Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Bancroft in central Shiawassee County is conveniently located along M-52 — one of the most direct routes to Balance Foot & Ankle PLLC in Howell. Just south on M-52, Bancroft-area residents can access fellowship-trained podiatric care from Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM in approximately 20-25 minutes.
Dr. Biernacki is board-certified and fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery, providing hands-on exam plus imaging when needed and treatment at our Howell clinic — from routine nail care and diabetic foot monitoring to complex reconstructive surgery.
Foot and Ankle Services for Bancroft Patients
We treat plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, bunions, hammertoes, Morton’s neuroma, ankle sprains and instability, adult acquired flatfoot, diabetic foot care and wound management, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, warts, and complex reconstructive procedures. On-site digital X-ray, custom orthotics, ESWT, and ultrasound-guided injections available.
Short Drive via M-52
Bancroft to Howell is approximately 20-25 minutes south on M-52. Most insurance accepted; appointments regularly available.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Bancroft patients have one of the shortest drives to our clinic from Shiawassee County. I encourage anyone with foot or ankle pain in the area to come in.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
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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.