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 Oxford, Orion Township, and Lake Orion
Oxford Township, Orion Township, and Lake Orion sit in one of Michigan’s most scenic corners of North Oakland County, with lakes, trails, and a strong outdoor recreation culture. Balance Foot & Ankle serves patients from this community with comprehensive podiatric care accessible from our Bloomfield Township clinic, a straightforward drive south on M-24 or Orion Road.
Dr. Tom Biernacki and our team provide the same evidence-based, individualized care to Oxford and Orion Township patients that we deliver throughout Southeast Michigan. Whether you are dealing with a weekend warrior injury, chronic plantar fasciitis, or considering surgical correction of a long-standing deformity, we approach your care with thoroughness and genuine attention to your specific needs and goals.
The Active Outdoor Community of Oxford and Orion Township
The Oxford and Orion Township area attracts active residents who take advantage of the Bald Mountain Recreation Area, Paint Creek Trail, Orion Oaks County Park, and numerous lakes and trail systems that make this area a destination for runners, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. This active culture generates the foot and ankle care needs that we address regularly at our clinic.
Runners from the Paint Creek Trail and surrounding road and trail networks develop plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and Achilles tendinopathy from the training demands of this active community. Youth athletes in Oxford and Lake Orion schools come to us with ankle sprains, Sever’s disease, and growth-related concerns from their participation in school and recreational sports programs. Equestrian athletes, who are abundant in the Oxford area with its horse farms and riding facilities, present with specific boot fit and riding mechanics foot concerns.
Conditions We Treat for Oxford and Orion Township Patients
Our North Oakland County patients come to us for the full range of foot and ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis, bunions and hammertoes, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, ankle sprains and chronic instability, Achilles tendinopathy, flat feet, custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, neuropathy monitoring, arthritic foot pain, and surgical consultation for conditions requiring operative intervention.
Diabetic Foot Care in North Oakland County
North Oakland County residents with diabetes need regular podiatric care to prevent the serious foot complications of the disease. We provide annual comprehensive diabetic foot exams, peripheral sensory testing, vascular assessment, diabetic footwear recommendations, and wound care when needed. We coordinate with primary care physicians throughout the Oxford and Orion Township area for integrated diabetic foot management.
Convenient Access from Oxford and Orion Township
Our Bloomfield Township clinic is accessible from Oxford and Lake Orion via M-24 South, and from Orion Township via Joslyn Road South to I-75. We accept most major insurance plans and offer online appointment scheduling. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online to schedule with Balance Foot & Ankle.
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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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43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 207
Bloomfield Hills, 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 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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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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)