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Podiatric Care for Northern Oakland County
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
Northern Oakland County communities — Oxford Township, Clarkston, Independence Township, Lake Orion, Orion Township, and surrounding areas — have access to expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Hills office. Residents of northern Oakland County who need specialized foot and ankle care — whether for heel pain, bunions, nail conditions, diabetic foot care, or surgical evaluation — find board-certified podiatric care with prompt scheduling at our office.
Serving Northern Oakland County’s Active Communities
Northern Oakland County is home to many active families and adults who demand healthy feet for their recreational and professional lives. The communities surrounding the lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation areas of northern Oakland County create specific foot health needs — from trail running injuries to lakeside barefoot exposure to fungal infections. Our podiatrists understand Michigan’s seasonal activity patterns and provide care that keeps northern Oakland County patients active throughout the year.
What Northern Oakland County Patients Access
Patients from Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, and surrounding communities access our complete podiatric services: plantar fasciitis and heel pain treatment, bunion and hammertoe care, custom orthotics, toenail conditions including ingrown and fungal nails, diabetic foot evaluations and neuropathy management, ankle sprain and instability treatment, pediatric foot care, and comprehensive foot and ankle surgery. Same-visit digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound are available at our Bloomfield Hills office.
Schedule from Northern Oakland County
Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to schedule at our Bloomfield Hills office. We accept most major Michigan insurance plans and welcome new patients from Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, and all of northern Oakland County. We prioritize prompt scheduling so you’re not waiting weeks for specialist care.
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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.
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In-Office Treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle
If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your foot and ankle conditions, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.
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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.
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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.