Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
Quick Answer:
Quick Answer: Balance Foot & Ankle serves patients from Fraser and Chesterfield Township in Macomb County, Michigan. Dr. Tom Biernacki provides comprehensive podiatric care for heel pain, sports injuries, diabetic foot conditions, nail disorders, bunions, and more. Same-week appointments are available for new patients, and the practice accepts most major insurance plans. Chesterfield Township’s growing community and Fraser’s central Macomb County location make Balance Foot & Ankle the natural choice for local residents seeking expert foot and ankle care without traveling to Detroit.
Fraser and Chesterfield Township are thriving Macomb County communities with active, growing populations who deserve convenient access to expert podiatric care. Whether you’re a runner dealing with a stress fracture in Chesterfield’s trails, a warehouse worker from Fraser with chronic heel pain, or a senior managing a diabetic foot wound—Balance Foot & Ankle, led by Dr. Tom Biernacki, provides the specialist care you need close to home.
Foot & Ankle Care for Fraser & Chesterfield Township
Dr. Biernacki’s practice addresses the full spectrum of podiatric conditions: plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains and instability, stress fractures, bunions and hammertoes, ingrown and fungal toenails, diabetic foot exams and wound care, flat feet and custom orthotics, sports injuries, and foot and ankle surgery when needed. We provide same-day nail care for urgent ingrown nail infections and same-week evaluation for new musculoskeletal complaints.
Sports Medicine Podiatry for Active Macomb County Residents
Chesterfield Township and Fraser are home to thousands of active residents—runners, youth soccer and baseball players, cyclists, and weekend athletes who push their feet and ankles hard. Dr. Biernacki provides sports-focused podiatric evaluation including biomechanical gait analysis, return-to-sport planning after injury, stress fracture diagnosis and management, ankle instability workup, and custom functional foot orthoses for athletic performance and injury prevention. We understand that athletes want to return to activity as quickly and safely as possible—and we build treatment plans accordingly.
Pediatric Foot Care in Chesterfield & Fraser
Growing feet have unique needs. Dr. Biernacki evaluates children for flatfoot, in-toeing and out-toeing gait abnormalities, Sever’s disease (heel growth plate pain), warts, and toe walking. Most pediatric foot concerns resolve with targeted conservative intervention during growth windows—early evaluation prevents minor concerns from becoming structural problems that require surgery as adults. We provide a comfortable, child-friendly environment for young patients.
Custom Orthotics & Biomechanical Evaluation
Custom foot orthotics are one of the most powerful tools in podiatric medicine—when properly prescribed. Dr. Biernacki performs a thorough biomechanical examination, gait analysis, and 3D foot scan or cast to fabricate orthotics specific to your foot structure and activity demands. Orthotics are prescribed for heel pain, flat feet, high arches, sports injuries, bunion management, and diabetic foot offloading. Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom devices address your individual biomechanics precisely.
Getting an Appointment from Fraser or Chesterfield Township
Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week new patient appointments for urgent concerns and flexible scheduling options for routine care. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, HAP, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid. Call our office or book online—our team makes the scheduling process simple and will confirm insurance coverage before your visit.
Dr. Tom's Product Recommendations
CURREX RunPro Insoles — Athletic Arch Support
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CURREX RunPro insoles are designed for runners with three arch profiles (low, medium, high) to match individual foot structure. Dynamic arch support reduces overpronation and supination during athletic activity, lowering stress fracture, plantar fasciitis, and IT band risk. Fits most running shoes; highly durable.
Dr. Tom says: “After a tibial stress fracture, Dr. B recommended these insoles as part of my return-to-running protocol. I’ve been injury-free for two seasons.”
Best for: Runners and athletes in Chesterfield and Fraser seeking performance insoles; stress fracture prevention
Not ideal for: Work boots or dress shoes; patients needing custom orthotics for significant pathology
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Zamst A2-DX Ankle Brace — Sport Support
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Professional-grade ankle brace with figure-8 straps, medial and lateral stabilizers, and a rigid heel cup. Clinically validated for high ankle sprain prevention and chronic ankle instability management in athletes. Recommended by sports medicine providers for return-to-sport after Grade II/III ankle sprains.
Dr. Tom says: “I sprained my ankle badly playing soccer in Chesterfield. With this brace I was able to return to play 4 weeks earlier than expected.”
Best for: Athletes with history of ankle sprains or chronic instability; post-sprain return to sport
Not ideal for: Daily casual wear; patients with severe active ankle swelling requiring compression
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- Same-week appointments for Fraser and Chesterfield Township patients with sports injuries or urgent nail care
- Sports-focused biomechanical evaluation and return-to-activity planning for athletes
- Pediatric foot care for children’s growth-related foot concerns in a family-friendly environment
❌ Cons / Risks
- Custom orthotics require a casting or scanning appointment plus 2–3 week fabrication
- Surgical procedures require outpatient facility scheduling with 2–4 week lead time
- Complex diabetic wound cases may need co-management with vascular surgery or wound care centers
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
I see a lot of runners and youth athletes from Chesterfield Township—it’s an active community. And I see a lot of people who’ve been running through pain they shouldn’t be running through. A stress fracture that doesn’t get properly rested becomes a complete fracture. An ankle that doesn’t get properly rehabilitated becomes chronically unstable. We stop that cycle. Come in early and we’ll get you back to what you love faster and safer.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you see young athletes from Chesterfield schools?
Yes. We frequently evaluate young athletes from Chesterfield, Anchor Bay, and surrounding school districts for heel growth plate pain (Sever’s disease), stress fractures, ankle sprains, and biomechanical concerns related to growing feet. Early intervention during growth plate activity is especially effective.
How far is Balance Foot & Ankle from Chesterfield Township?
Our practice is conveniently located in Macomb County and easily accessible from Chesterfield Township via 23 Mile Road and I-94. Most patients from Chesterfield reach us in under 20 minutes. Call our office for specific directions and parking information.
Do you offer custom orthotics for children?
Yes. Pediatric orthotics are fabricated differently from adult devices—children’s feet are still developing, so we use flexible or semi-rigid materials that allow normal foot development while correcting biomechanical contributors to flatfoot or gait abnormalities. We re-evaluate growing feet annually and adjust orthotics as needed.
Can I walk in for an ingrown nail?
We prioritize urgent nail infections and can often accommodate same-day or next-day nail procedures. Call first to confirm availability—walk-ins are accepted when the schedule permits, but a quick phone call ensures you won’t wait unnecessarily.
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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.
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