Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week 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.
For a podiatrist near Williamston, MI — Balance Foot & Ankle’s Howell location accepts most major insurance plans and offers same-week appointments.
You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what a podiatrist near Williamston, MI means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-week appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township.
Medically Reviewed | Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan
In Williamston? Balance Foot & Ankle is your podiatric practice serving Ingham County.
Complete Foot Care
We treat bunions, heel pain, Achilles injuries, ankle problems, custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, and more. Call (810) 220-5551.
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Care tools.
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Home care
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✅ Pros / Benefits
- Local service
- Complete options
- Insurance accepted
❌ Cons / Risks
- Recovery takes time
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s Recommendation
Williamston residents have expert foot care available.
— Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
When see podiatrist?
With foot pain.
Insurance?
Yes, most insurance.
Same-day?
Call (810) 220-5551.
Best shoes?
Arch support matters.
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Same-week appointments · Howell & Bloomfield Township
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📋 Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS answers:
No referral is needed to see our podiatrist near Williamston. 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 Williamston 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.