Podiatrist Serving Ferndale Hazel Park and Oak Park Michigan | Balance Foot and Ankle

Foot and Ankle Specialists for Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Oak Park

Residents of Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and the surrounding inner-ring Oakland County communities have access to expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our board-certified physicians treat all conditions affecting the feet and ankles, from common problems like plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails to complex surgical reconstruction of foot deformities and sports injuries.

These communities along the 8 Mile Road and 9 Mile Road corridors represent some of the most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods in Metro Detroit, with a strong creative, entrepreneurial, and athletic community. Active residents, from cyclists exploring the regional trail system to runners participating in the Ferndale Local race series and athletes at Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Oak Park high schools, benefit from the specialized foot care our practice provides.

Conditions We Treat

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

Heel pain is the most common reason new patients schedule with us. Whether caused by plantar fasciitis, heel fat pad syndrome, or Baxter nerve entrapment, we accurately diagnose the source of your heel pain and implement targeted treatment. Custom orthotics, corticosteroid or PRP injections, shockwave therapy, and physical therapy coordination provide relief for the full spectrum of heel conditions.

Sports Medicine

The active athletic and recreational community of Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Oak Park generates a significant volume of sports-related foot and ankle injuries. Ankle sprains, stress fractures, Achilles tendinopathy, peroneal tendon injuries, and turf toe are conditions we evaluate and treat with evidence-based functional rehabilitation protocols designed to return athletes to sport efficiently and safely.

Bunions and Hammertoes

Bunions and hammertoes are progressive deformities that worsen without appropriate intervention. We begin with conservative management including wider shoes, orthotics, and anti-inflammatory treatment. When surgical correction becomes appropriate, we offer minimally invasive and traditional bunionectomy and hammertoe correction procedures with consistently excellent outcomes and predictable recovery timelines.

Nail and Skin Care

Fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, athlete foot, and calluses affect residents of all ages in our service area. We provide in-office nail procedures, topical and oral antifungal treatments, laser nail fungus therapy, cryotherapy for plantar warts, and professional callus care. Same-week appointments are available for painful ingrown toenails.

Diabetic Foot Care

Comprehensive diabetic foot management including neuropathy screening, vascular assessment, custom therapeutic footwear prescription, and wound care is available for our diabetic patients. We coordinate with primary care and specialist physicians throughout the region to provide comprehensive care that prevents the complications of diabetic foot disease.

Scheduling and Insurance

We accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, HAP, and most other major insurance plans. Online appointment scheduling is available 24 hours a day. New patient appointments are typically available within one to two weeks, with urgent slots reserved for acute injuries, infections, and diabetic foot wound care. We look forward to serving Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, and the inner-ring Oakland County community.

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

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.