Podiatrist Auburn Hills Michigan | Oakland County Foot & Ankle | Balance Foot and Ankle

Expert Foot Care for Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills is one of Oakland County’s most dynamic communities — home to major automotive employers, Oakland University, Palace-area entertainment, and a diverse population that stays active year-round. Dr. Tom Biernacki at Balance Foot and Ankle PLLC provides board-certified, fellowship-trained podiatric care tailored to the foot and ankle needs of Auburn Hills residents and workers.

From the auto worker on their feet eight hours a day to the Oakland University athlete recovering from an ankle sprain, Dr. Biernacki understands what Auburn Hills patients need: accurate diagnosis, practical solutions, and a provider who respects their time and goals. New patients from Auburn Hills are typically seen within one to two business days.

Conditions Treated for Auburn Hills Patients

Dr. Biernacki’s practice covers the full breadth of foot and ankle pathology. Auburn Hills patients most frequently present with heel pain (plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy), bunion and hammertoe deformities, ankle sprains and instability, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, diabetic foot and neuropathy care, sports injuries, and arthritis of the foot and ankle joints.

Surgical services include bunionectomy, hammertoe correction, tendon repair, ankle arthroscopy, and complex reconstructive procedures. Dr. Biernacki uses in-office digital X-ray and diagnostic ultrasound, avoiding the time cost and inconvenience of external imaging referrals for most evaluations.

Serving Auburn Hills and Surrounding Communities

Balance Foot and Ankle serves patients from across the northern Oakland County and Macomb County border region, including Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford Township, Rochester Hills, Lake Orion, Troy, and Shelby Township. The practice accepts most major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Blue Care Network, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Medicare, and Medicaid.

For Auburn Hills automotive industry workers and their families, the practice accommodates early morning and late afternoon scheduling to minimize work disruption. Self-pay pricing is available for uninsured patients or those with high deductibles.

Occupational Foot Health for Auburn Hills Workers

Auburn Hills’ manufacturing and automotive sector means Dr. Biernacki sees a significant volume of occupational foot injuries — plantar fasciitis and heel pain from prolonged standing, ankle injuries from uneven industrial flooring, and toe injuries from dropped equipment. Workers’ compensation cases are handled efficiently, with thorough documentation and return-to-work planning that satisfies employer and insurer requirements.

Workplace shoe recommendations, anti-fatigue insole guidance, and custom orthotics for industrial footwear are all part of Dr. Biernacki’s occupational foot health toolkit. Keeping Auburn Hills workers functional and pain-free is both a clinical and community priority.

Book Your Auburn Hills Appointment

Foot and ankle pain shouldn’t disrupt your work or active Auburn Hills lifestyle. Call Balance Foot and Ankle PLLC or book online at MichiganFootDoctors.com. Same-week appointments are frequently available — Dr. Biernacki is ready to help you get back on your feet.

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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.