Quick answer: Brighton does not have many podiatry offices, but Balance Foot & Ankle is 15 minutes up Grand River Avenue in Howell. Same-week and walk-in appointments, on-site X-ray, and most insurance plans accepted. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Podiatrist Near Brighton, MI | Foot & Ankle Care 15 Minutes Away
Brighton residents: Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell is your closest board-certified podiatry practice — just 15 minutes east on Grand River Ave. Same-day appointments, walk-ins welcome. Treating heel pain, plantar fasciitis, toenail fungus, bunions, ingrown toenails, ankle sprains, and diabetic foot conditions.
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🕑 15 Min from Brighton
💳 Most Insurance Accepted
🏥 Walk-Ins Welcome
Serving Brighton, MI with Expert Podiatric Care
If you live in Brighton and need a podiatrist, you don’t have to drive to Ann Arbor or Lansing. Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell is your closest specialist — 15 minutes east on Grand River Ave (M-59). We see hundreds of Brighton patients each year for conditions ranging from routine nail care to complex foot surgery.
Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave is conveniently located just off I-96 and M-59, making it an easy drive from downtown Brighton, Hamburg Township, and surrounding Livingston County communities.
Conditions We Treat for Brighton Patients
Our board-certified podiatrists treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions: plantar fasciitis and heel pain (the most common reason Brighton residents visit us), bunions and hammertoes, toenail fungus and ingrown toenails, ankle sprains and instability, diabetic foot care and wound care, custom orthotics and biomechanical problems, Achilles tendinitis, metatarsalgia and ball-of-foot pain, and pediatric foot conditions. If it’s below the knee and it hurts, we treat it.
Why Brighton Patients Choose Balance Foot & Ankle
Board-Certified FACFAS Fellowship Training
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM FACFAS is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery — the highest level of certification in podiatric medicine. Brighton patients receive specialist-level care without the drive to a major medical center. Over 3,000 surgeries performed.
Same-Day and Walk-In Availability
Foot pain doesn’t wait for a scheduled appointment. We keep same-day slots open and welcome walk-ins for urgent nail care, ingrown toenails, wound care, and acute pain. Call first to confirm availability: (810) 206-1402.
Livingston County’s Highest-Rated Podiatry Practice
4.9 stars across 1,100+ verified patient reviews. Brighton and Howell area patients consistently rate us on communication, wait times, and treatment outcomes. We are the most reviewed podiatry practice in Livingston County.
In-Network with Most Brighton-Area Insurance Plans
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, HAP, Priority Health, Meridian, Molina, McLaren, Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plans used by Brighton employers. We verify your benefits before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions — Brighton Patients
Is there a podiatrist in Brighton, MI?
There are limited podiatry options within Brighton city limits. The closest full-service, board-certified podiatry practice is Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell — just 15 minutes from downtown Brighton via Grand River Ave (M-59). We offer the same specialist care you would find at a major medical center, without the long wait or commute.
How do I get to your Howell office from Brighton?
From Brighton: Take Grand River Ave (M-59) east toward Howell. Our office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell MI 48843 — approximately 15 minutes from downtown Brighton. Free parking is available on-site.
Do you accept walk-ins from Brighton?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for urgent conditions including ingrown toenails, nail care, acute foot pain, and wound care. We recommend calling ahead at (810) 206-1402 to confirm current availability, as same-day slots can fill quickly.
Directions from Brighton to Our Howell Office
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (810) 206-1402
15 minutes from Brighton via Grand River Ave (M-59)
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