Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy
Quick Answer
Podiatrist Serving Tyrone Township, Cohoctah & Northern relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or biomechanics. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Twp: (810) 206-1402.
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026
Podiatrist Serving Tyrone Township, Cohoctah & Northern Livingston County
Podiatric Care for Rural Northern Livingston County
For residents of Tyrone Township, Cohoctah, Deerfield Township, and the rural northern parts of Livingston County, accessing specialty medical care can be a challenge. Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell is the closest advanced podiatry practice — and for patients who genuinely cannot travel, we offer home visit services throughout northern Livingston County.
Our Howell Location Serves Northern Livingston County
Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave is the most accessible advanced podiatry practice for northern Livingston County communities. Tyrone Township patients are approximately 15–20 minutes from our Howell office via M-59. Cohoctah Township patients can reach us via M-59 west or local county roads. Deerfield Township residents typically travel through Howell for medical appointments, making our Grand River Ave location convenient.
Home Visits for Rural Patients
We understand that for some northern Livingston County residents — seniors without reliable transportation, patients with mobility limitations, or those managing multiple chronic conditions — traveling to a podiatry office is genuinely difficult. That’s why we offer home visit appointments for nail care and selected foot care services throughout Livingston County, including Tyrone Township, Cohoctah, Marion Township, Unadilla Township, and surrounding areas. Call to ask about home visit availability and scheduling in your area.
What We Treat
We treat the full range of foot and ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis, diabetic foot care, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, nail care for seniors, custom orthotics, bunions, hammertoes, ankle sprains, and more. For rural patients with complex needs, our coordination with Vassallo Medical Group provides a connected care network.
Our Howell office works closely with Vassallo Medical Group (3399 E Grand River Ave — minutes away on the same road) for patients with diabetes, vascular disease, and systemic conditions affecting the feet. Dr. John Vassallo, MD, coordinates the medical side while we protect your feet.
📞 (810) 206-1402 | 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell
✅ MLS Dual-Wavelength Laser — FDA-cleared
✅ EPAT Shockwave Therapy — 80%+ success
✅ 3D-Scanned Custom Orthotics
✅ Toenail Fungus Laser
✅ In-Office X-Ray & Ultrasound
📞 (810) 206-1402 | Howell & Bloomfield Hills
Serving Northern Livingston County
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402. We welcome patients from Tyrone Township, Cohoctah, Marion Township, Unadilla Township, Deerfield Township, Putnam Township, Oceola Township, and all of northern Livingston County. Home visits available.
Podiatrist in Tyrone Township and Cohoctah, MI: Foot Care Near Rural Livingston County
Tyrone Township and Cohoctah Township residents in northern Livingston County — including communities along the US-23 corridor — have convenient access to professional podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Howell office at 4330 E Grand River, approximately 15–25 minutes south via US-23 and M-59. For Tyrone Township residents who have previously driven to Brighton, Ann Arbor, or Flint for specialist foot care, our Howell location provides the same clinical quality without the extended commute. We offer comprehensive podiatric services including diagnostic imaging, custom 3D-scanned orthotics, MLS laser therapy, shockwave treatment, and surgical correction when conservative care is not sufficient.
Tyrone Township and Cohoctah patients commonly present with foot conditions driven by the lifestyle and occupational demands of rural Livingston County: agricultural and outdoor workers with callus and nail pathology from heavy footwear and outdoor conditions; active adults and recreational athletes with plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and stress injuries; and older residents with diabetic foot care needs who benefit from a local podiatrist rather than traveling to a distant tertiary center. Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Howell office accepts all major Michigan insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Priority Health, and HAP, and our billing team verifies insurance benefits before every appointment. To schedule a foot care appointment serving Tyrone Township and northern Livingston County, call (810) 206-1402.
Related Treatment Guides
- Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
- Custom 3D Orthotics
- Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
- Bunion Treatment
Tyrone Township and Cohoctah patients with diabetes deserve particular mention: rural and semi-rural Livingston County has significant undiagnosed and under-managed diabetes, and the annual comprehensive diabetic foot examination is among the most impactful preventive services available. A 30-minute drive to our Howell office for an annual diabetic foot examination that identifies early neuropathy or vascular compromise — and prevents the diabetic foot ulcer that would require months of wound care or worse — is among the most productive healthcare investments a Livingston County diabetic patient can make. Medicare covers the exam with no cost-sharing. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule.
Insurance Accepted
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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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Advantages
- ✓ Conservative care first
- ✓ Same-week appointments
- ✓ Multiple insurance accepted
Considerations
- ✗ Self-treatment can mask issues
- ✗ See a podiatrist if pain >2 weeks
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About Your Care Team at Balance Foot & Ankle
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Specializes in conservative-first care, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and complex reconstruction.
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM · Accepting new patients. Specializes in sports medicine, athletic injuries, and routine podiatric care.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS · Accepting new patients. Specializes in surgical reconstruction and pediatric podiatry.
Locations: 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 · 43494 Woodward Ave Suite 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · (810) 206-1402
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.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Conservative Management (PubMed)
- Plantar Fasciitis (APMA)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (PubMed / AAFP)
- Heel Pain (APMA)