Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
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Podiatric Care for Northern Oakland County
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 Township 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 Township office.
Schedule from Northern Oakland County
Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to schedule at our Bloomfield Township 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.
Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
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Howell Office
3980 E Grand River Ave, Suite 140
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Hills Office
43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 207
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
Book Your AppointmentDr. 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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)
