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Michigan Podiatrist | Balance Foot & Ankle
Statewide Reputation. Local Convenience.
Balance Foot & Ankle is Michigan’s most trusted foot and ankle practice. 950K+ YouTube subscribers. 1,123+ five-star reviews. Board-certified surgeons in Howell and Bloomfield Hills — same-week appointments.
Meet Your Care Team
Podiatrists at Balance Foot & Ankle
Three board-certified specialists. Two Michigan locations. One commitment: getting you back on your feet with expert, compassionate care. Every doctor at our practice is fellowship-trained or board-certified in podiatric surgery.
Dr. Tom Biernacki
DPM, FACFAS · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon · Triple Board-Certified
Dr. Tom Biernacki is a triple board-certified podiatric surgeon and Michigan’s top biomechanics expert. With 3,000+ surgeries and 950K+ YouTube subscribers trusting his expertise, he treats the root cause of foot and ankle problems — not just the symptoms. Lapiplasty-certified bunion surgeon. Outstanding with diabetic patients. Patients travel from across the U.S. for his care.
Full Bio & Credentials →
Dr. Carl Jay
DPM · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained
Dr. Carl Jay is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who takes the cases other surgeons refer. He specializes in complex reconstructive foot and ankle procedures, revision surgeries, trauma, and diabetic limb salvage. When precision matters most, Dr. Jay is the surgeon other surgeons trust.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin
DPM, AACFAS · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Daria Gutkin is an exceptional physician and skilled proceduralist. Henry Ford Health trained, she is outstanding with patients of all ages — especially children, seniors, and diabetic patients. Patients, kids, and families love her thorough, unhurried approach and gentle hands. Bloomfield Hills specialist.
Full Bio & Credentials →Two Convenient Locations
Visit Us in Howell or Bloomfield Hills
Howell Office
4330 E Grand River AveHowell, MI 48843
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm
Howell Details →Bloomfield Hills Office
43494 Woodward Ave #208Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm
Bloomfield Details →Ready to See a Specialist?
Same-week appointments available. Most insurance accepted. Three doctors to choose from. Your feet are in the best hands in Michigan.
Michigan Podiatrist — Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists
Dr. Biernacki’s board-certified podiatric team serves patients across Michigan from two convenient locations — Howell and Bloomfield Hills — with advanced treatments and same-week appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Balance Foot & Ankle different from other Michigan podiatrists?
Our differentiators: fellowship-trained surgeons, a physician with 950K+ YouTube subscribers educating patients, advanced technology (Lapiplasty®, MLS laser, 3D orthotics, EPAT shockwave), same-week appointments, transparent cash-pay pricing, Medicare acceptance, and a team that treats every patient like family. We’ve built Michigan’s most-reviewed podiatric practice.
Do you see patients from all over Michigan?
Yes — patients travel from across Michigan for specialized care including Lapiplasty® bunion surgery, complex foot reconstruction, and advanced neuropathy treatment. Our two locations (Howell and Bloomfield Hills) provide convenient access for most of Metro Detroit and mid-Michigan. Virtual consultations are available for out-of-area second opinions.
Watch Dr. Tom on Michigan Podiatry
Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the most common reason patients visit a Michigan podiatrist — heel pain — and the 5 first-line treatments we use in clinic.
🛒 DR. TOM’S RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
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