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 Pontiac, Michigan
Patients in Pontiac, Michigan looking for a podiatrist are conveniently served by Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 — approximately 6 miles via Woodward Ave. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM and Dr. Carl Jay, DPM provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to Pontiac patients and all of Oakland County. The practice has a 4.9-star rating across 1,100+ patient reviews and offers same-week new patient appointments for most conditions.
Services Available to Pontiac-Area Patients
- Plantar fasciitis: EPAT shockwave therapy, cortisone injections, custom orthotics
- Toenail fungus: prescription antifungals (oral and topical), 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 (same-week acute injury appointments)
- Diabetic foot care, wound management, and Medicare Therapeutic Shoes
- Custom orthotics with 3D scan casting and computerized gait analysis
- Morton’s neuroma, heel spurs, and Achilles tendinopathy treatment
- Foot and ankle surgery including minimally invasive bunion and hammertoe procedures
Insurance Accepted
Balance Foot & Ankle accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP, Molina, McLaren, Meridian, and most major commercial insurance plans. New patients are welcome and most patients pay only a specialist copay.
Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule at our Bloomfield Hills office. We also have a second location in Howell (Livingston County).
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📋 Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS answers:
No referral is needed to see our podiatrist near Pontiac. You can call or book online directly. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Blue Cross, Medicare, Aetna, and United Healthcare. We treat conditions from plantar fasciitis and ingrown toenails to diabetic foot care and ankle injuries. Residents of Pontiac are served by our Novi and Auburn Hills offices, with same-week appointments typically available.
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.