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Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM
Last Updated:
March 2026
Foot and Ankle Care in Oak Park and Huntington Woods
Oak Park and Huntington Woods are neighboring communities in southeastern Oakland County, adjacent to the Detroit border and to each other, each with a distinctive character that reflects the unique history of Oakland County is innermost suburbs. Oak Park — with a majority African-American population and a strong community identity centered around its residential neighborhoods, schools, and local businesses — has been a center of middle-class Black suburban life in Southeast Michigan for generations, representing the continuation of the community development patterns that shaped the Detroit metropolitan area in the mid-20th century. Huntington Woods — a small, affluent residential city nicknamed “City of Homes” for its quiet, tree-lined streets and nearly entirely residential character — is one of the most tightly-knit communities in Oakland County, with a population of approximately 6,500 residents who have maintained an exceptionally strong community identity and high residential quality over decades.
Balance Foot & Ankle provides board-certified podiatric care to patients from Oak Park and Huntington Woods with same-week scheduling and the individualized, respectful approach we bring to all of our Southeast Michigan patients.
What We Treat
Plantar fasciitis and other overuse conditions from the active, walkable communities of Oak Park and Huntington Woods, diabetic foot care, sports medicine podiatric care for athletes from the local school programs, and the complete range of podiatric services are available. Bunion and hammertoe surgery, ingrown toenail treatment, laser nail fungus therapy, custom orthotics, and ankle reconstruction are among our most commonly performed services. We accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, HAP, and most major insurance plans. Same-week appointments are consistently available.
Podiatry Services Near Oak Park Huntington Woods
- Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
- Bunion Treatment & Lapiplasty
- Ingrown Toenail Treatment
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Custom Orthotics
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Ankle Sprain Treatment
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Ready to Relieve Your Foot Pain?
Board-certified podiatrists serving Southeast Michigan. Same-week appointments available.
Podiatrist Serving Oak Park Huntington Woods, Michigan
Dr. Tom Biernacki, Dr. Carl Jay & Dr. Daria Gutkin offer same-day appointments for all foot & ankle conditions near Oak Park Huntington Woods.
Howell: 4330 E Grand River • Bloomfield: 43494 Woodward Ave #208
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Our Doctors
- Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-certified, double-fellowship trained
- Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — Surgical reconstruction & wound care
- Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS — Bunions, orthotics & laser therapy
Conditions We Treat
Serving Oak Park Huntington Woods and surrounding communities
(810) 206-1402
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Insurance Accepted
BCBS · Medicare · Aetna · Cigna · United Healthcare · HAP · Priority Health · Humana · View All →
Howell Office
3980 E Grand River Ave, Suite 140
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Hills Office
43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 207
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists
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Same-week appointments available at both locations.
Book Your AppointmentDr. 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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)