Pontiac Podiatrist | Foot Doctor for Oakland County’s Urban Communities

Accessible, Expert Podiatric Care for Pontiac and Oakland County’s Urban Communities

Pontiac and the surrounding communities of northern Oakland County — Waterford, Auburn Hills, Orion Township, and Oxford — represent a diverse, hard-working population with significant healthcare needs and often limited access to specialist medical services. Balance Foot & Ankle is committed to serving these communities with the same high standard of podiatric medicine and surgery we provide throughout our Oakland County and Livingston County service area.

Podiatric Care in the Pontiac Area

Our Bloomfield Township location is 15–20 minutes from Pontiac via M-24 South or I-75 South — making specialist podiatry genuinely accessible for Pontiac-area residents without requiring transportation to Ann Arbor or Detroit. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, and our billing team works to maximize insurance coverage for all patients.

Common Conditions We Treat for Pontiac-Area Patients

Diabetic Foot Care

Pontiac and Oakland County’s urban communities have significant diabetic populations — and diabetes-related foot complications are both extremely common and extremely preventable with proactive care. Our annual comprehensive diabetic foot exams, regular nail and callus care for diabetic patients, therapeutic footwear prescriptions, and wound management services protect patients from the complications that lead to amputation. We coordinate with primary care and endocrinology when complex systemic issues complicate foot care.

Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis — the most common cause of morning heel pain — affects working adults in all communities. We provide effective, evidence-based treatment that includes clear education about what the patient can do at home (stretching, appropriate footwear choices) alongside professional interventions (orthotics, injections, shockwave when needed) to resolve this painful and limiting condition.

Ingrown Toenails

Recurring ingrown toenails cause significant daily pain and impact the ability to work, walk, and wear normal footwear. Our in-office permanent correction procedure eliminates the problem definitively with minimal discomfort under local anesthesia — allowing patients to resume normal activity quickly.

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Ankle sprains, foot fractures, and traumatic injuries require prompt, accurate evaluation and treatment. We provide urgent evaluation for acute foot and ankle injuries and evidence-based management that prevents long-term complications from undertreated injuries.

Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis (fungal toenail infection) is extremely prevalent and cosmetically distressing. Accurate diagnosis is the first step — some toenail changes that mimic fungus have different causes requiring different treatment. We provide the most effective, evidence-based treatment approach for each patient’s severity and health status.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Balance Foot & Ankle is committed to making specialist podiatric care accessible regardless of insurance status or socioeconomic background. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans, and our team works diligently to verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and communicate anticipated patient responsibilities clearly before treatment is provided. For patients without insurance, we offer transparent self-pay pricing. Call (810) 206-1402 or book online — we look forward to serving Pontiac and the broader Oakland County community.

Foot or Ankle Pain? We Can Help.

Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI

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Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.