Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-day appointments for urgent foot and ankle conditions across Southeast Michigan — but the most important factor in outcomes isn’t getting seen quickly. Our podiatrists explain what to do in the first 24-48 hours before your appointment that most patients skip entirely. Call (810) 206-1402 — expert podiatric care across Michigan.
Podiatrist Near Novi, Michigan
Patients in Novi, Michigan looking for a podiatrist are well-served by Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 — located approximately 10 miles from Novi via I-696 or M-5. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM and Dr. Carl Jay, DPM provide comprehensive foot and ankle care serving all of Oakland County and surrounding communities including Novi, Northville, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, and Walled Lake.
Services for Novi-Area Patients
- Plantar fasciitis: EPAT shockwave therapy, cortisone injections, custom orthotics
- Toenail fungus: prescription antifungals, Nd:YAG laser treatment
- Ingrown toenail removal: permanent partial nail avulsion with phenol matrixectomy
- Bunion and hammertoe evaluation and surgical correction
- Ankle sprains, fractures, and tendon injuries
- Diabetic foot care, wound management, Medicare Therapeutic Shoes
- Custom orthotics with 3D scan casting and computerized gait analysis
- Morton’s neuroma: injections and neurectomy
- Heel pain: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, heel spurs
- Plantar wart removal: Swift microwave therapy
Insurance Accepted
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, and most major commercial insurance at our Bloomfield Hills office. New patients welcome. Same-week appointments typically available.
Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule at our Bloomfield Hills office. We also have a location in Howell (Livingston County).
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📋 Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS answers:
No referral is needed to see our podiatrist near Novi. You can call or book online directly. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Blue Cross, Medicare, Aetna, Priority Health, and United Healthcare. We treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis, bunions, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, neuropathy, and sports injuries. Our board-certified DPM provides both conservative and surgical care. Same-week and urgent appointments are available for residents of the Novi area.
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.