankle medicine. Plantar fasciitis and heel pain are our most frequent presentations — we offer a stepwise approach from stretching and orthotics through shockwave therapy and minimally invasive surgical options. Bunion correction is a core surgical specialty, including minimally invasive techniques that allow faster recovery and less postoperative pain than traditional open procedures.
We also treat hammertoes, neuromas (including Morton’s neuroma), ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, ankle sprains and instability, Achilles tendon problems, flat feet and fallen arches, high-arched feet, stress fractures, tendinopathies, and systemic disease foot complications (diabetic, rheumatoid, neuropathic).
Diabetic and Vascular Foot Care for Oakland County
Oakland County has a substantial population living with diabetes, and diabetic foot complications remain a leading cause of preventable hospitalizations. Regular podiatric monitoring is one of the most cost-effective interventions in diabetic care. At Balance Foot & Ankle, we provide comprehensive diabetic foot exams, monofilament and vibration threshold testing, vascular assessment, nail and callus care, wound management, and coordination with primary care and endocrinology to keep feet healthy and patients out of the hospital.
Sports Medicine and Athletic Foot Care
Oakland County’s active population — from youth athletes to adult recreational runners and golfers — generates a significant volume of sports-related foot and ankle injuries. We treat ankle sprains, stress fractures, peroneal tendon injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, turf toe, sesamoid injuries, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. Our goal is always to return patients to their activity as quickly and safely as possible, with strategies to prevent recurrence.
Surgical Expertise
Dr. Bembynista has completed comprehensive residency training in foot and ankle surgery and stays current with advancing minimally invasive techniques. When surgery is indicated, we discuss all options — traditional open procedures, percutaneous approaches, and arthroscopic techniques — and recommend the approach best suited to your specific anatomy and goals. Our surgical patients receive thorough pre-operative preparation and attentive post-operative follow-up throughout recovery.
Schedule Your Oakland County Appointment
Whether you’re dealing with a new injury, a chronic problem that hasn’t responded to previous treatment, or simply need a routine diabetic foot exam, our Bloomfield Hills office is here to help. We offer convenient scheduling including early morning and select evening appointments. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online through our website to schedule your consultation at Balance Foot & Ankle.
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Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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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
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Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Hills. 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.