Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Quick answer: Podiatrist Beverly Hills Michigan Foot Ankle is a common foot/ankle topic that affects many patients. The 2026 evidence-based approach combines proper diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
The most important clinical decision with Podiatrist Beverly Hills Michigan Foot Ankle isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402.
Beverly Hills is an affluent village in southeastern Oakland County, bordering Birmingham and Franklin, with a well-educated, active professional population. Beverly Hills residents include business executives, healthcare professionals, and retirees who expect high-quality medical care and a physician who takes time to explain their condition and treatment options thoroughly. Balance Foot & Ankle delivers specialist-level podiatric care that meets those expectations — thorough evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and surgical expertise available when conservative measures are insufficient.
Dr. Tom Biernacki is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with extensive training in foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and reconstructive procedures. Beverly Hills patients particularly appreciate his communication style — he explains diagnoses in depth, presents options with honest assessments of outcomes and trade-offs, and involves patients fully in treatment decisions. His conservative-first philosophy means surgery is recommended only when the benefit genuinely justifies the risk and recovery burden.
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain: Active Beverly Hills residents — golfers, tennis players, morning walkers in the Birmingham/Franklin park system — present with plantar fasciitis regularly. Dr. Biernacki’s protocol produces excellent results without surgery in the large majority of cases.
Bunion Correction: Bunion deformity is common among Beverly Hills patients who want to remain active and wear fashionable footwear. Dr. Biernacki offers minimally invasive correction with smaller incisions, less bone disruption, and faster recovery than traditional open bunionectomy.
Foot and Ankle Arthritis: Post-traumatic ankle arthritis, big toe joint arthritis (hallux rigidus), and midfoot arthritis are managed with the full spectrum of conservative to surgical options, including PRP injections, custom bracing, and joint replacement or fusion when appropriate.
Sports and Recreational Injuries: Ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, peroneal tendon injuries, and stress fractures affect Beverly Hills’ active golfers, tennis players, and fitness enthusiasts. In-office diagnostic ultrasound provides immediate soft-tissue assessment.
Nerve Conditions: Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and Baxter’s nerve entrapment cause burning, numbness, and tingling in the foot. Dr. Biernacki uses ultrasound-guided injections and, when needed, surgical decompression.
Diabetic Foot Management: Annual comprehensive diabetic foot exams, Medicare therapeutic shoe prescriptions, and wound care coordination for Beverly Hills and Bingham Farms patients with type 2 diabetes.
From Beverly Hills (near the M-5/Lahser Rd area), take M-5 North to US-23 North toward Howell — approximately 28–33 miles with a typical 30–40 minute drive outside rush hours. Our Howell office on Grand River Avenue has free, adjacent parking and excellent visibility from the main road. Alternatively, I-696 West to US-23 North is a viable alternate route avoiding M-5 construction if applicable.
Beverly Hills and Bingham Farms residents can call (810) 588-0579 or schedule online at michiganfootdoctors.com. Early morning and Saturday appointments are available for professional patients who cannot leave work during peak business hours. New patients are welcome and same-day appointments are available for urgent conditions.
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Beverly Hills and the Bingham Farms corridor are communities full of people who are used to getting excellent, thoughtful care from their physicians. I try to live up to that expectation at every appointment — explaining the diagnosis clearly, presenting options honestly, and never recommending a procedure just because it’s possible. My philosophy is that surgery is a tool to use when conservative care has genuinely been maximized and the quality-of-life benefit is clear. For most of my Beverly Hills patients, we get excellent results without an operating room.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Beverly Hills is approximately 28–33 miles from our Howell office via M-5 North to US-23 North. Drive time is typically 30–40 minutes outside of morning and afternoon rush hours. I-696 West to US-23 North is a viable alternate route. Our Hartland office may also be accessible via M-59 — call (810) 588-0579 and we’ll help you find the fastest route.
Yes. Golf places specific demands on the foot and ankle — rotational ankle loading, forefoot pressure during the downswing, and prolonged walking on fairways. Dr. Biernacki evaluates golf-related foot pain in context of your swing mechanics and footwear, and provides golf-compatible return-to-course protocols.
Dr. Biernacki performs percutaneous metatarsal osteotomies and three-dimensional bunion correction techniques (similar to Lapiplasty) that use 2–3 small incisions rather than a large open incision. These approaches are associated with less soft-tissue disruption, lower infection risk, earlier weight-bearing (often within days in a protective boot), and lower recurrence risk when proper 3D correction is achieved.
Absolutely. Dr. Biernacki welcomes second-opinion consultations. Bring your existing imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT) and any previous treatment records. We provide an independent assessment of your diagnosis, the proposed treatment, and whether conservative options have been adequately explored.
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Hills. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
If symptoms persist past 2 weeks, affect your normal activity, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms (warmth, redness, swelling, inability to bear weight).
Most diagnostic visits and conservative treatments are covered by Medicare and major insurers. Out-of-pocket costs vary by your specific plan.
Most non-urgent cases see us within 5 business days. Urgent cases (sudden pain, possible fracture) typically same or next business day.
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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.