Podiatrist in Howell MI – Balance Foot & Ankle

Heel and arch pain. Plantar fasciitis is the single most common reason Livingston County patients come to see us. The tell is sharp pain in the first few steps out of bed that eases as you move, then returns after sitting. Most cases resolve with a structured plan rather than a single cortisone shot, and we’ll show you what actually moves the needle. See heel & arch pain and custom orthotics & footwear.

Bunions and toe deformities. A bunion is a joint problem, not just a bump, which is why drugstore spacers rarely help for long. We stage them and only recommend surgery when conservative care has genuinely run its course. More on bunions & toe deformities.

Sports and ankle injuries. Sprains that “never quite healed” are one of the most under-treated problems we see — a poorly rehabbed ankle re-sprains. We assess stability and rebuild it properly. More on sports & ankle injuries.

Diabetic foot and wound care. For patients with diabetes, a small foot problem is never small. We provide protective exams and active diabetic wound care — and we’d rather see you for something minor than too late. Grab the next open slot in Howell.

Nerve pain and numbness. Burning, tingling, or numbness can point to neuropathy and deserves a real work-up, not just a supplement. See peripheral neuropathy treatment.

A first visit is straightforward. We’ll take a brief history, capture on-site digital X-rays if they’re needed (no separate trip to a hospital), examine the foot and how you move, and give you a clear diagnosis and plan the same day — not a vague “let’s see how it goes.” Here’s a full walkthrough of what a new patient podiatry evaluation covers at both our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices.

We accept most major insurance plans at the Howell office, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Priority Health, HAP, Tricare, Meridian and Michigan Medicaid plans. Not sure whether we’re in-network? Request your Howell appointment online — our team can help check your specific plan and discuss estimated copay, deductible and coinsurance amounts before your visit. Final coverage and patient responsibility depend on your plan and the services provided. Prefer to call? (810) 206-1402. Appointment availability varies.

No insurance, or we’re not in your network? You do not need a benefits check. Self-pay care at the Howell office is a flat $200 for the problem you come in with — exam, X-rays, orthotics, and therapy included when medically necessary; follow-up visits are $100 each. See exactly what the $200 covers.